Events

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is co-organizing a research symposium on July 7 and 8, in partnership with the CÉRIUM Chair in Asian and Indo-Pacific Studies and the Third World Studies Center of the University of the Philippines, as part of our Joint Research Grant.

APF Canada speakers at this event include:

• Alexandre Veilleux, Advisor, Research & Communications (Montreal)
• Don McLain Gill, Indo-Pacific Research Fellow
• Dr. Erik Martinez Kuhonta, John H. McArthur Research Fellow

The 1st Canada–Republic of Korea Track 1.5 Dialogue on Advanced Technology: Artificial Intelligence will be held on July 9, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea, organized by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, the Science and Technology Policy Institute of Korea, and the Embassy of Canada to the Republic of Korea. 

The goal of this Track 1.5 Dialogue is to deepen co-operation and understanding among key stakeholders from Canada and South Korea on AI governance, adoption, and commercialization. 

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By sharing each country’s experiences in AI research, regulatory frameworks, and market applications, the Dialogue will foster relationships among government officials, business leaders, and academic experts. 

Read the Background Note Here

Through these discussions, participants will develop actionable recommendations for bilateral initiatives, offering valuable input to APEC and G7 agendas and strengthening the innovation and technology pillar of the Canada–South Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Info: info@asiapacific.ca

Co-organized by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and Global Affairs Canada, this dialogue will bring together academics, business leaders, civil society, and policy experts to examine the ASEAN-Canada FTA negotiation process and broaden understanding of the agreement’s potential benefits and shared vision for deeper Canada-ASEAN economic co-operation.

Organized against the backdrop of Canada’s newly-elected federal government and positive signals from India, this closed-door dialogue is designed to renew momentum in bilateral engagement by fostering thoughtful exchange across the diplomatic, policy, and business domains.

This gathering will bring together a curated group of senior stakeholders to examine shared strategic priorities and advance practical avenues of co-operation in the India-Canada economic corridor. 

APF Canada's Vice President, Research and Strategy, Vina Nadjibulla, will join the panel along with distinguished experts including Ambassador Ajay Bisaria (former High Commissioner of India to Canada) and Ambassador Nadir Patel (former High Commissioner of Canada to India), as well as special guests Marie-Louise Hannan, Director General - South Asia, Global Affairs Canada, and Chinmoy Naik, Acting High Commissioner of India to Canada.

KAS Canada, the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, and Canadian Institute for Arctic Security are hosting a two-day conference composed of different panels focusing on the energy sector, Indigenous communities' presence, defence sector challenges, and the Pacific view of the Arctic, with a war-gaming session in which you can observe a realistic scenario of climate risks. 

APF Canada's Vice-President Research & StrategyVina Nadjibulla will be speaking at this conference.