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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If you are interested in sponsoring one of our events, please reach out to Rosie Bolderston, Senior Program Manager, Grants and Proposals.

Upcoming Events

  • April
    29
    2025
    APF Canada Event

    April 29: Outsourcing Repression: Everyday State Power in Contemporary China: Book Talk with Lynette H. Ong

    Tuesday April 29th at 9:00am to 10:00am PT

    Canada

    In this conversation with APF Canada Senior Fellow Dr. Lynette Ong, Professor of Political Science, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, we will explore contempor...

    Tuesday April 29th at 9:00am to 10:00am PT

    Canada

    Where

    Virtual Webinar.

    Contact

    For registration, please click here. 

    In this conversation with APF Canada Senior Fellow Dr. Lynette Ong, Professor of Political Science, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, we will explore contemporary domestic politics in China through the lens of Prof. Ong's 2022 book, Outsourcing Repression: Everyday State Power in Contemporary China. 

    In Outsourcing Repression, Ong explores how the Chinese state manages to coerce and mobilize a variety of non-state actors for its own purposes. Dr. Ong will also share her perspectives on the prospects for Canada-China relations in the current geopolitical climate.

    This webinar will be moderated by APF Canada Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla. 

  • May
    12
    2025
    Partner Event

    AmbCanada – CIPS Conference Finding Canada’s Place in a Disordered World

    May 12, 2025

    1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET

    Ottawa

    In light of the unprecedented challenges currently confronting Canada’s prosperity, security, and sovereignty, AmbCanada is organizing its first ever foreign policy conference on Finding Canadaâ€...

    May 12, 2025

    1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET

    Ottawa

    Where

    Faculty of Social Sciences Building, Room 4007
    Address: 120 University Private, University of Ottawa

    Contact

    In-person registration: Link

    Virtual participation: Link

    In light of the unprecedented challenges currently confronting Canada’s prosperity, security, and sovereignty, AmbCanada is organizing its first ever foreign policy conference on Finding Canada’s Place in a Disordered World.

    This conference will bring together former Canadian Heads of Mission and academic experts to discuss these critical issues. This conference is co-sponsored by the Centre for International Policy Studies (CIPS) at the University of Ottawa.

    APF Canada Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla will speak on the panel "How Should We Engage the Rest of the World?"

     APF Canada Senior Fellows David McKinnon and Pascale Massot will speak on the panel " How Does This Change Our Diplomacy?"

  • May
    15
    2025
    Co-sponsored Event

    Deepening Canada-ASEAN Security Cooperation in the Face of Geopolitical Headwinds

    Thursday, May 15th, 2025

    Following the first symposium in 2024, this symposium will bring together participants from the academic, business and government sectors to discuss ways to strengthen Canada-ASEAN security coopera...

    Thursday, May 15th, 2025

    Where

    Room 4101, Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, 55 Laurier East Avenue, Ottawa

    Contact

    Use your institutional email to register by May 9, 2025 at info@canada-asean.org. 

    Following the first symposium in 2024, this symposium will bring together participants from the academic, business and government sectors to discuss ways to strengthen Canada-ASEAN security cooperation in light of geopolitical challenges and prospects in Southeast Asia today for regional peace and security and upholding a rules-based international order.

     This symposium will explore Canada’s approach to supporting regional security in Southeast Asia, the impact of leadership changes in Southeast Asia and beyond, and considerations for how Canada’s next government might position itself in relation to prospects in Southeast Asia for regional peace and security and upholding a rules-based international order

Recent Events

  • April
    24
    2025
    Co-sponsored Event

    April 24: How Beijing Stands to Profit or Lose from the US-Canada Split

    Thursday April 24th, 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm ET

    Canada
    Please join us for the streaming party watch of 'The First 100 Days: President Trump’s China Policy' Town Hall webinar organized by the National Council of US China Relations in New York, followe...

    Thursday April 24th, 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm ET

    Canada

    Where

    Boardroom, 315 Bloor West, Toronto, ON & Online via Zoom

    Contact

    For registration, please click here.  

    Please join us for the streaming party watch of 'The First 100 Days: President Trump’s China Policy' Town Hall webinar organized by the National Council of US China Relations in New York, followed by the in-person and virtual discussion co-hosted by the Asian Institute, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy and the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada on the ensuing theme of 'How Beijing Stands to Profit or Lose from the Canada-US split?'
     
    APF Canada's John H. McArthur Fellow Diana Fu is the event moderating and the Foundation's Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla is a guest speaker.
  • April
    23
    2025
    Partner Event

    April 23-26: 2nd APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC II) Meeting

    April 23rd to 26th, 2025

    Canada

    The 2nd APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC II) Meeting for 2025 will be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 

    ABAC is a private sector body consisting of up to three business leaders from each APEC e...

    April 23rd to 26th, 2025

    Canada

    Where

    Toronto

    Contact

    Private event and by invitation only 

    The 2nd APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC II) Meeting for 2025 will be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 

    ABAC is a private sector body consisting of up to three business leaders from each APEC economy. The Council provides recommendations and advice to APEC leaders and officials on the business sector’s priorities and concerns within the region.

    APF Canada serves as the Secretariat for Canada’s APEC Business Advisory Council members, Janet De Silva (ABAC Canada Member 2019-present; Chair, ABAC Digital Innovation Task Force) and Joseph Fung (ABAC Canada Member 2021-present; Vice Chair, APEC Policy Partnership on Food Security). The Foundation provides research, analysis, and administrative support and leverages its expertise and networks to help members promote Canadian business interests in key areas for the growth and prosperity of the Asia Pacific region.

  • April
    9
    2025
    Co-sponsored Event

    April 9: Canada Asia Business Forum 2025

    Wednesday April 9th, 2025 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm ET

    Toronto

    Join us for an evening filled with exciting opportunities to network, learn, and grow your business connections between Canada and Asia. 

    The forum will feature insightful and interactive panel pres...

    Wednesday April 9th, 2025 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm ET

    Toronto

    Where

    Gowling WLG Toronto
    100 King St W Suite 1600, Toronto, ON M5X 1G5

    Contact

    For more information, please click here. 

    Join us for an evening filled with exciting opportunities to network, learn, and grow your business connections between Canada and Asia. 

    The forum will feature insightful and interactive panel presentations, questions and discussions, and valuable networking sessions. Whether you are a corporate executive, venture entrepreneur, investor, or strategic advisor, this event is perfect for anyone looking to expand their reach in the international market. 

    Don't miss out on this incredible chance to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights into the world of business in Canada and Asia.

    APF Canada's Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla will be speaking at this event on Canada's economic opportunities in the Indo-Pacific.

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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