The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada will officially open its Asia Regional Office in Singapore on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, with a ceremony officiated by The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada.
This marks Minister Anand’s first official engagement in Singapore in 2025, underscoring the Government of Canada’s commitment to advancing its priorities in the Indo-Pacific region – including trade diversification, innovation partnerships, and sustainable economic co-operation.
APF Canada's new Asia Regional Office, supported by the Government of Canada through its Indo-Pacific Strategy, supports various APF Canada programs in the region, provides a convening space for use by Canadian partners, and serves as a platform to strengthen collaboration between Canada, Singapore, and the wider Indo-Pacific.
Program
2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Guests and Media Arrive
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Special Keynote Address by The Hon. Anita Anand
- Remarks by APF Canada President & CEO Jeff Nankivell on APF Canada's role in the Indo-Pacific region.
4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
- Lion Dance Performance & Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
4:15 p.m. – 4:25 p.m.
- Formal Photos
4:25 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. & Onwards
- Networking Reception
