Kam Rathee

Kam is a leading authority on Canada – India business relations. For over 12 years, starting in 2008, he held the position of, Special Adviser – India, for one of Canada’s largest and most prominent law firms, Blake, Cassels & Graydon, LLP. From 2004 to 2008, he served as President and Executive Director of the Canada – India Business Council and currently serves as its Vice-Chairman. Concurrently, he also serves as Vice-Chairman of the Canada – India Education Council. From 2001 to 2004, he headed a Toronto – based international consulting firm, Rathee and Associates, assisting Canadian companies in India and Indian Companies in Canada.

As a top legal executive of Canada Life from 1988 to 2001, Kam was senior counsel for the company’s international operations in India, Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Macau and the Caribbean. From 1983 to 1988, on re-location to India, he conducted a very successful International Practice of law at New Delhi. and continues to be licensed with its Supreme Court. This, together with his leadership role for Canada Life in India (1994 to 2001), gave him unmatched experience and widespread contacts in India. He was also a senior in–house counsel for Crown Life in Toronto from 1970 to 1983.

As a result of his accomplishments in both Canada and India, Kam has acquired a unique international persona that enables him to assist clients with their business needs on a global scale. The re-launched consultancy practice of, Rathee and Associates, will bring this to the fore for its clients, especially in the Canada – India business corridor.