Event Archive

The Western Canada Economic Forum (WCEF) is a not-for-profit organization created to showcase the strength of the Western Canadian economy and to create new partnerships for growth. The first annual Western Canada Economic Forum will be held January 24, 2024, at The Petroleum Club in Calgary, Alberta.

WCEF will convene key Western Canada business leaders to discuss how a strong Western Canadian economy strengthens the Canadian economy and, similarly, how a strong Canadian economy can support growth in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

Our Vice-President, Research & Strategy, Vina Nadjibulla will be speaking at this event. 

The Kakehashi Project Young Leaders Workshop invites Canadian student leaders and Japanese international students resident in Canada to engage in exchange through dialogue and cultural activities. Kakehashi, or "bridge" in Japanese, symbolizes the way in which individuals can act as connectors for the two nations and create lasting friendships between Canada and Japan.

The Japan-Canada Kakehashi Project is a youth exchange program funded by the Government of Japan and co-ordinated in Canada by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada). This event is generously supported by Porte, a youth impact incubator, with contributions from APF Canada and the Kakehashi Project, students from VGC International College, and venue provided by the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre.

Please note: Completion certificates will be issued to all participants. This is an invitation-only event. 

A conversation on the implications of Chinese and Indian domestic and foreign policies on the Indo-Pacific strategies of various countries. 

Co-hosted by the High Commission of Canada in Singapore and Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto, our Vice-President, Research & Strategy, Vina Nadjibulla will speak at this roundtable and provide her insights. 

APF Canada is excited to share that our friends at Canada West Foundation and the Institute for Peace & Diplomacy are co-hosting the third annual Indo-Pacific Strategy Forum (IPSF), the largest and most comprehensive conference on Canada’s defence and trade engagement in the Indo-Pacific. The IPSF 2023 will feature 45 expert speakers from Canada, the U.S., and the Indo-Pacific region over two days (December 4-5, 2023). 

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What to expect: 
 
- Diverse participation: 150 participants, encompassing federal and provincial government officials, academics, business leaders, the foreign diplomatic corps, and key stakeholders from the Indo-Pacific region. 
 
- In-depth discussions: Delve into critical topics, a year after the launch of Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy. Evaluate the strategy's implementation, explore Canada’s broader engagement with the region, and understand the perception of this engagement within the Indo-Pacific. 
 
- Networking opportunities: Connect with policymakers, industry experts, and thought leaders in an engaging, in-person setting. 
 

Note: APF Canada's President and CEO Jeff Nankivell will be speaking at this event as a participant on:

Panel 3 – Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy: A Year in Review

December 4, 2023 – 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET

Trevor Kennedy, Vice President, Trade & International Policy, Business Council of Canada
Jeff Nankivell, President and CEO, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
Jeremy Paltiel, Senior Fellow, Institute for Peace & Diplomacy
Kim Nossal, Professor Emeritus, Queen’s University