Our Mission
Sustain and grow the world’s largest bilateral trade relationship for the mutual prosperity of the US & Canada.
- Unite key business leaders in Canada & US to have a voice for US-Canada trade in White House
- Ensure US-Canada trade interests, are top of mind at White House
- Create a channel of communication, as channels are being rebuilt
Why it matters?
Our Key Partners
Meetings
Leadership Team
Kundan Joshi is the CEO of TheAppLabb, a global software services firm leading innovation through AI and digital transformation. A visionary in the tech industry, he is also the Founder & CEO of AI Labb, which focuses on Data and AI transformation for enterprise and mid-market companies across North America. Kundan is the Founder of the Canada AI Alliance, an initiative uniting the Canadian AI ecosystem with the goal of positioning Canada as a global AI leader by 2030. He also serves as the Founder & Chair of the America India Tech Council and the Canada India Tech Council, bringing together over 600 top tech executives across the U.S., Canada, and India. In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Kundan is the Outgoing Chapter Chair of YPO Canada East and serves on several prestigious boards, including NATO Canada and the Canada India Foundation. His contributions to the industry have been recognized with numerous accolades, including the esteemed EY Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Lorraine D’Alessio is the CEO of D’Alessio Law Group, a premier immigration law firm specializing in global mobility solutions. A distinguished legal expert, Lorraine has been recognized as a Leader in Law by the Los Angeles Business Journal and named Lawyer of the Year by the Century City Bar Association.
She serves as Counsel and Advisor to U.S. embassies around the world and the World Trade Center, shaping immigration strategies on a global scale. Lorraine also sits on the Board of American International Holdings Corporation and is an active member of YPO Century City.
Faisal Charania is the CEO of Dogwood Brands Company, a leading franchisor of Supercuts, Blushing Beauty Salon, and Sonic Drive-In. A Harvard-trained lawyer, he previously served as General Counsel at Prime Communications.
Faisal is a prominent figure in both the business and legal communities, serving on the boards of the YPO Retail Network, Northwestern University Alumni Association, and the Asian American Political Action Committee. He is also a member of YPO Century City, where he continues to drive innovation and leadership in the franchise and retail sectors.
BJ Turner is the CEO of Dunleer, a real estate investment firm managing a $500 million portfolio focused on industrial and multifamily assets. He is also the CEO of Dunleer Energy, which specializes in renewable energy fund vehicles. A seasoned investor and respected industry leader, BJ serves as the Chapter Chair of YPO Century City and is an active Investor at Tech Coast Angels Los Angeles, supporting early-stage ventures.
He also contributes to the advancement of real estate and sustainable development as a Board Member of the ULI Development Council.
Alliance Members
Key Resources
Canada AI Alliance
Bringing the Canadian AI ecosystem together to help Canada achieve the vision of becoming a Global AI Leader by 2030.Advocating to make AI Canada’s National Competitive Advantage through: Creation of strong incentives for innovation and AI commercialization; Retention of Canadian IP, talent, and high-tech businesses; Investment in sovereign AI infrastructure; Attraction of top global AI talent to Canada; Development of a clear, long-term AI strategy with aligned regulations; Embedding AI training in education and upskilling initiatives for all Canadians
Canada-US AI Collaboration Program
A plan to align US & Canadian governments & AI ecosystems and setup a win-win partnership towards achieving global leadership in AI for North America, through collaboration of research, resources & infrastructure between both the countries. Partner Program: Canada AI Alliance
CBC’s Angie Seth speaks with Kundan Joshi, Co-Founder of Canada-US Business Alliance
Kundan Joshi shared on CBC News Network insights gained from the delegation he led for Canada-US Business Alliance (C-USBA) in DC, where they engaged in high-impact meetings with key US Senators & Congressmen to discuss critical issues shaping the future of Canada-US trade and economic collaboration; and develop actionable proposals (such as a Canada-US AI Collaboration Plan) that offer win-win solutions for both nations. A big thank you to Angie Seth and the team at CBC News Network! At C-USBA, we are committed to […]
C-USBA Washington DC Delegation Recap
C-USBA founders had the honor of leading the Canada-US Business Alliance (C-USBA) delegation that held high-impact meetings with key US Senators, Congressmen, and policymakers from critical committees on Trade, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Relations, Ways & Means, Finance, and more to discuss the future of Canada-US trade and economic collaboration. Discussions included Senator Ted Cruz, Sen. Barrasso, Sen. Cornyn, Sen. Tuberville, Rep. McCaul, Rep. Moran, among others. This was the 2nd delegation after inauguration. Key Takeaways: Recommendations for Canadian Leadership: Opportunities for Collaboration: At C-USBA, […]
Building Bridges: Key Takeaways from Leading a Canadian Business Delegation to Trump’s Inauguration
Here are the reflections of the C-USBA founders from the trip to DC, where they led a delegation of Canadian Business Leaders to President Trump’s inauguration, along with co-founders of Canada-US Business Alliance, Lorraine D’Alessio, Esq., Faisal C. They met members of the cabinet, Senators, Governors, Congressmen, Congresswomen, Political advisors, among others: 1) Most agreed that tariffs require mindful consideration and implementation to ensure objectives are achieved. While some of them agreed that tariffs are not good for US Businesses, and US Consumers 2) […]
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