A National Advocacy Platform Fueling Community Reform and Renaissance
The Centre for Canadian Malayali Affairs (CCMA) has established ten National Councils and two Regional Councils as the pillars of its leadership framework. Each council is chaired by a passionate leader who drives programs, initiatives, and advocacy at the national level within their respective domains.
Together, these councils empower the Canadian Malayalee community, fostering leadership, shaping policy, strengthening legal and diplomatic engagement, and promoting national collaboration for socio-economic and political empowerment. They function in synergy to provide holistic advocacy, development, and community advancement.
National Council Chair
Dr. Baiju P Vareed
Social Empowerment
Prince John
Business Empowerment
Biju George
Political Affairs
Sameul Mammen
Leadership Development
Dr. Lata Menon
Legal Empowerment
Arun Kumar
Healthcare Professionals Empowerment
Albin Varghese
International Students Empowerment
Thomson Joseph
Membership
Sandeep Sam Alexander
Ethics & Integrity
Vinod John
Media & Public Affairs
National Advisory Council
Dr. Agnes Thomas
Musheer Alambath
Tom Eapen
Sabu Alexander
Nomination Council
Ani Poulose
Abhish Cheriyan
National Media Team
Jithu Nair
Davis Fernandez
Joseph John
Noble Augustine
CCMA National Councils
Leadership Development Council
The Leadership Development Council is the engine driving the CCMA’s mission to build a pipeline of capable leaders through targeted training, mentorship, and collaboration, empowering the Canadian Malayalee community to lead and inspire.
Economic Empowerment Council
The Economic Empowerment Council is dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and business growth within the Canadian Malayalee diaspora by providing access to funding, mentorship, trade facilitation, and strategic investment opportunities to build community financial stability.
Social Empowerment Council
The Social Empowerment Council works to promote inclusion and sustainable development for Canadian Malayalees by advocating for equitable access to resources, supporting economic immigration and family reunification, and fostering social cohesion across diverse communities.
Healthcare Professionals Empowerment Council
The Healthcare Professionals Empowerment Council aims to strengthen and advance Canadian Malayalee healthcare professionals by focusing on career development, credential recognition, entrepreneurship, and policy advocacy to address workforce challenges and promote equitable practices.
International Students Empowerment Council
The International Students Empowerment Council is mandated to advocate for the welfare and seamless integration of Canadian Malayalee international students, focusing on accelerating permanent residency pathways, providing mentorship and financial literacy, and fostering leadership and entrepreneurship to ensure their academic and professional success.
Legal Empowerment Council
The Legal Affairs Council provides essential legal guidance and compliance for the Canadian Malayalee community, focusing on protecting diaspora interests (including NRI property in Kerala), advocating for community rights, and addressing key issues in immigration, civil, and employment law.
Young Leadership Development Council
The Young Leadership Development Council’s mandate is to empower and cultivate the next generation of capable leaders through mentorship, leadership training, civic education, and direct support for youth aspiring to hold municipal, provincial, and federal political office.
Membership Council
The Membership Council is tasked with identifying, mobilizing, and unifying the Canadian Malayalee diaspora across the country to expand active membership and foster leadership, economic, and civic engagement through networking and dedicated resource programs.
Ethics & Integrity Council
The Ethics & Integrity Council is mandated to uphold CCMA’s core values by ensuring transparency, accountability, and ethical governance across all initiatives, providing ethical guidance, and facilitating conflict resolution.
Media & Public Affairs Council
The Media & Public Affairs Council is responsible for amplifying the Canadian Malayalee voice and strengthening public engagement through strategic media campaigns, digital platform management, and ensuring clear, consistent communication of community initiatives, policies, and national contributions.
Advisory & Strategic Council
The Advisory & Strategic Council provides high-level governance, strategic oversight, and policy guidance to ensure all operational councils remain fully aligned with the CCMA’s overall mission and long-term objectives.