Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. PT
Canada Events
Upcoming Events
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September42025APF Canada Event
September 4: Canada’s Strategic Positioning in the Critical Minerals Era: Building Resilience Across the Pacific
VancouverThursday, September 4, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. PT
VancouverWhere
Downtown Vancouver
Contact
For questions, please contact events@asiapacific.ca
To RSVP, please register through this link.
Downtown Vancouver " options="['Apple','Google','iCal','Microsoft365','Outlook.com','Yahoo']" timeZone="America/Vancouver" trigger="click" inline listStyle="modal" iCalFileName="Reminder-Event" > The Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy (2022) aims to position Canada as a sustainable, reliable supplier while deepening partnerships with like-minded economies. Yet China’s dominance and the Indo-Pacific’s dependence on its supply chains, coupled with shifting U.S. investment approaches, present significant challenges. At the same time, Canada has opportunities to bolster regional resilience through bilateral and plurilateral initiatives, and under its G7 leadership has called for collective action.
This panel will examine practical policy recommendations and partnership pathways to advance Canada’s critical minerals priorities in the Indo-Pacific.
Speakers:
- Constantine Karayannopoulos, Former Chairman and CEO, Neo Performance Materials
- Dr. Pascale Massot, University of Ottawa; APF Canada Senior Fellow
- Vina Nadjibulla (Moderator), Vice-President, Research & Strategy, APF Canada
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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 Malaysian 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.
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October12025APF Canada Event
October 1-2: Indo-Pacific Forum
Wednesday October 1, 2025 to Thursday October 2, 2025
OttawaWednesday October 1, 2025 to Thursday October 2, 2025
OttawaWhere
Ottawa
Contact
More details and registration information to follow.
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) will host the inaugural Indo-Pacific Forum in Ottawa on October 1–2, 2025. This high-level forum will bring together Canadian and Indo-Pacific policymakers, business leaders, academic experts, and civil society representatives to take stock of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy three years after its launch.
The Forum will feature interactive roundtables, fireside conversations, and a public panel discussion on key themes including regional security, economic resilience, critical minerals and supply chains, climate and energy cooperation, and people-to-people ties. It will also serve as a platform for APF Canada’s eight Indo-Pacific Research Fellows, who will present research findings alongside senior and visiting fellows, providing evidence-based insights to inform both policymaking and public dialogue.
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October152025Co-sponsored Event
October 15-16: Montreal International Security Summit
Wednesday October 15, 2025 to Thursday October 16, 2025
MontrealWednesday October 15, 2025 to Thursday October 16, 2025
MontrealWhere
Montreal
With the goal of addressing some of the most pressing geopolitical challenges of our time, the annual Montreal International Security convenes Canadian and international experts to engage in constructive dialogue and identify strategies to navigate a rapidly changing global order.
The conference brings together leading practitioners, policymakers, and thought leaders from around the world to Canada, all of whom share a common dedication to understanding and resolving contemporary and emerging challenges to human rights and security.
APF Canada's Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla will be speaking at this year's conference.
Recent Events
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August272025Partner Event
August 27: Invisible Nation Screening & Panel Discussion
Wednesday August 27th, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. PT
VancouverWednesday August 27th, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. PT
VancouverWhere
Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas, 88 W Pender St., 3rd Floor, Vancouver, BC
A winner and nominee of several international documentary awards, Invisible Nation sheds a light on the Taiwanese who have fought to safeguard their autonomy and democratic way of life, despite enduring decades of external threats and military harassment.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Angel Liu, Director General, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office; Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President Research & Strategy, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada; Professor Yves Tiberghien, UBC Professor of Political Science and Visiting Professor, Taipei School of Economic and Political Science and APF Canada Distinguished Fellow; and Vanessa Hope, Director of Invisible Nation.
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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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June252025Partner Event
June 25: Exploring Business Opportunities in Vietnam for Canadian Companies
Wednesday, June 25, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT
TorontoWednesday, June 25, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT
TorontoWhere
Please click here to register.
APF Canada is proud to support Export Development Canada’s “Exploring Business Opportunities in Vietnam,” empowering Canadian companies eyeing expansion into one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic markets.
This free, virtual, one-hour partner event is happening on June 25.