Who are we?

Our Mission

The Canada Pakistan Friendship Association (CPFA) is dedicated to fostering a harmonious and inclusive multicultural society in Canada. We achieve this by building bridges of understanding between different cultural groups, institutions, and communities through enhanced communication and information sharing.

Our Goals

  • Cultural Exchange: Introduce Pakistani culture to the wider Canadian community and promote mutual understanding.
  • Community Building: Unite the Pakistani-Canadian community and address their social and cultural needs.
  • Education and Enrichment: Offer educational programs, cultural, and art classes to empower community members.
  • Global Peace: Facilitate dialogue between Pakistani and other communities to contribute to global harmony.
  • Newcomer Support: Assist newcomers in adapting to life in Canada.

Our History

Founded by the late Gul Nawaz, a prominent member of the Pakistani-Canadian community, the CPFA was established with the vision of uniting the community through friendship. His leadership was instrumental in laying the foundation for the organization’s commitment to providing exceptional community services.

Gul Nawaz was a respected figure in both the Mississauga community and the Progressive Conservative Party. A licensed Public Accountant, he was a principal at Nawaz Taub & Wasserman C.A. LLP.

Board Of Directors

Tariq Shah

President

Mirza Naseem Baig

Senior Vice-President

Kaiser Nawaz

Treasurer

Abdul Ghaffar Chaudhry

Secretary

Mushtaq Anjum

Chairman

Zahid Rashid

Director

Muhammad Musa

Director

Yasmeena Menon

Director

Asif Hashmi

Director

M. Sultan Qureshi

Director

Ambassadors

Yasmeen Farooq

Ambassador

Abu-bakr Chaudhary

Ambassador

Shazad Ali

Ambassador

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