Monday September 21st, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET
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September212026APF Canada Event
September 21: A Conversation with Cheng-Chwee Kuik: Theorizing Hedging — Southeast Asia, China, the US, and Canada
TorontoShow more Show lessWhere
Downtown Toronto
Contact
For more information, email events@asiapacific.ca
For registration, please click here.
Join us at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy for a talk with Cheng-Chwee Kuik, Professor of International Relations at the Institute of Malaysian and International Studies, on his new book, Theorizing Hedging: Explaining Shifts and Variations in Alignment Choices (Cambridge University Press, 2026).
Professor Kuik argues that hedging — not balancing or bandwagoning — is the modal behavior of non-great powers navigating high-stakes uncertainty, and offers one of the first theoretical accounts of strategic hedging in world politics. He will explain not only why smaller states hedge, but also why their alignment decisions shift and vary over time.
Professor Kuik will then apply his framework to the current strategic environment, examining how Southeast Asian states are calibrating their relationships with China and the United States, as well as with other middle powers, including Canada.
Agenda
4:00 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. Welcoming remarks 4:10 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. Book Talk – Cheng Chwee Kuik, Professor of International Relations, National University of Malaysia (UKM) 4:40 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Moderated discussion with Lynette Ong, Distinguished Professor of Chinese Politics at the University of Toronto 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Networking -
September222026APF Canada Event
September 22–23: Confronting Hybrid Threats in the Arctic: Foreign Information Manipulation and Civilian Resilience
September 22nd to 23rd, 2026
WhitehorseShow more Show lessWith the increase in Canadian and foreign investment and an expanded military presence, the Canadian Arctic is likely to become a bigger target of hybrid threats, such as cyber attacks and attacks on critical infrastructure, as well as foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI).
This two-day workshop, co-organized by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada), the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada (KAS Canada), and Pendulum Geopolitical Advisory, will explore models for how northern and Indigenous communities might build greater civilian resilience against these threats, drawing examples and lessons learned from Europe and the Indo-Pacific.
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September252026APF Canada Event
September 25: Maps and the Emergence of the Filipino Nation
September 25, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PT
VancouverShow more Show lessWhere
Downtown Vancouver
Contact
For more information, please email events@asiapacific.ca.
To register, please click here.
The Philippines has been described as a young nation with an old history. Its long and complicated history can be read, partly, through maps and cartography.In this presentation, Ambeth R. Ocampo, Senator Gil J. Puyat Professor of History at the Ateneo de Manila University and the Senator Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. Professor of Governance at the University of Makati, will deliver a lecture showing how, from the 16th to the 21st centuries, the evolution of the geographic shape of the archipelago reflects the idea and emergence of the Filipino nation.For his contributions to cultural heritage and international academic dialogue, Professor Ocampo has been conferred the Order of Lakandula (Rank of Bayani), the Presidential Medal of Merit, the Fukuoka Academic Prize of Japan, and knighthoods from the governments of France and Spain. A prolific author, he maintains Looking Back, the longest-running editorial page column on history for the Philippine Daily Inquirer, and has published over 35 books. His recent titles include History in Lockdown (2024) and Cabinet of Curiosities: History from Philippine Artifacts (2023).Professor Ocampo’s distinguished career in public service includes tenures as Chairman of both the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the National Historical and Heritage Commission.
Recent Events
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June302026Partner Event
June 30: 5th UCalgary International (UCI) Annual Calgary Consular Stampede Events
CalgaryShow more Show lessThis is an invitation-only event.Since 2022, UCalgary International (UCI) has hosted an annual breakfast for the Calgary Consular Corps (CCC) as an invite-only event on the fringes of the UCalgary President’s Stampede BBQ.
This year’s discussion features the growing importance of the Asia Pacific region to Canada’s international engagement and to UCalgary’s global priorities. As universities play an increasingly central role in advancing academic diplomacy, this topic offers a timely opportunity to consider how post-secondary institutions can contribute meaningfully to Canada’s evolving partnerships across the region.
APF Canada's Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla, will deliver a keynote address on Canada and the Asia-Pacific: Strategic Partnerships in a Changing Geopolitical Landscape at the breakfast event, as well as a special talk on Navigating the Indo-Pacific: Power, Partnership, and Canada’s Strategic Role to the university leadership and business communities.
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June162026APF Canada Event
June 16: PRC Power Abroad Webinar Series Session 3: PRC’s Strategy of Lawfare and Lessons from Hong Kong
Tuesday June 16th, 2026 from 9:00 am to 10:15 am PT | 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm ET
VancouverShow more Show lessWhere
To register, please click here.
Canada's relationship with the People's Republic of China (PRC) is entering a new chapter — and the opportunities are significant. Renewed diplomatic ties, reduced tariffs on key exports, and fresh interest from major Chinese investors signal real momentum. But seizing those opportunities requires more than optimism. It requires understanding how Beijing operates and guardrails to protect Canadian values, as well as economic and national security interests.
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is launching PRC Power Abroad and the Guardrails We Need — a new webinar series unpacking the PRC's evolving foreign policy toolkit. Each session brings leading global experts to offer practical insights for Canadian businesses, policymakers, and advocates looking to engage China strategically — and on Canada's terms.
Visit the Webinar Series Main Page
Session 3: PRC’s Strategy of Lawfare and Lessons from Hong Kong
Hong Kong's common law system was once treated as an institutional firewall. This session traces how it was dismantled — from the 1997 sovereignty transfer through the 2019 Anti-Extradition Bill protests and their aftermath. Dr. Eric Lai, Senior Fellow at Georgetown Center for Asian Law, and author of Legal Resistance under Authoritarianism, will examine how a critical minority of legal professionals resisted state encroachment, the limits of that resistance, and what Hong Kong's experience reveals about the vulnerability of legal institutions to sustained political pressure from above.
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June102026Partner Event
June 10: International Day of Women in Diplomacy Forum 2026
June 10, 2026
OttawaShow more Show lessWhere
Ottawa
This is an invitation-only event.Organized by the Women Heads of Diplomatic Missions in Ottawa (WHDMO) and Gowling WLG, this forum on June 10 will celebrate the International Day for Women in Diplomacy. Representing all 32 women Ambassadors in Ottawa, WHDMO serves as a collective voice advancing collaboration and elevating the role of women in diplomacy.
Aligned with this year’s theme, “Leadership Equality, Advancement and the pursuit of Peace,” the event will explore the broader impact of women’s leadership in diplomacy—highlighting their role in advancing equality, shaping global conversations, and promoting peace.
Through engaging discussion and shared perspectives, the forum will reflect the growing influence of women leaders across international, economic, and social spheres. We look forward to convening leaders for an inspiring morning dedicated to recognizing and advancing women’s leadership in diplomacy.
APF Canada's Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla will be moderating a discussion on the economic sphere.
