About Us

Vision

The Canadians Abroad Project consists of a policy research consortium initiated by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada with the support of The Royal Bank of Canada Foundation, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Western Economic Diversification Canada, the Government of British Columbia and the Walter & Duncan Gordon Foundation. This three year (2008-2010) joint research project analyzes the causes and consequences of the Canadian citizens by birth or naturalization living abroad.

• Download a Canadians Abroad Brochure
• Job Opportunities (no positions currently available)

Goals

To gain a better understanding of, and share knowledge about:

• the number, country of residence and characteristics of Canadians living abroad;
• the factors underlying the creation of the overseas Canadian community;
• the economic, fiscal and political implications of the growing number of Canadians abroad; and
• Canada’s possible policy responses.

Targeted Audience

This project is targeted at stakeholders in government, business and academic communities, who are interested in Canadians abroad for professional and personal reasons.

Research Activities

Policy-oriented research is the core of the project, including:

• in-house research conducted by APF Canada;
• joint research efforts with partner organizations;
• commissioned research conducted by independent researchers.

Dissemination

Dissemination of information is the key to the project. In order to deliver our research findings to a wide audience, various methods will be employed, including:

• workshops, roundtables and conferences;
• publications; and
• creation of a special project website.

Advisory Committee

• Satwinder Bains: Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies, UFV
• François Bertrand: Immigration Partnerships and Initiatives, Government of British Columbia
• Miro Cernetig: The Vancouver Sun
• Tung Chan: S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
• André Cyr: Statistics Canada
• Don DeVoretz: Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
• Patrick Johnston: Walter & Duncan Gordon Foundation
• Martha Justus: Strategic Research and Statistics, Citizenship and Immigration Canada
• Eugene Kwan: Stikeman Elliott LLP
• Yuen Pau Woo: Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

Consortium/Partner Organizations

The consortium consists of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, with the support of:

• The Royal Bank of Canada Foundation
• Citizenship and Immigration Canada
• Western Economic Diversification Canada
• The Government of British Columbia
• The Walter & Duncan Gordon Foundation

 And with the participation of:

• S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
• Ryerson University – Ted Rogers School of Business Management
• University of the Fraser Valley – Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies

Contact Us

Dr. Don DeVoretz, Research Director
Tel: 604-630-1531 or 604-684-5986
Fax: 604 681-1370
Email: don.devoretz@asiapacific.ca 
www.canadiansabroad.ca  

Kenny Zhang, Senior Project Manager
Tel: 604-630-1527 or 604-684-5986
Fax: 604-681-1370
Email: kenny.zhang@asiapacific.ca
www.canadiansabroad.ca  

Support Us

We welcome your generous sponsorship or donations to the project, or specific publications and events that you wish to support. The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is a registered charity and can accept tax-deductible donations under the Income Tax Act. For information on donations to the Foundation, please contact Jill Price.