Tuesday July 29, 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Singapore Standard Time (SST)
Events
Supporting research, knowledge-sharing, and dialogue through meetings, conferences, and other events
The Foundation hosts events throughout the year with guest speakers from a variety of countries, sectors, organizations, and backgrounds who share their expertise on specific topics in roundtable settings. External meetings and conferences take place across the country and throughout Asia and range from small, invite-only meetings to large, public events.
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Upcoming Events
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July292025Partner Event
From Eroded Trust to New Opportunity — A Path Forward for Trade
SingaporeTuesday July 29, 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Singapore Standard Time (SST)
SingaporeWhere
Seminar Room 3-1
Manasseh Meyer Building
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
The collapse of trust in global trade — driven by the resurgence of protectionism and the weakening of rules-based institutions — has reshaped the global economic landscape. As Mary Ng writes, when trust erodes, trade is no longer a reliable engine of prosperity but a tool of power and unpredictability. Countries like Canada, long champions of open markets and stable rules, have responded by deepening diversification and forging strong alliances, especially in the Indo-Pacific.
Join us for a public lecture, co-organized with the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, featuring guest speaker The Honourable Mary Ng, Former Canadian Minister of International Trade and Member of Parliament for Markham-Thornhill, and chaired by Dr Denis Hew, Senior Research Fellow, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
This event will explore the how Asian businesses can leverage Canada’s stable economic trading framework to co-invest in energy transition technologies, green and digital infrastructure, and supply chain stability.
To RSVP, please register through this link.
Seats are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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September82025APF Canada Event
September 8-15: Indo-Pacific Research Scholar Richard Heydarian Canada Tour
Monday September 8, 2025 to Monday September 15, 2025
CanadaMonday September 8, 2025 to Monday September 15, 2025
CanadaWhere
September 9 (Winnipeg), September 12 (Ottawa), September 15 (Vancouver)
Contact
For questions, please contact at info@asiapacific.ca
September 9 (Winnipeg), September 12 (Ottawa), September 15 (Vancouver) " options="['Apple','Google','iCal','Microsoft365','Outlook.com','Yahoo']" timeZone="America/Vancouver" trigger="click" inline listStyle="modal" iCalFileName="Reminder-Event" > Richard Heydarian, an APF Canada Indo-Pacific Visiting Scholar, will speak in Winnipeg (September 9), Ottawa (September 12), and Vancouver (September 15) on recent political and security developments in the Philippines and opportunities for closer engagement with Canada.
Please check back in the coming weeks for more details on the time, venue, and registration details.
Mr. Heydarian is a global columnist and policy advisor and a Senior Lecturer at the University of the Philippines' Asian Center. He is a columnist at the Philippine Daily Inquirer, TV host at OneNews/TV5 network, and has written for the world’s leading publications, including The New York Times, Washington Post, The Guardian, Foreign Affairs, and is a regular contributor to Aljazeera English, Nikkei Asian Review, South China Morning Post, and the Straits Times. His most recent books include The Rise of Duterte: A Populist Revolt against Elite Democracy (2017) and The Indo-Pacific: Trump, China, and the New Global Struggle for Mastery (2019).
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September112025Partner Event
September 11: Democratic Resilience & Maritime Security: Protecting Undersea Cables and Critical Digital Infrastructure
Thursday September 11 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time
OttawaThursday September 11 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time
OttawaWhere
Ottawa
At the March 2025 G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Canada led adoption of the G7 Maritime Security Declaration on co-operation on protecting sea lines of communication and critical subsea infrastructure. Translating those commitments into practical collaboration now requires allies and like-minded partners to share intelligence, regulatory best practices, and public-private response frameworks. Lithuania and Taiwan have emerged as frontline innovators in cable-route diversification, rapid-repair capacity, and legal attribution for grey-zone attacks.
This closed-door dialogue will bring together perspectives from these and other critical stakeholders to identify tangible next steps for collective action and resilience. The discussion will feature, H.E. Egidijus Meilūnas, Ambassador of Lithuania to Canada, and H.E. Harry Tseng, TECO Representative in Canada, as well as other high-level officials from Europe, the Indo-Pacific, and Canada. The discussion will be moderated by APF Canada's Vice-President, Research & Strategy, Vina Nadjibulla.
This is an invitation-only event.
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September152025APF Canada Event
September 15: Canada–ASEAN Co-operation at a Turning Point: Priorities for the Malaysia and Philippines Chair Years
Monday September 15, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
VancouverMonday September 15, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
VancouverCanada and ASEAN elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership in 2022 and are currently negotiating a ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA). As Canada looks to diversify beyond the U.S. and deepen its Indo-Pacific ties, ASEAN—home to over 670 million people—is central to Canada’s long-term economic and strategic interests.
This timely discussion will explore how Canada can align more closely with the priorities of Malaysia (ASEAN Chair in 2025) and the Philippines (Chair in 2026), and how those priorities can be leveraged to advance the Strategic Partnership and ACAFTA negotiations.
This event is organized in co-ordination with the visit of two distinguished experts on Southeast Asia:
- Richard Heydarian, Senior Lecturer in International Affairs at the University of the Philippines Asian Center and Visiting Scholar at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
- Dr. Tricia Yeoh, Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Nottingham Malaysia and Senior Fellow at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
To RSVP, please register through this link.
Due to limited capacity, registration will be confirmed via email by the organizing team.
Speakers:
- Richard Heydarian, University of the Philippines Asian Center; APF Canada Visiting Scholar
- Dr. Tricia Yeoh, University of Nottingham Malaysia; APF Canada Senior Fellow
- Kai Ostwald, HSBC Chair and Director, Institute of Asian Research, UBC; APF Canada Senior Fellow (Discussant)
- Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President, Research & Strategy, APF Canada (Moderator)
We hope you can join us for this important conversation on the future of Canada–ASEAN relations.
- Richard Heydarian, Senior Lecturer in International Affairs at the University of the Philippines Asian Center and Visiting Scholar at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
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September222025Partner Event
September 22: Arctic Security Conference
Monday September 22 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Mountain Time
CanadaMonday September 22 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Mountain Time
CanadaWhere
Sternwheeler Conference Centre
Whitehorse, YukonContact
For more information, please click here.
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.
Recent Events
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July172025Partner Event
July 17: India–Canada Business Roundtable
Thursday July 17 10:30 am to 1:00 pm Eastern Time
CanadaThursday July 17 10:30 am to 1:00 pm Eastern Time
CanadaWhere
Ottawa
Contact
This is an invitation-only event.
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.
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July102025Partner Event
July 10: 14th ASEAN-Canada FTA Trade Negotiating Committee Stakeholder Engagement Event
Friday July 10th, 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Malaysia Time
MalaysiaFriday July 10th, 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Malaysia Time
MalaysiaWhere
Invite Only Event
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 Free Trade (ACAFTA) negotiation process and broaden understanding of the Agreement’s potential benefits and shared vision for deeper Canada-ASEAN economic co-operation.
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July92025Partner Event
July 9: Canada–Republic of Korea Track 1.5 Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence
Thursday July 9th at 8:30am to 5:30pm Korea Time
Thursday July 9th at 8:30am to 5:30pm Korea Time
Where
Invite Only Event
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.
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.
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
Invitation List
If you are interested in learning more or would like to be included on our invitation list, please send your contact details to events@asiapacific.ca