In the News

Selected Articles - 2012

“Why Kitimat is key to Canada-Asia energy relations”
Financial Post (online)
February 9, 2012

“Analysis: Canada Plans to Sell Oil to China Faces Big Hurdles”
RIA Oreanda-News (Russia)
February 9, 2012

“China and Canada: where do we stand?”
Vancouver Observer
February 9th, 2012

“Harper begins 4-day China visit; PM seeks to deepen Sino-Canadian ties at all levels”
Victoria Times Colonist / Saskatoon Star Phoenix / Regina Leader Post / Edmonton Journal
February 8, 2012

“Canadian hope PM Harper’s China trip will fuel energy ties”
China Daily
February 8, 2012

“Harper arrives in China to seek markets for Canadian businesses”
The Telegram (St. John’s)
February 8, 2012

“Mr. Harper goes to Beijing; PM’s trip to China a chance to strengthen growing economic ties”
Postmedia News / Victoria Times Colonist / Ottawa Citizen
February 5, 2012

“Asia’s energy growing pain”
National Post
February 4, 2012

“Canada Plan To Sell Oil To China Faces Big Hurdles”
Daily Oil Bulletin
February 3, 2012

“Analysis-Canada plan to sell oil to China faces big hurdles”
Reuters News
February 2, 2012

“Vinegar and China do mix; Coziness with Beijing could spell trouble for PM”
National Post
February 1, 2012

“Canadian firms ‘missing the boat’ in Asia; Failure to take advantage of partnerships in India and China a lost opportunity, report says”
The Globe and Mail
January 31, 2012

“A light into Asia’s heart of darkness”
National Post
January 17, 2012

“Canada sells the oilsands to China. Then complains about ‘foreign interference’”
National Post
January 13, 2012

“Harper heading to China to forge deeper market ties”
Saskatoon Star Phoenix / Calgary Herald / Montreal Gazette
January 12, 2012

“The real foreign interests in the oilsands”
Ottawa Citizen (online)
January 11, 2012

“China Welcome, But Not Its Bids For Canada’s Oilsands Majors”
The Daily Oil Bulletin
January 10, 2012

“Will Chinese investment in the oil sands rattle Canadians?”
Alberta Oil Magazine
January 4, 2012

Selected Articles - 2011

“Tory foreign policy review looks east to China, seeks to avoid surprises”
The Canadian Press
November 16, 2011

“Mexico pulls out of meeting with Canada, U.S. after minister’s death; Opportunity for one-on-one meeting between Harper, Obama”
The Globe and Mail / Winnipeg Free Press / Metro News Canada
November 12, 2011

“Canada on sidelines of emerging trade body”
Postmedia News
November 12, 2011

“North American leaders cancel planned meeting in Hawaii”
The Canadian Press
November 12, 2011

“Harper to promote free-trade agenda at Honolulu summit; PM also has concerns with U.S., Mexico”
Calgary Herald / Edmonton Journal / Windsor Star / The Province / Times & Transcript / Canada.com / Vancouver Sun / Quebec Global TV
November 11, 2011

“How much Chinese investment is too much for Canada?”
Reuters News
October 13, 2011

“Beware yuan risks; Despite currency peg, exporters should safeguard against volatility”
Vancouver Sun / Calgary Herald / Edmonton Journal / The StarPhoenix / Montreal Gazette / Ottawa Citizen
October 7, 2011

“Beware yuan risks”
National Post (online) / Calgary Herald
October 4, 2011

“U.S. Report Sees Potential For Canadian Oil, Gas Exports To Asia”
The Daily Oil Bulletin
September 29, 2011

“China to U.S.: Send us your oil”
Financial Post
September 29, 2011

“Trans-Pacific trade in oil and gas could be on the horizon”
Op-Ed by Yuen Pau Woo, President and CEO, APF Canada
The Globe and Mail
September 29, 2011

“Scotia buys 20 per cent stake in China bank”
Financial Post
September 9, 2011

“Oil Pipeline Link To Asia Urgently Needed, Speakers Say”
The Daily Oil Bulletin
September 9, 2011

“China’s Sinochem Looking For Canadian Joint Ventures”
The Daily Oil Bulletin
September 9, 2011

“Sinochem looking to invest in Alberta; Asian firms eye oilsands with interest”
Calgary Herald
September 9, 2011

“China veers with car-parts deal; Offer for Wescast signals move outside of resources”
The Globe and Mail
September 7, 2011

“Global split over energy”
National Post
September 6, 2011

“First Nations Pursuing Business with China”
Indian Country Today Media Network (New York, USA)
August 29, 2011

“Politicians, natives seek common ground on developing Asian markets”
The Globe and Mail
August 12, 2011

“First nations want bigger role in ventures with China”
Vancouver Sun
August 11, 2011

“B.C. First Nations China strategy applauded”
CBC.CA
August 10, 2011

“Investing in a First Nations-China strategy”
Op-Ed by Yuen Pau Woo, President and CEO, APF Canada and Edward John
The Globe and Mail
August 10, 2011

“BC First Nations’ China Strategy, Directly Negotiate with Chinese Investors for Natural Resource Development”
Mingpao (Vancouver)
August 10, 2011

“Chinese Investments to Canada Should Pay Attention to First Nations’ Rights and Interests”
World Journal (Vancouver)
August 10, 2011

“BC First Nations develop strategy for trade and relations with China”
The Canadian Press / The Canadian Press Broadcast Wire / News1130 - ‎(Vancouver) / Brandon Sun / Penticton Herald / Canada First Perspective ‎(Manitoba)
August 9, 2011

“Canadian native people to increase engagement with China”
Xinhua News Agency / China Daily / People’s Daily Online / China Radio International
August 9, 2011

“Team Canada a winning idea”
Toronto Star
August 2, 2011

“Business hope Baird’s China visit boosts trade”
Postmedia News
July 18, 2011

“Canada’s Foreign Minister Heads for Beijing”
LNG Intelligence (USA)
July 18, 2011

“Canada’s Foreign Minister Heads to Beijing for Trade Talks”
The Oil Daily / International Oil Daily (USA)
July 15, 2011

“Baird’s Beijing trip a signal Sino relations an agenda priority”
The Globe and Mail
July 13, 2011

“Closer Canada-China Economic Ties will Create Jobs and Opportunity for Canadians”
Targeted News Service (USA)
July 13, 2011

“Canadian expats an `asset,’ report says, but serving them difficult due to lack of info”
Postmedia News
June 29, 2011

“Should expats have the right to vote? A survey by the Asia Pacific Foundation found 51 per cent of Canadians believe those living outside Canada should have voting rights”
The Globe and Mail
June 28, 2011

“A land of immigrants, Canada must now deal with its emigrants; Canada stands to fall behind countries that are actively courting their diaspora communities unless it confronts a long-established ambivalence to citizens living beyond its borders”
The Globe and Mail
June 27, 2011

“All of Canada can benefit from increasing exchange with Asia”
Times and Transcript (New Brunswick)
June 1, 2011

“Canadian schools overseas get mixed grades - Innovative, but lack oversight, study says”
Winnipeg Free Press
May 24, 2011

“Canadian offshore schools questioned; Better accreditation sought for 70 institutes”
Vancouver Sun
May 24, 2011

“Asia needs Canada’s lumber, oil and potash”
MarketWatch (USA)
May 11, 2011

“Western Canada’s trade with Asia must bloom; Outside Alberta, many are still uneasy with power shift to China and India”
Op-Ed by Yuen Pau Woo, President and CEO, APF Canada
Edmonton Journal
May 10, 2011

“Shift Canadian policies, attitudes to make Asian gains”
CanadianManufacturing.com
April 29, 2011

“Free Trade Deal a Tough Sell”
The Kingston Whig-Standard
April 27, 2011

“Financial Analysis and Commentary”
The Wall Street Journal Asia
April 26, 2011

“Heard On The Street: Canadian Banks Aren’t Cracking Chinese M&A”
Dow Jones Chinese Financial Wire / Dow Jones News Service / The Wall Street Journal
April 25, 2011

“Hands across the Pacific”
The Globe and Mail
April 20, 2011

“Asia: From opportunity to crisis in the eyes of Canadians; A nation once warm to the growing economic clout of China and India is now losing its enthusiasm, as a new poll finds more Canadians feel threatened by the rising East.”
The Globe and Mail
April 14, 2011

“Canada-India free trade pact by 2013: Industry Minister”
Indo-Asian News Service
April 7, 2011

“We should be proud of each other; As Canadian expatriates will attest to, fellow citizens are our greatest resource, not a liability”
Vancouver Sun
March 28, 2011

“A changing economic landscape benefits Canada; The global economic climate is changing. China and India are finding themselves increasingly influential and Canadians have the opportunity to benefit”
Vancouver Sun
March 14, 2011

“Homeland of opportunity; Many young Canadians are returning to their families’ native countries”
Vancouver Sun / Montreal Gazette / Calgary Herald / Victoria Times Colonist
March 12, 2011

“Canada-China Relations Priority for Ottawa”
Mingpao (Vancouver)
March 1, 2011

“96% Respondents Urge Ottawa to Prioritize Canada-China Relations”
Singtao (Vancouver)
March 1, 2011

“Canada should improve ties with China and India: APF”
Business in Vancouver
February 28, 2011

“Canada needs an Asian strategy”
Malaysia Sun
February 28, 2011

“Encana founder advising new B.C. premier-designate”
Postmedia News
February 28, 2011

“Foreign investment falls 31% in India”
Vancouver Sun
February 28, 2011

“Canada’s foreign minister upbeat about China trade”
Industry Updates (China) / China Daily / People’s Daily Online
February 25, 2011

“Hong Kong: Asia’s most Canadian city”
Toronto Star
February 24, 2011

“Canada and Japan ponder merits of free-trade deal; B.C.’s forestry, manufacturing and agricultural sectors stand to gain from agreement”
Vancouver Sun
February 24, 2011

“Bank of China opening branch in Calgary, could invest beyond oil and gas”
Calgary Herald
February 11, 2011

“China’s baby steps toward world currency domination”
Financial Post
January 29, 2011

 “Canadian universities rank well but keep their achievements a secret: Woo; Targeting Asian students at a younger age is key to future success”
The Globe and Mail
January 27, 2011

“Election fever complicates plans for Harper return to China and India”
The Canadian Press / Waterloo Region Record / Winnipeg Free Press  /CTV.ca
January 26, 2011

“Chinese state-owned companies, meet Canada’s investment laws”
Embassy Magazine
January 26, 2011

“Chinese companies ready for Canadian investment”
People’s Daily Online (China) / Thai News Service
January 18, 2011

“Chinese non-SOEs eyeing investment opportunities in Canadian manufacturing: China Goes Global Report 2010”
Dawa Business News
January 18, 2011

“8% of Chinese companies are intending to invest in Canada”
World Journal, Vancouver
January 18, 2011

“Chinese investment to Canada, half may come from manufacturing and 85% by non-SOE”
Mingpao, Vancouver
January 18, 2011

“Business Globalizing, 8.9 billion invested in Canada”
Singtao, Vancouver
January 18, 2011

“Chinese companies eye areas beyond resources for investment; Private enterprises in China see Canada as one of the world’s most open economies for financial options”
Vancouver Sun
January 18, 2011

“China looking beyond Canada’s resource sector; Manufacturers attracting attention of Chinese companies that want access to North American market and technology”
The Globe and Mail
January 18, 2011

“Chinese companies ready for Canadian investment”
BBC Monitoring Asia Pacific
January 18, 2011

“Chinese private enterprise eyes Canada for new investment”
Victoria Times Colonist
January 18, 2011

“India, Canada M&A activities likely to be robust: Deloitte”
The Press Trust of India / MSN India
January 16, 2011

“Asia’s Influence Rising in Alberta; Wild West adjusting to Far East mentality”
Financial Post
January 15, 2011

“China’s state-backed fund picks Toronto to set up shop”
The Globe and Mail
January 13, 2011

“Politics at home will spell year of low-risk foreign policy”
The Globe and Mail
January 6, 2011