The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is hosting the Canada-Asia 2013 conference between June 3-5 in Vancouver. The conference will bring fresh perspectives and on-the-ground insights from leading experts across Asia and Canada to discuss the latest developments in Asia and to chart Canada’s response to the rise of Asia. For more information, please visit the conference website at www.CanadaAsia2013.ca.
Announcements & Upcoming Events
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Jun3Canada-Asia 2013: Navigating Asia's Future, Charting Canada's Strategy
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Jul3Third Canada-China Human Capital Dialogue ConferenceIn conjunction with the Chinese Academy of Personnel Science, the China Society for Research on Exchange and Development of International Professionals, and the Center for China & Globalization, the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is organizing the third Conference of the Canada-China Human Capital Dialogue in Beijing, China from July 3-4, 2013. The conference is part of the “2013 Annual Conference of the China International Talent Exchange and Development Research Association: International Human Resources Services Forum.” The conference will provide a platform for both Canadian and Chinese think tanks and policymakers to exchange views on policy challenges and make recommendations in areas of human capital exchange between Canada and China.
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Oct8Canada-ASEAN Business ForumThe Canada-ASEAN Business Council is launching its flagship event, the Canada-ASEAN Business Forum, in Singapore on October 8-9, 2013. The Forum will bring together executive-level business leaders and senior government officials from Canada and throughout Southeast Asia to discuss business, trade and investment opportunities between Canada and Southeast Asia. Yuen Pau Woo, President and CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, will be a speaker at the event. For more information, please visit their website.
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May9Transforming Canada-China Educational Cooperation: Significant Legacies and Future ChallengesIn partnership with the Chinese Academy of Personnel Science, the China Society for Research on Exchange and Development of International Professionals, and the Center for China & Globalization, the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is co-hosting a conference on ‘Transforming Canada-China Educational Cooperation: Significant Legacies and Future Challenges’ from May 9-10, 2014 in Beijing. The conference will bring together leading scholars and administrators from both Canada and China, who are involved in cooperative linkages between Chinese and Canadian universities, to reflect on the long-term contribution of these projects. For more information, please visit the conference website.
Recent Events
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May14Saskatchewan Forum 2013Yuen Pau Woo, APF Canada President and CEO, will join a panel on “Doing Business with China” at the Conference Board’s 2013 Saskatchewan Forum. The Forum takes place from May 14-15 in Saskatoon. For more information, please visit their website.
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May13Asian Heritage Month Roundtable and LectureThe Asian Heritage Month Festival is hosting a roundtable and lecture on “Youth, Identity and Asian Heritage” on May 13 in Toronto. Joy Kogawa, an acclaimed Japanese-Canadian poet and writer, will give a lecture and Donna Quan, Director, Toronto District School Board, will deliver a plenary address. The event will be held at the Sandra Faire and Ivan Fecan Theatre, Accolade East Building, York University from 2:00PM-4:30PM. Email asianheritagecanadian@yahoo.ca to register to attend.
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May10Workshop on Local Demand for Skills and Policy: A Case of Quzhou, ChinaAs part of the Canada-China Human Capital Dialogue, the APF Canada is holding a workshop on ‘Demand for Skills and Policy: A Case of Quzhou’ on May 10, from 10:00 to 11:30 am at the APF Canada office, 220-890 West Pender Street, Vancouver. A delegation from China’s Quzhou Municipal Government will attend. If you are interested, please contact Kerri.Parker@asiapacific.ca.
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May7CCBC 2013 President’s Luncheon with Director of China’s National Economic Research InstituteThe Canada-China Business Council is hosting its 2013 President’s Luncheon on May 7, 2013 at the Sheraton Toronto Centre, 123 Queen St. West. Professor Fan Gang, Director of China’s National Economic Research Institute, will discuss the state of China’s economy and the transition towards a socially, technologically and environmentally sustainable economic model. APF Canada’s National Conversation on Asia is supporting the event. For more information and to register to attend, please visit CCBC’s website.