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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 range from small, invite-only meetings to large, public events. If you are interested in sponsoring one of our events, please reach out to Lauren Chang, Program Manager, Sponsorship.

  • April 28, 2021

    April 28: APF Canada's Investment Monitor 2021: Report on Post-COVID Recovery and Foreign Direct Investment Between Canada and the Asia Pacific

    Where

    Please register for this event by clicking here.

    When

    Wednesday, April 28th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. PST to 12:00 p.m. PST | 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST

    Contact

    For more information, contact events@asiapacific.ca. 

    The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is proud to announce the 2021 virtual launch of its annual APF Canada Investment Monitor signature report, which delves into the foreign direct investment (FDI) relationship between Canada and the Asia Pacific.

    The launch coincides with the online release of new data through investmentmonitor.ca, allowing Canadians to use our data visualization tool to uncover novel stories about the Canada-Asia Pacific investment relationship.

    By harnessing primary sources and in-depth research, the Investment Monitor informs Canadian policy-making and public discourse on Canada’s economic relations with the Asia Pacific at a time when engagement is sorely needed for post-pandemic economic recovery. The investment landscape is shifting as COVID-19 continues to pose a threat to the world economy, and APF Canada’s tracking provides an outlook of where these potential opportunities lie.

    The 2021 report, "Post-COVID Recovery and Foreign Direct Investment Between Canada and the Asia Pacific", explores how South Korea, India, Australia, and Singapore envision their post-COVID economies and how these visions may present investment opportunities for Canada, specifically in digital, green, and research and development-engaged sectors. We invite you to join us as we take stock of the current Canada-Asia investment relationship and examine the importance of strategic engagement going forward.

    This project is completed in partnership with The School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary and with sponsorship from the Government of British Columbia, Export Development Canada, and Invest in Canada.

    Add to Calendar 04/28/2021 11:00 America/Vancouver April 28: APF Canada's Investment Monitor 2021: Report on Post-COVID Recovery and Foreign Direct Investment Between Canada and the Asia Pacific

    The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is proud to announce the 2021 virtual launch of its annual APF Canada Investment Monitor signature report, which delves into the foreign direct investment (FDI) relationship between Canada and the Asia Pacific.

    The launch coincides with the online release of new data through investmentmonitor.ca, allowing Canadians to use our data visualization tool to uncover novel stories about the Canada-Asia Pacific investment relationship.

    By harnessing primary sources and in-depth research, the Investment Monitor informs Canadian policy-making and public discourse on Canada’s economic relations with the Asia Pacific at a time when engagement is sorely needed for post-pandemic economic recovery. The investment landscape is shifting as COVID-19 continues to pose a threat to the world economy, and APF Canada’s tracking provides an outlook of where these potential opportunities lie.

    The 2021 report, "Post-COVID Recovery and Foreign Direct Investment Between Canada and the Asia Pacific", explores how South Korea, India, Australia, and Singapore envision their post-COVID economies and how these visions may present investment opportunities for Canada, specifically in digital, green, and research and development-engaged sectors. We invite you to join us as we take stock of the current Canada-Asia investment relationship and examine the importance of strategic engagement going forward.

    This project is completed in partnership with The School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary and with sponsorship from the Government of British Columbia, Export Development Canada, and Invest in Canada.

    Where:

    Please register for this event by clicking here.

    When:

    Wednesday, April 28th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. PST to 12:00 p.m. PST | 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST

    Contact:

    For more information, contact events@asiapacific.ca. 

    Please register for this event by clicking here.

    For more information, contact events@asiapacific.ca. 

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Recent Events

  • April 14, 2021

    April 14: Webinar: Strategic Foresight in Asia

    Where

    Please register for this event by clicking here. 

    When

    Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. PST to 6:15 p.m. PST | 8:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. EST

    Contact

    For more information, contact events@asiapacific.ca. 

    The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is pleased to host a panel discussion on the use of strategic foresight in Asia with Bart Édes, author of Learning from Tomorrow – Using Strategic Foresight to Prepare for the Next Big Disruption.

    COVID-19 surprised many governments who found themselves ill-prepared to respond to the massive social and economic disruptions of a pandemic. Similarly disruptive trends – in areas as diverse as food security, climate change, technology, and geopolitics – can be detected on the horizon.

    Our expert panellists will discuss some of these emerging trends, how to read weak signals and drivers of change, and what modelling future scenarios can tell us about the potential impact disruption will have on Canada's engagement with the region. The use of strategic foresight will help us better respond to future challenges and be better prepared for the disruptive trends that are already with us and underway.

    Moderated Panel Discussion with :

    Bart Édes
    Author and Distinguished Fellow, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

    Dr. Susann Roth
    Advisor & Chief of Knowledge Advisory Services Center, Asian Development Bank (Manila)

    Dr. Rathana Peou Norbert-Munns
    Southeast Asia Regional Scenarios Coordinator, CGIAR Programme on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (Phnom Penh)

    Dr. Jeffrey Reeves (Moderator)
    Vice-President Research, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (Vancouver)

  • April 13, 2021

    April 13: Japan and Asia in the Post Pandemic Era: Selective Cooperation vs Strategic Competition in Southeast Asia

    Where

    Please click here to register. 

    When

    Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. PST to 5:30 p.m. PST | 7:00 p.m. EST to 8:30 p.m. EST

    Contact

    For more information, please click here. 

    The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the Centre for the Study of Global Japan are pleased to invite the public to attend this conversation on Japan and Asia in the Post-pandemic Era. 

    Sebastian Strangio, author of In the Dragon's Shadow, and international experts will be discussing the roles of Japan, Canada, the U.S., and China in Southeast Asia. 

  • March 25, 2021

    March 25: INDIGI-X Virtual Exchange

    Where

    Please click here to register for this event. 

    When

    Thursday, March 25th, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. PST to 5:30 p.m. PST 

    Contact

    For more information, please contact raylene@INDIGI-X.com

    The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and INDIGI-X are pleased to invite the public to attend the Final Presentations of the second cohort of Indigenous Professionals in Canada, Fiji, and New Zealand. 

    24 Indigenous professionals from three different countries are presenting their findings and recommendations at the end of a six-week virtual exchange. Both The Hon. Carolyn Bennett of Canada and The Hon. Nanaia Mahuta of New Zealand will attend the presentations, alongside a number of other community, government, and industry delegates. 

    INDIGI-X is a platform for Indigenous professionals around the world to work together, identify business opportunities, and engage in international trade. Learn more about the program at www.INDIGI-X.com. 

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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