Canada Events

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada will host General Carsten Breuer, Germany’s Chief of Defence, for a timely discussion with APF Canada Fellows, researchers, and attendees. 

This event, titled “From the Atlantic to the Indo-Pacific: Advancing Germany-Canada Collaboration in a Changing Geopolitical Landscape,” will examine how our two countries can strengthen security and defence co-operation in light of the rapidly shifting global order. 

Recent developments—including Russia's invasion of Ukraine in Europe and growing geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific—underscore the need for closer collaboration between Germany and Canada. With the election of President Trump for a second term in the United States, the urgency of rethinking alliance structures and strategic priorities across both regions has never been more pronounced. 

As our countries seek to navigate questions of economic security, energy challenges, and defence modernization, this conversation with General Breuer offers invaluable insights into Germany’s perspective on transatlantic and Indo-Pacific security engagement. 

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the Montreal Institute for Global Security are pleased to welcome you to our event focusing on the pressing issue of transnational repression in Canada, specifically the digital threats originating from the Indo-Pacific region. 

Join us for insightful discussions and networking opportunities. Learn about the challenges posed by digital repression and ways to combat them.

Speakers:

Terry Glavin, journalist

Ujjal Dosanjh, former Premier of British Columbia

Joanna Chiu, journalist

Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam

Moderator:

Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President Research & Strategy, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

Join our APF Canada discussion featuring Vice-Admiral (VAdm) Angus Topshee, 38th Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). This in-person event will explore Canada's critical maritime challenges and strategic imperatives in the 21st century.

Against the backdrop of increasing global geopolitical tensions and mounting international pressure to bolster defence capabilities, VAdm Topshee will provide insights into how Canada is responding to calls for increased military spending and a more meaningful maritime presence. 

Drawing from Canada’s recent Defence Policy Update and Ottawa’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, the Vice-Admiral will examine the strategic challenges facing Canada, particularly in the Arctic and Indo-Pacific regions. With NATO allies and global partners emphasizing the need for robust maritime defence, this event offers a timely and critical look at Canada's naval capabilities, the pressures to expand its military role on the world stage, and an evolving geopolitical landscape that demands a more proactive approach to national and collective security.

Please click here to register your interest in this event.

For more information, please contact events@asiapacific.ca. 

The specific location of the event will be provided to registered participants closer to the date.