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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.

Upcoming Events

  • June 18, 2021

    June 18: Livestream with Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor-in-Chief of The Economist and 2021 John H. McArthur Distinguished Fellow

     

    Complimentary Registration Details Below

    JMDF

     

    The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is hosting a virtual event featuring our
    3rd John H. McArthur Distinguished Fellow, Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor-in-Chief of The Economist.

    >> Post-event Update: View the livestream recording here. <<

    Duelling Superpowers: What does this mean for the rest of us?

    The growth and strength of the Chinese economy and President Xi's more aggressive foreign policy approach have put China and the U.S. on a collision course that threatens to upend our global order. Join us for a timely and open discussion with Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor-in-Chief of The Economist, as she offers her unique perspective.

    About Zanny Minton Beddoes:

    Zanny

    Zanny Minton Beddoes is the Editor-in-Chief of The Economist. During more than 25 years at the newspaper she has written special reports on the world economy, Germany, Latin American finance, global finance and Central Asia. Zanny is a renowned global economics expert, sought-after for her authoritative perspectives on the world economy. She previously worked at the IMF, and as an adviser to the Minister of Finance in Poland.

    For more information about this fellowship please click here. 

    For more information about the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, please click here. 

    When:

    Friday, June 18th, 2021 at 9 a.m. PDT to 10 a.m. PDT | 12 p.m. EDT to 1 p.m. EDT | 5 p.m. BST to 6 p.m. BST

    Contact:

    Please contact events@asiapacific.ca for more information.

    Add to Calendar 06/18/2021 09:00 06/18/2021 10:00 America/Vancouver June 18: Livestream with Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor-in-Chief of The Economist and 2021 John H. McArthur Distinguished Fellow

    Please click here for the LIVE Stream.

     

    Complimentary Registration Details Below

    JMDF

     

    The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is hosting a virtual event featuring our
    3rd John H. McArthur Distinguished Fellow, Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor-in-Chief of The Economist.

    >> Post-event Update: View the livestream recording here. <<

    Duelling Superpowers: What does this mean for the rest of us?

    The growth and strength of the Chinese economy and President Xi's more aggressive foreign policy approach have put China and the U.S. on a collision course that threatens to upend our global order. Join us for a timely and open discussion with Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor-in-Chief of The Economist, as she offers her unique perspective.

    About Zanny Minton Beddoes:

    Zanny

    Zanny Minton Beddoes is the Editor-in-Chief of The Economist. During more than 25 years at the newspaper she has written special reports on the world economy, Germany, Latin American finance, global finance and Central Asia. Zanny is a renowned global economics expert, sought-after for her authoritative perspectives on the world economy. She previously worked at the IMF, and as an adviser to the Minister of Finance in Poland.

    For more information about this fellowship please click here. 

    For more information about the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, please click here. 

    When:

    Friday, June 18th, 2021 at 9 a.m. PDT to 10 a.m. PDT | 12 p.m. EDT to 1 p.m. EDT | 5 p.m. BST to 6 p.m. BST

    Contact:

    Please contact events@asiapacific.ca for more information.

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  • June 24, 2021

    June 24: Trade Stresses in a Post-Pandemic World: A Conversation with Stephen Poloz, former Governor of the Bank of Canada

    Where

    Please register for this event by clicking here.

    When

    Thursday, June 24th, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. PDT to 6:00 p.m. PDT | 8:00 p.m. EDT to 9:00 p.m. EDT

    Contact

    For more information, contact events@asiapacific.ca

    The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is pleased to host a conversation with Mr. Stephen Poloz, Special Advisor at Osler and former Governor of the Bank of Canada, on COVID-19 and global trade and, in particular, the challenges to the future of trade between Canada and Asia in the post-pandemic world.

    The global pandemic has laid bare old weaknesses in the global trading system, strengthening the cause of trade restrictionists everywhere. Beyond the obvious preference to produce health-related products like PPE and vaccines domestically, the pandemic has created new geopolitical tensions that are likely to impinge on future trade arrangements. More fundamentally, growing income inequality is attracting political attention, and well-intentioned policies aimed at addressing that situation are likely to disrupt global supply chains. How can trade-reliant companies prepare themselves for the new normal?

    Join Stephen Poloz in conversation with APF Canada President & CEO Stewart Beck for a wide-ranging discussion of future risks and opportunities.

    Add to Calendar 06/24/2021 17:00 06/24/2021 18:00 America/Vancouver June 24: Trade Stresses in a Post-Pandemic World: A Conversation with Stephen Poloz, former Governor of the Bank of Canada

     

     

    The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is pleased to host a conversation with Mr. Stephen Poloz, Special Advisor at Osler and former Governor of the Bank of Canada, on COVID-19 and global trade and, in particular, the challenges to the future of trade between Canada and Asia in the post-pandemic world.

    The global pandemic has laid bare old weaknesses in the global trading system, strengthening the cause of trade restrictionists everywhere. Beyond the obvious preference to produce health-related products like PPE and vaccines domestically, the pandemic has created new geopolitical tensions that are likely to impinge on future trade arrangements. More fundamentally, growing income inequality is attracting political attention, and well-intentioned policies aimed at addressing that situation are likely to disrupt global supply chains. How can trade-reliant companies prepare themselves for the new normal?

    Join Stephen Poloz in conversation with APF Canada President & CEO Stewart Beck for a wide-ranging discussion of future risks and opportunities.

    Where:

    Please register for this event by clicking here.

    When:

    Thursday, June 24th, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. PDT to 6:00 p.m. PDT | 8:00 p.m. EDT to 9:00 p.m. EDT

    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

  • June 9, 2021

    June 9: ASEAN and Geopolitics: Its Role as a Middle Path Approach to Asia

    Where

    Please register for this event by clicking here. 

    When

    Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. PDT to 9:30 a.m. PDT | 11:30 a.m. EDT to 12:30 p.m. EDT | 11:30 a.m. CLT to 12:30 p.m. CLT

    Contact

    For more information, contact events@asiapacific.ca

    The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the Chile Pacific Foundation welcome you to attend our second joint webinar on the ASEAN region, its emerging presence on the global stage, and the opportunities for engagement for Canada and Chile in particular.

    Given the current geopolitical climate, including growing U.S.-China competition, there is an urgent need to address the importance of a balanced approach to regional affairs, as well as the need for engagement and dialogue between Pacific states. The ASEAN approach provides an example of a “middle path” that has lessons for both Chile and Canada. Our expert panel of speakers will discuss the importance of engagement and diplomacy with ASEAN as an institution, and with ASEAN member states, through bilateral or multilateral engagement. They will also focus on the wider context of this engagement, with respect to Asia’s regional stability and regional order.

    This webinar is the second in a series on ASEAN and the Americas, hosted by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the Chile Pacific Foundation. The final webinar in the series, on Digital Trade, will be held on September 8th, 2021.

  • June 2, 2021

    June 2: CPTPP and Economic Opportunities in Southeast Asia: ASEAN as an Economic Region

    Where

    Please register for this event by clicking here. 

    When

    Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. PDT to 9:30 a.m. PDT | 11:30 a.m. EDT to 12:30 p.m. EDT

    Contact

    For more information, contact events@asiapacific.ca

    The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the Chile Pacific Foundation welcome you to attend a joint webinar focused on the economic opportunities for Canada and Chile in the ASEAN region. Our expert panel of speakers will discuss the strategic opportunities, challenges, and potential for trade and investment within the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement (CPTPP).


    The evolving trade architecture in the ASEAN region, including CPTPP, RCEP and APEC—as well as other bilateral and trilateral trade potential between Canada, Chile and specific states in the ASEAN region—make this a timely and important conversation for the future of economic relations across the Asia Pacific and between ASEAN and the Americas.

    This webinar is the first in a series on ASEAN and the Americas that will be delivered by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the Chile Pacific Foundation. Stay tuned for the other webinars in this series.

    ASEAN and Geopolitics: Its Role as a Middle Path Approach to Asia - June 9th, 2021

    Digital Trade - September 8th , 2021

    This webinar will be hosted in English.

  • May 27, 2021

    May 27: CanWIN Launch Event | le 27 mai : Lancement officiel de CanWIN

    Where

    Virtual - Registration closed

    En ligne - Inscription fermée

    When

    Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. PDT to 6:30 p.m. PDT | 8:00 p.m. EDT to 9:30 p.m. EDT

    le 27 mai 2021  17h HNP à 18h 30 HNP | 20h HNE à 21h 30 HNE

    Contact

    For more information, contact a.w.lee@asiapacific.ca 

    Pour les renseignements, veuillez contacter a.w.lee@asiapacific.ca

    The Canadian Women’s International Network (CanWIN) is an ecosystem of women that champions the business growth of Canadian women entrepreneurs, offering a powerful network of global connections and on-going advocacy and support.

    Building on the efforts of APF Canada’s women-only trade missions to Asia, CanWIN formally connects women thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and gender equality organizations to advance economic equality and empower Canadian women entrepreneurs through engagement with international growth markets in Asia. The next destination market in the women-only trade mission series will be announced at the event.

    Joining us as the keynote speaker is Geeta Sankappanavar, founder and CEO of Akira Impact, an essential assets investment firm that invests to support UN Sustainable Development Goals.

    Other speakers include:

    • Elisa Chiu, Founder, Anchor Taiwan
    • Dr. Allison Sekuler, Managing Director, Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation
    • Jan De Silva, President & CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade
    • Dr. Jackie F. Steele, Founder & CEO, enjoi Diversity & Innovation
    • Sara Wilshaw, Assistant Deputy Minister, Chief Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada
    • Dr. Songyee Yoon, President, NCSOFT & CEO, NCWEST

    Le Réseau international des femmes canadiennes (CanWIN) est un écosystème international de femmes qui favorise la croissance commerciale des entrepreneures canadiennes en leur offrant un puissant réseau de contacts ainsi qu’un soutien continu.

    Tirant parti des efforts déployés par la Fondation dans le cadre de ses missions commerciales exclusivement féminines en Asie, CanWIN vise à établir des liens officiels et à renforcir les relations nouées avec des femmes leaders d’opinion, des entrepreneures et des organisations de promotion de l’égalité entre les genres. Le réseau vise à faire progresser l’égalité et l’émancipation économique des Canadiennes en soutenant leur présence sur les marchés internationaux de l’Asie qui sont en pleine croissance. Le prochain marché de destination de la série de missions commerciales exclusivement féminines en Asie sera dévoilé à cette occasion.

    La conférencière principale sera Mme Geeta Sankappanavar, la fondatrice et PDG d’Akira Impact, une entreprise d’investissement des atouts essentiels qui soutient les objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU.

    Parmi les autres intervenants figurent 

    • Elisa Chiu, Fondatrice, Anchor Taiwan
    • Allison Sekuler, Ph. D., Directrice Générale, Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation 
    • Jan De Silva, Présidente et PDG, Toronto Region Board of Trade 
    • Jackie Steele, Ph. D., Fondatrice et PDG, enjoi Diversity & Innovation 
    • Sara Wilshaw, Sous-ministre adjointe et Déléguée commerciale en chef, Affaires mondiales Canada         
    • Songyee Yoon, Ph. D. Présidente, NCSOFT et PDG, NCWEST
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