Election Focus 2019

In support of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada’s mandate to inform and to educate Canadian policy-makers and the Canadian public on developments within the Asia Pacific, APF Canada has launched its new ‘Election Focus 2019’ video series in the run-up to the fall election.

The 'Focus' series includes six videos featuring expert commentary on 'hot-button' areas and topics including Hong Kong, South Korea-Japan relations, Taiwan, Regional Trade, Canada-U.S.-China relations, and ASEAN. These videos not only detail the specifics and latest developments in each issue area, but also highlight their relevance for Canada.

Following the release of this new video series, APF Canada will publish a policy document containing relevant recommendations for the new Government of Canada. This strategy document will identify the parameters for new policy in the Asia Pacific, focusing on Canada’s national interests and how they relate to key regional developments in Asia.

As always, APF Canada values your feedback and welcomes your input. Join the ‘Election Focus 2019’ conversation on YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn, or Instagram. Or email communications@asiapacific.ca to share your thoughts on our new video series.

Election Focus 2019: Episode 1 (Hong Kong)

Welcome to the first episode of our new video series that identifies the major strategic issues in the Asia Pacific. In this episode, we focus on the on-going situation in Hong Kong, the implications it could have on Canada, as well as Canadian policy recommendations from various experts in the field.

Election Focus 2019: Episode 2 (South Korea and Japan)

In the second installment of our new video series that identifies the major strategic issues in the Asia Pacific, we focus on the current dispute between South Korea and Japan. Specifically, the origins of the current tensions, their wider regional implications, as well as policy recommendations on Canada's role from various experts in the field.

Election Focus 2019: Episode 3 (Taiwan)

The third installment of our new video series that identifies strategic issues in the Asia Pacific shifts towards Taiwan. In this episode, we look at the current state of play in Taiwan, possible Canadian implications, and policy recommendations for the incoming Canadian government from experts in the field.

Election Focus 2019: Episode 4 (Regional Trade)

In the fourth installment of our new video series, we look at regional trade in the Asia Pacific. This episode features an overview of the current regional trade dynamics, the implications they could have on Canada, as well as Canadian policy recommendations from experts in the field.

Election Focus 2019: Episode 5 (Canada-US-China)

The fifth installment of our Election Focus 2019 video series identifying strategic issues in the Asia Pacific explores the trilateral relationship between Canada, the United States, and China. In this episode, we look at the current state of play between the three countries, Canadian implications, and policy recommendations for the incoming Canadian government from experts in the field.

Election Focus 2019: Episode 6 (ASEAN)

In the sixth and final installment of our new video series, the focus shifts to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). This episode features an overview of current affairs related to ASEAN, the implications they could have for Canada, as well as Canadian policy recommendations from experts in the field.