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  • October
    30
    2025
    Co-sponsored Event

    October 30: The Role of the Asian Diaspora in Preserving Montreal’s Chinatown

    Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET 

    Montreal

    This event will engage Montréal's university students in exploring the experiences of the Asian diaspora and their role in preserving the cultural heritage of Montreal's Chinatown. The program inc...

    Where

    Montréal

    This event will engage Montréal's university students in exploring the experiences of the Asian diaspora and their role in preserving the cultural heritage of Montreal's Chinatown. The program includes a guided walking tour of Montreal’s Chinatown and a visit to the JIA Foundation’s exhibition, “Yep-Riopel House: A Layered History of Resistance and Belonging.” 

    This event is part of APF Canada’s education programming, which aims to build Asia competencies among Canadians—particularly younger generations—by deepening their understanding of Asia and its diasporic communities. 

    To register, please email Alexandre Veilleux at alexandre.veilleux@asiapacific.ca.  

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  • November
    13
    2025
    APF Canada Event

    November 13: Charting Thailand’s Political Future and Canada–Thailand Relations

    November 13, 2025 4 p.m to 5:30 p.m. PT

    Vancouver

    In Thailand’s 2023 legislative election, the Move Forward Party, a progressive and reformist political upstart, won more seats than any other party. However, a Thai court ordered the party’s di...

    Where

    Downtown Vancouver

    Contact

    events@asiapacific.ca 

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    Hosted by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, in partnership with the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and Capilano University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Pita Limjaroenrat— currently a Senior Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School—will share his views on prospects for Thailand’s democratic renewal, its evolving role in ASEAN, and opportunities for Canada-Southeast Asia co-operation.

    <p><span lang="EN-US">In Thailand’s 2023 legislative election, the Move Forward Party, a progressive and reformist political upstart, won more seats than any other party. However, a Thai court ordered the party’s dissolution in 2024 and banned its leader, the then 42-year-old Pita Limjaroenrat, from serving in politics for 10 years.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">In this discussion, hosted by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, in partnership with the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and Capilano University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Pita Limjaroenrat— currently a Senior Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School—will share his views on prospects for Thailand’s democratic renewal, its evolving role in ASEAN, and opportunities for Canada-Southeast Asia co-operation.</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">This session will be moderated by APF Canada’s <strong>Vice-President of Research &amp; Strategy, Vina Nadjibulla</strong>.</span></p><h2><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Guest Speaker:&nbsp;</strong></span></h2><p>Pita&nbsp;Limjaroenrat formerly led the Move Forward Party (MFP) in Thailand's May 2023 general elections, where his social democratic platform won the most votes and seats in Parliament.&nbsp;</p><img src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Pita%20Limjaroenrat_Headshot_CROP.png" data-align="left" data-entity-uuid="70571bfd-cbaa-4440-9ed6-908de831e49c" data-entity-type="file" alt="Pita Limjaroenrat" width="1000" height="1000" data-caption="Pita&amp;nbsp;Limjaroenrat"><p>Despite this mandate, his attempts to form a government were blocked by institutional mechanisms, and the Constitutional Court dissolved the MFP on August 7. Pita's policy focus centres on addressing grassroots issues, welfare improvements, and human rights, while advocating for the demilitarization of politics and economic demonopolization.&nbsp;</p><p>Currently, Pita is Visiting Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School. He holds a joint MPA-MBA from Harvard Kennedy School and MIT Sloan and has been named on the TIME 100 Next List. Today, Pita&nbsp;continues to champion transparent and equitable governance on a global scale.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><em><span lang="EN-US">Due to limited seating availability, your attendance will not be confirmed until you receive a confirmation email.&nbsp;</span></em></li></ul> Where:
    <p>Downtown Vancouver</p> When:
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    In Thailand’s 2023 legislative election, the Move Forward Party, a progressive and reformist political upstart, won more seats than any other party. However, a Thai court ordered the party’s dissolution in 2024 and banned its leader, the then 42-year-old Pita Limjaroenrat, from serving in politics for 10 years. 

    In this discussion, hosted by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, in partnership with the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and Capilano University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Pita Limjaroenrat— currently a Senior Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School—will share his views on prospects for Thailand’s democratic renewal, its evolving role in ASEAN, and opportunities for Canada-Southeast Asia co-operation.

    This session will be moderated by APF Canada’s Vice-President of Research & Strategy, Vina Nadjibulla.

    Guest Speaker: 

    Pita Limjaroenrat formerly led the Move Forward Party (MFP) in Thailand's May 2023 general elections, where his social democratic platform won the most votes and seats in Parliament. 

    Pita Limjaroenrat

    Despite this mandate, his attempts to form a government were blocked by institutional mechanisms, and the Constitutional Court dissolved the MFP on August 7. Pita's policy focus centres on addressing grassroots issues, welfare improvements, and human rights, while advocating for the demilitarization of politics and economic demonopolization. 

    Currently, Pita is Visiting Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School. He holds a joint MPA-MBA from Harvard Kennedy School and MIT Sloan and has been named on the TIME 100 Next List. Today, Pita continues to champion transparent and equitable governance on a global scale.

     

    • Due to limited seating availability, your attendance will not be confirmed until you receive a confirmation email. 
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Recent Events

  • October
    27
    2025
    Partner Event

    October 27: Possibilities for Myanmar’s Post-conflict Future

    Monday, October 27, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (PT) 

    Vancouver

    More than four years after the Myanmar military overthrew the country’s democratically elected government, it has announced it will hold elections in late 2025. These elections will take place am...

    Where

    University of British Columbia (UBC)

    More than four years after the Myanmar military overthrew the country’s democratically elected government, it has announced it will hold elections in late 2025. These elections will take place amid a civil war in which neither the junta nor the various resistance forces show any sign of defeat or surrender. 

    In this panel discussion, co-hosted by the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, researchers from the UBC Myanmar Initiative and the Knowledge for Democracy in Myanmar Initiative will share their perspectives on the recent conflict dynamics and possibilities for Myanmar’s post-conflict future. 

    Speakers: 

    • Nay Yan Oo, PhD Student, UBC; Fellow, UBC Myanmar Initiative
       
    • Dr. Htet Thiha Zaw, Post-Doctoral Fellow, UBC; Fellow, UBC Myanmar Initiative
       
    • Kai Ostwald (Moderator), HSBC Chair in Asian Research and an Associate Professor, UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs; APF Canada Senior Fellow 
       

    Register here.

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  • October
    21
    2025
    Co-sponsored Event

    October 21: Canada-ASEAN Economic Symposium: Intensifying Canada-ASEAN Economic Relations in the Face of Tariff Disruptions

    Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Ottawa

    Organized by the Canada-ASEAN Initiatives at York University and the ASEAN Committee in Ottawa, and co-sponsored by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the Telfer School of Management at the ...

    Organized by the Canada-ASEAN Initiatives at York University and the ASEAN Committee in Ottawa, and co-sponsored by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa, this symposium aims to broaden the conversation on the future of Canada’s economic relationships with ASEAN. It will explore strategies to intensify Canada-ASEAN trade amid tariff disruptions and examine ASEAN perspectives on deepening economic ties with Canada under these conditions.

    Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President of Research & Strategy at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, will participate in a Fireside Conversation with Goldy Hyder, CEO of Business Council of Canada, on Canada-ASEAN trade in the face of tariff challenges.

    For more information, please contact Dr. Julie Nguyen at j.nguyen@canada-asean.org. 

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  • October
    16
    2025
    Co-sponsored Event

    October 16: Thailand and Soft Power: Thailand in its International Environment

    Thursday October 16th, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. ET

    Quebec City

    This conference explores the many dimensions of Thailand’s soft power within its international environment. Through diplomatic, economic, cultural, and geopolitical lenses, the sessions examine C...

    Where

    Salle Gilbert-Tardif (GHK 2320-2330) Pavillon Gene-H. Kruger, University Laval

    (also available in hybrid format)

    Contact

    For questions, please contact Alexandre Veilleux at alexandre.veilleux@asiapacific.ca  

    This conference explores the many dimensions of Thailand’s soft power within its international environment. Through diplomatic, economic, cultural, and geopolitical lenses, the sessions examine Canada-Thailand relations, foreign policy, and Thailand's soft power influence, particularly through martial arts, Buddhism, and tourism. The companion livestream will be accompanied by subtitles in both English and French.

    The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is a co-sponsor of this event, along with the Graduate School of International Studies (Université Laval), Ministry of International Relations and La Francophonie (Government of Québec), and Canada-ASEAN Business Council.

    Alexandre Veilleux, APF Canada's Advisor, Research & Communications, will be speaking on the panel Canada-Thailand Relations in the Sino-American Rivalry Space.

    Please register for the event here: Select tickets – Thaïlande et soft power - La Thaïlande dans son environnement international – Pavillon Gene-H. Kruger, Salle Gilbert Tardif (GHK2320-2330).

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