Tuesday May 7th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. PT to 10:30 a.m. PT.
Tuesday May 7th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. PT to 10:30 a.m. PT.
Tuesday May 7th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. PT to 10:30 a.m. PT.
Register here.
As the Indo-Pacific region witnesses dynamic shifts in geopolitics and economic landscapes, closer ties between Canada and the Philippines hold significant promise. This year, Canada and the Philippines celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations.
From a memorandum of understanding on defence co-operation signed in January 2024 to the currently negotiated Canada-ASEAN free trade agreement, Canada and the Philippines have demonstrated a commitment to fostering closer ties and enhancing co-operation for the collective prosperity and stability of the Indo-Pacific. This panel aims to explore avenues for mutual benefit, address common challenges, and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Seasoned career diplomat Ambassador Enrique A. Manalo took his oath of office before President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on July 1, 2022, as the new Secretary for Foreign Affairs. During his more than four decades of service in the Department of Foreign Affairs, Secretary Manalo was appointed Undersecretary for Policy twice. As Undersecretary for Policy, he also served as the Philippines’ Senior Official in the ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting, the working-level mechanism for ASEAN policy formulation and priority-setting.
Secretary Manalo is an expert in multilateral diplomacy, having served as the Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York immediately prior to being appointed as Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
Thursday April 25th, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Friday April 26th, 2024 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Thursday April 25th, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Friday April 26th, 2024 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Michèle Pujol Room
Student Union Building
University of Victoria
For more information, please click here.
In Southeast Asia, human security threats are apparent in the domains of health, labour, climate and environment, and trade and economic development. This conference will consider these emerging human security questions in the region. It will examine the role of both state and non-state actors in addressing these challenges, including the relevance of the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals.
Our Vice-President Research & Strategy, Vina Nadjibulla will be speaking at this event.
Thursday April 11th, 2024 from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET
Thursday April 11th, 2024 from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET
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The Canadian Global Affairs Institute is hosting an event to discuss Canada's Trade Path Amidst Growing Regionalization.
Our Vice President, Research & Strategy, Vina Nadjibulla is speaking on the panel, 'The Future of Trade is Regional.'
Wednesday April 10th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. ET to 6:00 p.m. ET
Wednesday April 10th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. ET to 6:00 p.m. ET
With rapid economic growth, extensive infrastructure development, and billions of potential customers, including a burgeoning middle class eager for new products and services, the Indo-Pacific region has emerged as a crucial destination for Canadian businesses looking to diversify their trade opportunities. In particular, there are great opportunities for Canadian companies in the following sectors: agri-food, infrastructure, clean technology and advanced manufacturing. But, the Indo-Pacific region is complex, and inexperienced exporters face many potential pitfalls.
This free event from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce offers an in-depth exploration of the diverse business opportunities within the Indo-Pacific region. Sessions will delve into discussions on emerging sectors, equipping Canadian businesses with the insights and solutions needed to expand their presence and thrive in these dynamic and rapidly growing markets.
Our President and CEO, Jeff Nankivell, will speak at the 'Harvesting Potential: Seizing Agri-Food Opportunities in the Indo-Pacific' panel.
Departing YVR on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 12:15 a.m., arriving in Singapore at 7:10 a.m. the next day.
Departing Singapore airport at 9:10 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, arriving in Vancouver at 8:45 a.m. the same day.
Departing YVR on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 12:15 a.m., arriving in Singapore at 7:10 a.m. the next day.
Departing Singapore airport at 9:10 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, arriving in Vancouver at 8:45 a.m. the same day.
Tuesday, March 26 6:00-7:30 p.m. PT | 9:00-10:30 p.m. ET
Tuesday, March 26 6:00-7:30 p.m. PT | 9:00-10:30 p.m. ET
Join us to learn about the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) and opportunities for study in Japan.
JASSO is operated by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. A leader in the provision of student services, JASSO administers scholarship and loan programs, support programs for international students, and student life support programs. JASSO aims to foster creative individuals who can become the leaders of the next generation, while promoting international understanding and exchange.
This event is hosted by the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) with support from Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. The event is open to all Canadian and U.S. Kakehashi alumni. For more information about the Kakehashi Project, please visit our website.
Thursday, March 21 6:00-8:00 p.m. PT | 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET
Thursday, March 21 6:00-8:00 p.m. PT | 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET
This is an online event
Through this virtual roundtable event, Kakehashi alumni will hear from expert thought leaders from Canada and the U.S. and selected 2023-24 program participants as they exchange information and opinions on the positive impact of cultural exchange programs, particularly Kakehashi. The alumni speakers will discuss their creatively-executed post-program follow up activities with attention to their inspiration and the results of their efforts. The event will also include breakout networking opportunities.
Expert speakers include: Dr. Nkemjika Ofodile Carruthers (Mansfield Fellow and Policy & Program Advisor, U.S. Department of Education) and Steven Lapointe (Public Affairs Officer, Embassy of Canada in Japan)
This event is hosted by the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) with support from Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. The event is open to all Canadian and U.S. Kakehashi alumni.
For more information about the Kakehashi Project, please visit our website.
Monday March 18th, 2024 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm PT
Monday March 18th, 2024 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm PT
For more information, please email events@asiapacific.ca.
As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears likely to return to power in April-May 2024 for a third consecutive term in the country’s consequential national elections, Canadians will be watching how voters in India – the world’s largest democracy – decide not only their domestic priorities but also the nature of their expanding regional and global influence.
With a population of 1.4 billion people and an economy that is expected to become the world’s third largest by 2030, India is increasingly regarded as not just a counterbalance to China, but a self-assured global power. This panel of leading experts will explore the key dynamics of the upcoming elections and what India’s economic and geopolitical rise means for stakeholders in Canada and around the world.
4:00-4:30 – Informal networking
4:30-5:45 – Opening Remarks and Panel Discussion
Moderator: Ms. Vina Nadjibulla, VP Research & Strategy, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
Speakers:
5:45-6:15 – Audience Q & A with moderator and panellists
Michael Kugelman is Director of the South Asia Institute at the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. He is a columnist for Foreign Policy magazine and has also written for The New York Times, Foreign Affairs, and The Wall Street Journal. His current research focuses on the shifting geopolitics of South Asia, U.S.-India relations, and India's clean energy transition.
Reeta Tremblay is Professor Emerita of Comparative Politics in the Department of Political Science and former Provost and Vice-President at the University of Victoria. Her areas of research include secessionist movements in South Asia, the politics of subaltern resistance, democracy, and governance. She has authored several books, articles, reviews, and is widely considered the leading North American expert on Kashmir.
T.V. Paul is James McGill Professor of International Relations in the Department of Political Science at McGill University and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. Author of numerous books and scholarly articles in the fields of International Relations and South Asia, his forthcoming work explores India’s ‘status quest’ in world politics (The Unfinished Quest: India’s Search for Major Power Status from Nehru to Modi, Oxford University Press, 2024).
March 14, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MT
March 14, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MT
PrairiesCan suite, 419 220 4th Avenue SE (Harry Hays building), Calgary, Alberta.
Please RSVP by March 7, 2024, to confirm your attendance by registering here.
We are pleased to invite you to a Women's Networking Roundtable focused on trade with the Indo-Pacific, hosted by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada), Canadian Women's International Network (CanWIN), and the Trade Commissioner Service in Alberta. The event will take place on Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM at the PrairiesCan suite, 419 220 4th Avenue SE (Harry Hays building), Calgary, Alberta.
As you know, the Indo-Pacific region has become a significant economic powerhouse, and Canada has been actively engaging in trade relations with this region, launching a whole-of-society strategy. Women can play a crucial role in promoting trade and investment between Canada and the Indo-Pacific, and this event is an opportunity for women to connect, share experiences and ideas, build relationships, and learn about upcoming opportunities to open new global markets in the region.
The event will feature guest speakers who will share their insights on the Indo-Pacific region's economic landscape, as well as panel discussions on various aspects of trade with the Indo-Pacific. APF Canada will also share more information about the recently launched women-only business mission to Taiwan and Vietnam later this year. There will also be plenty of opportunities for networking with like-minded women from diverse backgrounds, industries, and organizations that support women in trade.
Tuesday March 12th, 2024 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Tuesday March 12th, 2024 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Simon Fraser University – Vancouver Campus, Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Room 1400 (Joseph & Rosalie Segal)
For more information, please email events@asiapacific.ca
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and David Lam Center at Simon Fraser University, with support from the Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver, present an in-person discussion on Deepening Canada-Japan-US relations in the Indo-Pacific.
Agenda
4:30-5:00 – Informal networking
5:00-5:15 – Welcome and Introductory Remarks (Vina Nadjibulla, VP Research & Strategy, APF Canada)
5:15-5:30 – Presentation: Japan’s foreign policy (Prof. Kristi Govella, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa)
5:30-5:45 – Presentation: Canada – Japan relations (Prof. Yves Tiberghien, University of British Columbia)
5:45-6:30 – Panel Discussion on Canada and Japan’s Approaches to the Indo-Pacific Region and Opportunities to Deepen Collaboration and Partnerships
Moderator: Vina Nadjibulla, VP Research & Strategy, APF Canada
6:35-7:00 – Audience Q & A with moderator and panellists
7:00 – Closing Remarks (Vina Nadjibulla, VP Research & Strategy, APF Canada)
Monday February 26 – Thursday February 29, 2024
Monday February 26 – Thursday February 29, 2024
Pan Pacific Singapore
For more information, please click here or email events@asiapacific.ca
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada), in partnership with Universities Canada, is excited to host the first two thematic Canada-in-Asia Conferences (CIACs) back-to-back in February 2024 in Singapore:
CIAC2024: Agri-food and CIAC2024: Climate Solutions will bring together experts, investors, policy-makers, researchers, business leaders, and innovators from across Asia and Canada to exchange perspectives, knowledge, and ideas and to create collaborative partnerships in these two critical sectors.
CIAC2024: Agri-food and CIAC2024: Climate Solutions will be bridged by the CIAC2024: Gala Dinner on the night of February 27. All conference delegates will be automatically registered for the Gala Dinner, which is also open to registered guests not attending either CIAC2024 conference. The annual CIAC: Gala Dinner is an opportunity for Canada-connected people, organizations, and institutions from across Asia to convene, build networks, and celebrate all things Canada-in-Asia.
Wednesday, February 21 4:30-6:00 p.m. PT | 7:30-9:00 p.m. ET
Wednesday, February 21 4:30-6:00 p.m. PT | 7:30-9:00 p.m. ET
Virtual Event
On behalf of the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), APF Canada invites you to a very special Kakehashi Alumni Network online event. Join us for a rare look inside the US subsidiary of Japanese powerhouse toy and collectibles maker Bandai Namco, makers of worldwide phenomena such as Tamagotchi and collectibles from the Dragon Ball and Studio Ghibli franchises, to name only a few.
Learn about the differences between Japan and U.S. marketing and corporate strategy, and how Bandai Namco has succeeded in becoming a global market expander, as well as new product development secrets. Reconnect with some nostalgic toys of your youth at this special Kakehashi event.
This event is open to all Kakehashi Project alumni.
Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. PT.
Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. PT.
Vancouver, BC
For more information, please contact events@asiapacific.ca
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is hosting a talk with the 2023 Marshall McLuhan Fellow, Jodesz Gavilan. Jodesz is an investigative reporter with Rappler, an independent news outlet in the Philippines, and will speak to what she sees as the journalist’s expanding role in her country, including creating impactful solutions to social challenges.
Jodesz Gavilan hosts and produces “Newsbreak: Beyond the Stories,” a weekly Rappler podcast that dissects and deeply delves into pressing issues in the Philippines.
Jodesz Gavilan is an investigative journalist, researcher, and podcast host. She has been an investigative reporter and researcher for the independent news outlet Rappler since 2013. Aside from being a reporter, she also hosts and produces “Newsbreak: Beyond the Stories,” a weekly podcast series on Rappler that dissects and deep dives into the pressing issues in the Philippines.
The Embassy of Canada in the Philippines awarded her the Marshall McLuhan Fellowship in 2023 for her “unique commitment to investigative journalism, to informing the public about decisions and policies that affect their lives in support of the public interest,” and her commitment “to enable meaningful public engagement on issues in service of the public, and illustrate how investigations, facts, and transparency can ensure meaningful democratic accountability.”
February 3-4, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. JST
February 3-4, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. JST
Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan
This is an invitation-only event for Kakehashi Project alumni currently residing in Japan. For more information about Kakehashi please visit our website.
The Kakehashi Project In-Japan Alumni Forum is a two-day program organized by the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) and open to all Kakehashi alumni from Canada, the U.S., and Japan currently living in Japan.
The theme is “How can more people be encouraged to want to live, work and study in Japan?” Participants will have the opportunity to visit public and/or private sector organizations and to participate in a collaborative workshop while discussing and learning more about Japan and its social issues, and networking with other Kakehashi alumni living in Japan.
Wednesday January 24, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (local)
Wednesday January 24, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (local)
Calgary Petroleum Club
319 5 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 0L5
For more information, please click here.
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.
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Burnaby, B.C.
This is an invitation-only event. For information about the Kakehashi Project, please visit our website.
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.
Tuesday January 9th, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Singapore Time
Tuesday January 9th, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Singapore Time
High Commissioner of Canada in Sinagpore
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.
8:45 a.m. ET December 4, 2023 to 3 p.m. ET December 5, 2023
8:45 a.m. ET December 4, 2023 to 3 p.m. ET December 5, 2023
The Westin Ottawa
11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
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).
Register Here
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
November 26-December 1, 2023
November 26-December 1, 2023
APF Canada, with strong support from the public and private sectors, will lead Smarter Living: The Canadian Women-only Business Mission to South Korea and Thailand in late Fall 2023.
This mission is part of the Foundation’s 2023-2025 mission series, Northeast X Southeast: Advancing Partnerships Between Canada and Asia, and will focus on the cleantech, health tech, and information and computer technology (ICT) sectors to spotlight the innovations Canadian women entrepreneurs bring to these sectors. The seventh mission in APF Canada’s Women’s Business Missions to Asia Series, this unique opportunity brings together Canadian women entrepreneurs with businesses in South Korea and Thailand to promote gender-inclusive trade, support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and catalyze international partnerships between Canadian companies and these key markets in Asia.
The Canadian Women-only Business Mission to South Korea and Thailand is generously supported by contributions from the Government of Canada through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET
Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET
Japan Foundation, Toronto
2 Bloor St E, Suite 300, Toronto, ON M4W 1A8
Click here to register. For further information please contact Siân Jones, Program Manager, Kakehashi Project
APF Canada, with the co-operation of the Japan Foundation, Toronto, is pleased to invite you to join us for our first in-person Kakehashi Alumni Network event as we celebrate the Canadian release of Catfish Rolling, the highly acclaimed debut novel from Japanese Canadian author and Kakehashi alumna Clara Kumagai.
The event will feature a reading and moderated Q&A in which Clara will discuss her novel, process, inspirations, and much more. The discussion will be moderated by Toronto-based author Rui Umezawa. Copies of Catfish Rolling will be available for purchase and signing at the event.
This is an open event. All Kakehashi Project Alumni and members of the public are welcome to attend. Advance registration is required.
This event is made possible through the kind co-operation of the Japan Foundation, Toronto.
Clara Kumagai is from Canada, Japan, and Ireland. Her fiction and nonfiction for children and adults has been published in The Stinging Fly, Irish Times, and Kyoto Journal among others. Her novel Catfish Rolling was described by The Guardian as “an outstanding debut” and selected as one of the CBC’s 25 Canadian YA Books to Read in 2023. Clara is a recipient of a We Need Diverse Books Mentorship and a finalist for the 2020 Jim Wong-Chu Emerging Writers Award. She is an alumna of the 2015-16 Kakehashi Project and recently relocated to Ireland after five years living and working in Japan.
Toronto writer Rui Umezawa’s books include The Truth About Death and Dying, shortlisted for the Commonwealth Book Prize for Best First Book (Canada & the Caribbean), and Strange Light Afar; Tales of the Supernatural from Old Japan, chosen as one of CBC’s best books of 2015. His essays and short fiction have appeared in the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, and Canadian Notes and Queries, among others. As a storyteller, he has recounted traditional and original tales in front of live audiences with Katari Japanese Storytellers and in collaborations with the acclaimed Nagata Shachu taiko (drum) ensemble.