Tuesday October 22nd, 2024 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm ET
Events
Supporting research, knowledge-sharing, and dialogue through meetings, conferences, and other events
The Foundation hosts events throughout the year with guest speakers from a variety of countries, sectors, organizations, and backgrounds who share their expertise on specific topics in roundtable settings. External meetings and conferences take place across the country and throughout Asia and range from small, invite-only meetings to large, public events.
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Upcoming Events
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October222024Co-sponsored Event
October 22: Strengthening Canada-ASEAN Economic Security and Resilience
OttawaTuesday October 22nd, 2024 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm ET
OttawaWhere
Telfer School of Management, Univerity of Ottawa
55 Laurier Ave East, Ottawa
Contact
For more information, please email info@canada-asean.org
<p><span lang="EN-US">Explore how Canada and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) can enhance economic security and foster collaborative resilience.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">Join us on October 22, 2024, for an insightful symposium on Strengthening Canada-ASEAN Economic Security and Resilience at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">Learn about ways to integrate supply chains across sectors, dive into strategies for closer collaboration between governments and industries and hear from our <strong>VP Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla</strong>.</span><span lang="EN-US"></span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">Make sure to register for this partner event by October 17, 2024, to secure your spot. Email </span><a href="mailto:info@canada-asean.org"><span lang="EN-US">info@canada-asean.org</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> using your institutional email. </span></p> Where:
<p>Telfer School of Management, Univerity of Ottawa</p><p>55 Laurier Ave East, Ottawa</p> When:
<p>Tuesday October 22nd, 2024 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm ET</p> Contact:
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Join us on October 22, 2024, for an insightful symposium on Strengthening Canada-ASEAN Economic Security and Resilience at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa.
Learn about ways to integrate supply chains across sectors, dive into strategies for closer collaboration between governments and industries and hear from our VP Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla.
Make sure to register for this partner event by October 17, 2024, to secure your spot. Email info@canada-asean.org using your institutional email.
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October232024Partner Event
October 9: On the Japan Job Track: Finding Work in Japan and with Japanese Organizations
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. PT | 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET
TorontoWednesday, October 23, 2024 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. PT | 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET
TorontoWhere
Online event
Contact
This event is open to all Japan-Canada Kakehashi Project alumni. For more information on the Project, please visit our website.
This event will provide Kakehashi alumni with an overview of programs and resources available to Canadians interested in working in Japan and with Japanese firms. Speakers will include experts from the public and private sectors speaking on opportunities available, supports in place, and how best to position yourself to enter the Japan job market. There will also be a presentation from a Kakehashi alumna on their experiences working in Japan. The presentations will be followed by Q&A.
Presentations:
- The Embassy of Japan in Canada - Working Holiday visas
- JETRO - Resources and supports available to Canadians seeking jobs in Japan
- Pasona - Finding work with Japanese firms: Preparation and expectations
- Kakehashi alum
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October252024APF Canada Event
October 25: India's Strategic Vantage Point in the Indo-Pacific: Implications for Relations with Canada- A Conversation with C. Raja Mohan
Friday October 25th, 2024 at 12:30pm to 2:00pm ET
Friday October 25th, 2024 at 12:30pm to 2:00pm ET
Where
Ottawa
Contact
Invite-only event
As the Indo-Pacific region emerges as the epicentre of global economic and security concerns amid intensifying great power competition, understanding India's role is more crucial than ever. India is not only a counterbalance to China but also a rising power and an economic powerhouse.
Although Canada-India relations have encountered diplomatic challenges, a deeper exploration of their bilateral relationship and potential partnerships in the Indo-Pacific is essential. The roundtable discussion will engage with these critical and timely issues as Canada, through its Indo-Pacific Strategy, strengthens its engagement in the region.
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November12024Partner Event
November 1: CASIS 2024 Annual Symposium
Friday November 1, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
OttawaFriday November 1, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
OttawaJoin us in a timely conversation with distinguished speakers and guests on how intelligence influences, and is influenced by, geopolitics at this partner symposium, Looming and Open War: The Role of Intelligence in a Time of Shifting Geopolitics
Our Vice President Research & Strategy, Vina Nadjibulla, will present during an afternoon panel, "Security and Intelligence Cooperation Beyond the Five Eyes."
This event is presented by the Canadian Association for Security and Intelligence Studies (CASIS), a nonpartisan, voluntary organization established in 1985 to provide informed debate in Canada on security and intelligence issues.
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November132024Partner Event
November 13-15: 2024 APEC CEO Summit
Wednesday November 13, 2024 from 7 p.m. to Friday Nov 15, 2024 at 5:20 p.m. (Peru Time)
LimaWednesday November 13, 2024 from 7 p.m. to Friday Nov 15, 2024 at 5:20 p.m. (Peru Time)
LimaFor over 30 years, the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit has been the premier business event in the Asia Pacific. In 2024, it will be held in Lima, Peru from November 13th to 15th, bringing together over 1,000 C-level executives, thought leaders and government representatives under this year’s theme, "People, Business, Prosperity."
The Canadian business delegation for the CEO Summit will be led by the Canadian members of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), Ms. Jan De Silva and Mr. Joseph Fung, supported by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada in our capacity as the Secretariat of ABAC Canada.
The curated lineup of speakers will present groundbreaking ideas and innovative solutions to address the region's most pressing challenges in trade, energy transition and the role of critical minerals, the future of work, financial inclusion, and sustainability; aiming to spark innovative solutions that promote economic growth and prosperity across the region. The Summit will also highlight the latest trends and disruptive technologies, such as artificial intelligence and digital health, that are transforming businesses and society today.
Participants will also hear keynote addresses from world leaders.
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February192025APF Canada Event
February 19: Asia Business Leaders Advisory Council Meeting
Wednesday February 19th, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Singapore Time)
SingaporeWednesday February 19th, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Singapore Time)
SingaporeThe Asia Business Leaders Advisory Council (ABLAC) comprises a high-level group of Asian and Canadian business leaders convened annually by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada to identify and articulate opportunities for improved Canada-Asia business engagement.
Council membership is represented across Canada and more than 10 Asia Pacific economies, and annual meetings are held in cities throughout Canada and Asia. Launched in 2016, ABLAC has emerged into a critical forum to catalyze dialogue and action.
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February192025APF Canada Event
February 19-21: Canada-in-Asia Conference 2025
Wednesday February 19th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. to Friday February 21st, 2025 2 p.m. (Singapore Time)
SingaporeWednesday February 19th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. to Friday February 21st, 2025 2 p.m. (Singapore Time)
SingaporeThe Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) and Universities Canada are delighted to announce that the Canada-in-Asia Conference 2025 (CIAC2025) will be held February 19-21, 2025, at the Raffles City Convention Centre in Singapore.
The Conference provides a range of opportunities for engagement and exchange with likeminded partners:
Plenary sessions focused on global topics such as geopolitics and sustainable infrastructure.
Concurrent sessions organized around four Sectors and four Engagement Tracks.
Networking sessions to meet and connect with potential partners.
The annual CIAC Gala Dinner, the centrepiece attraction for Canadians with interests in Asia, and for those based in Asia who have business, institutional, or personal connections to Canada.
About CIAC
The Canada-in-Asia Conference is an annual, multi-directional engagement platform for Canada-based and Asia-based companies, institutions, universities, and governments. CIAC convenes business leaders, experts, investors, policy-makers, researchers, and innovators from across Asia and Canada to exchange perspectives, knowledge, and ideas, with the goal of facilitating collaborative partnerships.
We look forward to seeing you in Singapore in February 2025!
Recent Events
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October172024APF Canada Event
October 17-19: Arctic Circle Assembly
Thursday October 17 to 19, 2024, Icelandic Time
ReykjavikThursday October 17 to 19, 2024, Icelandic Time
ReykjavikWhere
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre and the Reykjavik EDITION, Iceland
The annual Arctic Circle Assembly brings together governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think-tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, citizens, and others for a comprehensive and democratic Arctic dialogue. The Assembly is the largest gathering on Arctic affairs. It is a place for international engagement, co-operation, and celebration.
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is organizing a panel at this forum: The View of the Canadian Arctic Through an Indo-Pacific Lens (October 18; 5:10 p.m.-6:05 p.m. IST). APF Canada Program Manager Dr. Hema Nadarajah is speaking on this panel. Dr. Nadarajah is also speaking on the panel Arctic Connected: Strategic Connections Between the Arctic and the Indo-Pacific (organized by the Ted Stevens Centre for Security Studies; October 19 10:05 a.m.-11:00 a.m. IST).
The Government of Canada released its long-awaited Indo-Pacific Strategy in November 2022. The direct geopolitical linkages between Asia and the Arctic are highlighted as the Indo-Pacific region sees the Arctic as a region of opportunity. As part of the strategy, the need for responsible and sustainable engagement in the Canadian Arctic was highlighted.
The Canadian Arctic is in need for innovative energy, shipping, and telecommunications infrastructure. With the accelerating climate, biodiversity, and energy crises, collaborative efforts to ensure sustainable development of the North are increasingly critical.
Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy, which affirms its commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the Arctic region and the health and safety of Indigenous Northern communities, presents an opportunity to address these issues while also deepening its engagement in Asia. It is also crucial that an integrated whole-of-government approach is taken to address these pressing issues.
While the Arctic is geographically remote, many different Canadian interests are at stake, which are discussed separately in various strategies. Integrating the Arctic strands of these strategies is necessary for Canada to achieve its aims and provides opportunities for new avenues of engagement with Indo-Pacific partners. These panels will raise the importance of examining the Arctic through various strategies– the Indo-Pacific Strategy, the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy, the updated Defence Policy, and the Arctic and Northern Policy Framework – each of which make references to the Arctic.
Notable Speakers:
- Hema Nadarajah, Manager, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada; Arctic360, Canada: Integrating Canada’s strategies on the Indo-Pacific, Defence, and Critical Minerals in the Arctic
- Ken Coates, Director of Indigenous Affairs, Macdonald-Laurier Institute; Professor, Yukon University, Canada: Yukon Security Council and Its Role In Driving Canadian Arctic Interests
- Jessica M. Shadian, President & CEO, Arctic360, Canada: Innovation, Investment, FDI, Infrastructure, Critical Minerals In The Canadian Arctic
- Shioichi Itoh, Senior Fellow, Institute of Energy Economics, Japan: Japan's Role in the Arctic
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October162024Co-sponsored Event
October 16 and 17: Montreal International Security Summit: China and the Indo-Pacific
Wednesday October 16 , 2024, from 5:00 p.m. ET to Thursday October 17, 2024, 5:00 p.m. ET
MontrealWednesday October 16 , 2024, from 5:00 p.m. ET to Thursday October 17, 2024, 5:00 p.m. ET
MontrealWhere
Montreal, Quebec
The Montreal International Security Summit was created in 2023 to address some of the most pressing geopolitical issues of our time. The aim of the annual summit is to convene Canadian and international experts to shed light on ongoing crises and to engage in constructive dialogue about the implications for global security and human rights.
The conference brings together leading practitioners, policymakers, and thought leaders from around the world, all of whom share a common dedication to understanding and resolving contemporary and emerging challenges to human rights and security.
APF Canada's Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla is speaking at this two-day event.
Click here for more information.
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October162024APF Canada Event
October 16: CPTPP Implementation: Progress and Impact on Trade and Investment
Wednesday October 16th
9-10am Santiago (GMT-3) | 8-9am EDT (GMT-4)
SantiagoWednesday October 16th
9-10am Santiago (GMT-3) | 8-9am EDT (GMT-4)
SantiagoThe Chile Pacific Foundation and the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada will be addressing the impact of the implementation of the CPTPP in Child, Canada, and other Asia Pacific countries, focusing on trade and investment.
Our Vice-President Research & Strategy, Vina Nadjibulla will speak at this event.
Invitation List
If you are interested in learning more or would like to be included on our invitation list, please send your contact details to events@asiapacific.ca