Friday February 7, 2025 11:00am to 12:30pm PT
Event Archive
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February72025APF Canada Event
February 7: Discussion with General Carsten Breuer, Germany’s Chief of Defence
CanadaFriday February 7, 2025 11:00am to 12:30pm PT
CanadaThe Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada will host General Carsten Breuer, Germany’s Chief of Defence, for a timely discussion with APF Canada Fellows, researchers, and attendees.
This event, titled “From the Atlantic to the Indo-Pacific: Advancing Germany-Canada Collaboration in a Changing Geopolitical Landscape,” will examine how our two countries can strengthen security and defence co-operation in light of the rapidly shifting global order.
Recent developments—including Russia's invasion of Ukraine in Europe and growing geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific—underscore the need for closer collaboration between Germany and Canada. With the election of President Trump for a second term in the United States, the urgency of rethinking alliance structures and strategic priorities across both regions has never been more pronounced.
As our countries seek to navigate questions of economic security, energy challenges, and defence modernization, this conversation with General Breuer offers invaluable insights into Germany’s perspective on transatlantic and Indo-Pacific security engagement.
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February32025Partner Event
February 3: Transnational Repression in Canada: Digital Threats from the Indo-Pacific
Monday February 3rd, 2025 from 4:00pm to 6:20pm PT
VancouverMonday February 3rd, 2025 from 4:00pm to 6:20pm PT
VancouverWhere
Downtown Vancouver
Contact
For registration, please click here.
Live streaming is available here.
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the Montreal Institute for Global Security are pleased to welcome you to our event focusing on the pressing issue of transnational repression in Canada, specifically the digital threats originating from the Indo-Pacific region.
Join us for insightful discussions and networking opportunities. Learn about the challenges posed by digital repression and ways to combat them.
Speakers:
Terry Glavin, journalist
Ujjal Dosanjh, former Premier of British Columbia
Joanna Chiu, journalist
Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam
Moderator:
Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President Research & Strategy, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
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February32025APF Canada Event
February 3: Charting Canada's Maritime Future: A Conversation with Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee
February 3, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PT
VancouverFebruary 3, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PT
VancouverJoin our APF Canada discussion featuring Vice-Admiral (VAdm) Angus Topshee, 38th Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). This in-person event will explore Canada's critical maritime challenges and strategic imperatives in the 21st century.
Against the backdrop of increasing global geopolitical tensions and mounting international pressure to bolster defence capabilities, VAdm Topshee will provide insights into how Canada is responding to calls for increased military spending and a more meaningful maritime presence.
Drawing from Canada’s recent Defence Policy Update and Ottawa’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, the Vice-Admiral will examine the strategic challenges facing Canada, particularly in the Arctic and Indo-Pacific regions. With NATO allies and global partners emphasizing the need for robust maritime defence, this event offers a timely and critical look at Canada's naval capabilities, the pressures to expand its military role on the world stage, and an evolving geopolitical landscape that demands a more proactive approach to national and collective security.
Please click here to register your interest in this event.
For more information, please contact events@asiapacific.ca.
The specific location of the event will be provided to registered participants closer to the date.
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January312025Partner Event
January 31: IAR Indo-Pacific Symposium: Challenges in 2025 and Implications for Canada
Friday January 31st, 2025 from 9:45am to 5:00pm PT
VancouverFriday January 31st, 2025 from 9:45am to 5:00pm PT
VancouverWhere
Liu Institute for Global Issues, University of B.C.
6476 NW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2Contact
For more information, please click here.
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is partnering with the University of British Columbia's School of Public Policy and Global Affairs on the IAR Indo-Pacific Symposium where we’ll be diving into the challenges that lie ahead in 2025 and how they relate to Canada.
Join us at the Liu Institute for Global Issues – xʷθəθiqətəm (Place of Many Trees) for a day filled with insightful discussions and networking opportunities.
APF Canada Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla will speak during Session 3, 'Reflecting on Indo-Pacific Canadian Implications,' featuring thoughtful and well-informed discussion on the hotspots, including their implications for Canada as it enters the third year of its Indo-Pacific era.
APF Canada's Distinguished Fellow Yves Tiberghien and Senior Fellow Kai Ostwald are participating as speakers in Session 2, "Indo-Pacific Hot Spots and Key Issues."
Don’t miss out on this unique event to gain valuable insights and connect with experts in the field.
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January292025Partner Event
January 29-30: Canada Economic Forum: A National Stage to Showcase the Strength of the Western Canadian Economy
Wednesday January 29th at 8:00am CT to Thursday January 30th at 12:00pm CT
ReginaWednesday January 29th at 8:00am CT to Thursday January 30th at 12:00pm CT
ReginaWhere
The Hotel Saskatchewan
2125 Victoria Avenue, Regina, SK, S4P 0S3, CanadaRegina, Saskatchewan will host the Western Canada Economic Forum 2025 on January 29-31 at the Hotel Saskatchewan.
The Western Canada Economic Forum (WCEF) is a not-for-profit organization created to showcase the strength of the Western Canadian economy and to create new partnerships for growth. Government and business leaders from across the West will gather at WCEF 2025 to discuss economic growth strategies that strengthen the economy and create jobs.
WCEF will convene key Western Canada business leaders to discuss how a strong Western Canadian economy strengthens the Canadian economy and, vice-versa, how a strong Canadian economy supports growth in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
APF Canada's Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla will speak on the panel, "Trade, Uncertainty and the Road to Asia - What Now?"
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January232025Partner Event
January 23: Shinnenkai 2025: New Year Celebration with the Centre for Japanese Research
Thursday January 23rd, 2025 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm PT
Thursday January 23rd, 2025 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm PT
Where
C. K. Choi Building
1855 West Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2 Canada
Contact
Please click here to register.
Join us for an engaging evening celebrating the new year and fostering connections among students, professionals, and faculty. This event will feature cultural food, interactive activities, and a showcase of exciting initiatives by the Centre for Japanese Research (CJR).
Special Guests Attending:
- Consul General Yoshiaki Takahashi
- Dr. Allison MacFarlane (Director, SPPGA)
- Joseph Caron (former Ambassador of Canada to Japan)
- Vina Nadjibulla (Vice President of the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada)
- Dr. Yves Tiberghien (Professor of Political Science, Konwakai Chair in Japanese Research, and Director of the CJR)
- Kai Ostwald (Director of the Institute of Asian Research)
- Andrew Horvat (Honorary Research Fellow, CJR)
What to Expect:
- Networking Opportunities with Faculty, Professionals and Government Officials.
- Game and Activities: Try your hand at DIY calligraphy (書き初め), share your resolutions on our community poster, and enjoy trivia games with prizes.
- Food & Snacks: Savor Japanese-inspired light snacks, sushi, and more throughout the evening.
- CJR Showcase: Discover the Centre’s past events, research, and publications at our booth.
- Special Gift: Take home handcrafted chocolates inspired by the Centre for Japanese Research.
RSVP is required to attend the event.
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January232025Co-sponsored Event
January 23: Film Screening & Panel: Canada-Taiwan Relations in a Changing World
Thursday January 23rd from 4:00pm to 7:00pm ET
MontrealThursday January 23rd from 4:00pm to 7:00pm ET
MontrealWhere
Ciné-Campus de l'Université de Montréal / Pavillon J.-A.-Desève / Salle B-6420 (6e étage)
2332 Boulevard Édouard-Montpetit Montréal, QC H3T 1J4
Contact
To register, please click here.
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is co-hosting a film screening and panel discussion.
Join us for the Quebec premiere of the documentary “Invisible Nation,” which follows Taiwan's first female president, Tsai Ing-wen, as Taiwan struggles to preserve its democracy and autonomy.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion on relations between Canada and Taiwan.
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January222025APF Canada Event
January 22: Visit by the EU Ambassador to Canada: Amb. Genevieve Tuts
Wednesday January 22nd from 10:45am to 12:15pm PT
Wednesday January 22nd from 10:45am to 12:15pm PT
Where
Downtown Vancouver
APF Canada will be hosting a roundtable discussion with Her Excellency Geneviève Tuts, the newly appointed hashtagEU Ambassador to Canada. Attendees will include various APF Canada Distinguished Fellows, researchers, and members of the local consulates. The discussion will focus on a wide range of topics including economic issues, global security, and the Canada-EU relationship.
APF Canada President & CEO, Jeff Nankivell, will act as the moderator.
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January142025Partner Event
January 15: 11th TransPacific Entrepreneurial Conference
Wednesday January 15th at 9am to 8:25pm Hong Kong Time
Hong KongWednesday January 15th at 9am to 8:25pm Hong Kong Time
Hong KongWhere
Hong Kong with a virtual platform
Contact
For more information for the in-person attendance, please click here.
For more information on the virtual attendance, please click here.The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (CanChamHK), in collaboration with the Hong Kong Canada Business Association (HKCBA), is hosting the 11th TransPacific Entrepreneurial Conference. The hybrid event will center on opportunities for trans-pacific cooperation in new growth strategies in various industries including Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Transition, Infrastructure & Finance, Health Care, Wealth Management & Clean Tech. As a hub for innovative initiatives in the region, the Conference aims to provide a space for industry leaders to connect and share insights, as well as to promote economic resilience through collaboration.
APF Canada President & CEO Jeff Nankivell will be presenting to guests at the VIP Lunch.
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December112024Co-sponsored Event
December 11: Dialogue on Canada-Philippines Relations: Towards a Strategic Partnership
Wednesday December 11th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET
OttawaWednesday December 11th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET
OttawaWhere
Ottawa
APF Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Philippine Embassy in Ottawa and Global Affairs Canada, is hosting a strategic dialogue between Canada and the Philippines.This inaugural dialogue will bring together experts, academics, government officials, and private sector leaders from both countries to discuss and deepen bilateral partnerships. The discussions will focus on key areas for bilateral co-operation, such as maritime security and governance, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), space, trade, and investment.DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM
As an anchor partner for Canada in Southeast Asia, the Philippines plays a crucial role in Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, making this dialogue an important platform for advancing mutual interests.Objectives
- Strengthen the Canada-Philippines partnership in critical areas of mutual interest, including maritime governance, cybersecurity, AI, space exploration, trade, and investment.
- Explore collaborative opportunities that align with Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy and the Canada-Philippines Comprehensive Partnership.
- Assess and address the security dynamics in the South China Sea and their implications for both nations.
- Foster greater understanding and co-operation between the public and private sectors of both countries.
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December102024External Event
December 11: South Korea-Canada Economic Security Forum
Wednesday December 11th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Korean Time
South KoreaWednesday December 11th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Korean Time
South KoreaThis forum is co-hosted by the Embassy of Canada in Seoul and the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy.
APF Canada's Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla will participate in the panel "Canada-Korea Strategic Partnership and Its Implications for Enhancing the ROK’s Economic Security."
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November302024Partner Event
November 30 - December 1: Kakehashi Project Interactive Learning Forum
November 30 - December 1, 2024
TorontoNovember 30 - December 1, 2024
TorontoWhere
This event is open to all Canadian, U.S., and Japanese Kakehashi Project alumni currently living in Japan. For more information on the Project, please visit our website.
The Kakehashi Interactive Learning Forum is organized and hosted by the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), and will take place over two days in Tokyo. The forum is open to all Kakehashi alumni residing in Japan. Organized around the theme, “What we can do to ensure a sustainable future – learning from Japanese initiatives”, participants will have the chance to learn about and discuss the 17 universal SDGs and hear from an expert speaker from the Japanese energy sector.
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November292024APF Canada Event
November 29: Canada, Japan, and the Indo-Pacific with Ambassador Ian McKay
November 29, 2024, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. PT
VancouverNovember 29, 2024, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. PT
VancouverWhere
In-person: Downtown Vancouver
Virtually: livestreamed on our youtube channel. Please click here.
Contact
In this discussion, Ambassador Ian McKay, Canada’s Ambassador to Japan and Special Envoy for the Indo-Pacific, will touch upon the current political dynamics in Japan and what they might mean for Canada-Japan relations.
Amb. McKay will also share his thoughts on the state of Canada’s Indo-Pacific engagement two years into Ottawa’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, as well as takeaways from his recent participation at last month’s ASEAN-Canada Special Summit in Vientiane, Laos and the recently concluded APEC Leaders’ Summit in Lima, Peru.
Click here to register.
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November292024Partner Event
November 29: 1st Canada-ASEAN Energy Transition Summit
Nov 29, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. GMT+8
SingaporeNov 29, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. GMT+8
SingaporeWhere
Grand Hyatt Singapore, 10 Scotts Rd, Singapore 228211
Contact
Click here for info and registration.
The Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC) is hosting the first Canada-ASEAN Energy Transition Summit in Singapore, on November 29th, 2024.
By 2040, the Indo-Pacific will represent 50% of global GDP. Energy transition is a key consideration for this high-growth economic region to support rapidly growing electrification needs and to meet net-zero goals.
Canada offers world-leading energy solutions, resources, and technology. This high-impact, inaugural Summit will profile Canada’s role as the go-to partner to meet the region’s unique energy security and sustainability needs. This will also serve as a landmark initiative to establish the Canada-ASEAN energy transition partnership, which will generate value for the Canadian economy and create long-term commercial opportunities for its energy sector.
This Summit will provide a sought-after platform for exchanging insights, forging partnerships, and exploring bilateral investment opportunities. By convening senior stakeholders and decision-makers, sharing best practices, and exploring the immense investment potential Canada poses, this event will result in mutually beneficial economic outcomes and an acceleration of the energy transition on both sides.
Objectives:
- Establish Canada as a global leader and key partner to ASEAN in meeting the region’s unique energy security needs.
- Showcase Canada’s clean and renewable energy expertise, solutions, resources and R&D in nuclear energy, LNG, hydrogen/ammonia, CCUS, and more.
- Foster outcome-oriented dialogue between Canadian and Southeast Asian policymakers and businesses on how to form partnerships to advance the energy transition in the region.
- Raise awareness among multinational corporations and energy companies on the opportunities that Canada presents for energy investment.
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November272024Co-sponsored Event
November 27: CPTPP Policy Forum on Inclusive Trade
November 27, 2024, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PT
VancouverNovember 27, 2024, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PT
VancouverThe Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada invites you to attend the CPTPP Policy Forum on Inclusive Trade, an event for strategic policy dialogue co-organized by APF Canada and Global Affairs Canada.
DOWNLOAD OUR FORUM PROGRAM
This half-day event will feature an opening panel with The Hon. Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, alongside ministers from the international Inclusive Trade Action Group (ITAG).It will be followed by four consecutive panel discussions tackling trade diplomacy and the role of inclusive trade, utilization success stories and challenges, and exploring how data and AI can be used to make the CPTPP more inclusive.
Participants will hear from a diverse lineup of domestic and international experts.
Seating is limited; please register here to attend. Registrants will receive further event details prior to November 25.
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November262024Partner Event
November 26: Vietnam-Canada Business Forum
Tuesday, November 26th, 2024, from 09.00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (PT)
VancouverTuesday, November 26th, 2024, from 09.00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (PT)
VancouverWhere
Oceanview Ballroom, Pan Pacific Hotel, Vancouver, BC
As a co-supporter of this event, APF Canada invites you to join the Business Forum: Enhancing Connectivity between Vietnam and Canada in Manufacturing and Energy Sectors on November 26, 2024 in Vancouver, BC.
This forum is organized by the Vietnam Trade Office in Canada in the framework of the visit to Canada of The Honorable Nguyen Hong Dien, Vietnam Minister of Industry and Trade; together with Vietnam businesses and leaders from agencies regulating industry and energy sectors in Vietnam.
This forum provides a platform for businesses to better understand why the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) can improve Canada’s economic links with Vietnam as well as how Vietnam is important to Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.
Attendees will gain insights from experts on strategies to leverage the CPTPP to enhance the supply chain and production chain connectivity between our two countries in energy and manufacturing sectors. This event is where businesses and governments come together to explore new venues for collaboration between Canada and Vietnam.
APF Canada's Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla will participate in the 10:30 a.m. panel discussion: 'New international business context and the reshaping of energy and manufacturing’s supply chain.'
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November222024External Event
November 22-25: NATO Parliamentary Assembly's 70th Annual Session
November 22-25, 2024
MontrealNovember 22-25, 2024
MontrealHosted by the Parliament of Canada, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s 70th Annual Session will take place in Montréal, Canada from 22 to 25 November 2024.
APF Canada Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla will moderate the 'Meeting the China Challenge' panel on November 23.
Panel 3: Meeting the China Challenge
Panelists:
- Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President, Research & Strategy Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
- Colonel (retd) Robert E. Hamilton, Head of Eurasia Research, Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI)
- Paul Evans, Professor Emeritus, School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, University of British Columbia
Click here for more information.
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November212024External Event
November 21: Canadian Science Policy Conference
Thursday, November 21, 10:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. EST
OttawaThursday, November 21, 10:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. EST
OttawaWhere
Ottawa
Canadian Science Policy Conference Panel: Resource Extraction in Space: New Frontier in Innovation and Policy
This panel, organized by the University of Saskatchewan, features a presentation by Dr. Hema Nadarajah, Program Manager, Southeast Asia, at APF Canada.
The next frontier of resource extraction will not take place beneath our feet but over our heads. Space will be the next frontier in resource extraction because planetary bodies are composed of required minerals. It is estimated that the potential resources that can be recovered from one asteroid alone may be worth upwards of $10 quintillion. The extraction of space minerals is moving from fiction to reality through advances in in robotics, artificial intelligence, astronomy and reduced cost of space vehicle launches. While many countries have taken steps to create legislation for commercial space activities, Canada has not taken action despite long-standing excellent space programs.
The panel will bring together scientists and space policy experts to discuss space resource mining and Canada’s role in it to generate discussion for policies aimed to investment in people, infrastructure and capital infrastructure.
Click here for information and registration.
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November192024External Event
November 19: Navigating Global Trade
November 19, 2024, 3:15 p.m - 6:00 p.m. PT
VancouverNovember 19, 2024, 3:15 p.m - 6:00 p.m. PT
VancouverWhere
Paradox Hotel Vancouver, BC V6E 0C6
Join us with Business in Vancouver Editor-in-Chief Hayley Woodin Hastings and EDC’s Chief Economist, Stuart Bergman for an exclusive event where industry leaders, experts, and 2024 BC Export Award nominees and finalists will gather to explore the challenges and opportunities in global trade amid geopolitical risks.
Learn about export strategies, supply chain security, and emerging market trends from a distinguished panel, and connect with key players in the industry during the panel discussion and networking reception.
APF Canada's Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla joins Stuart Bergman, chief economist and vice-president at Export Development Canada and David Kratochvil, president and CEO at BQE Water, as a panellist at this event.
Click here to register.
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November132024Partner Event
November 13-15: 2024 APEC CEO Summit
Wednesday November 13, 2024 from 7 p.m. to Friday Nov 15, 2024 at 5:20 p.m. (Peru Time)
LimaWednesday November 13, 2024 from 7 p.m. to Friday Nov 15, 2024 at 5:20 p.m. (Peru Time)
LimaFor over 30 years, the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit has been the premier business event in the Asia Pacific. In 2024, it will be held in Lima, Peru from November 13th to 15th, bringing together over 1,000 C-level executives, thought leaders and government representatives under this year’s theme, "People, Business, Prosperity."
The Canadian business delegation for the CEO Summit will be led by the Canadian members of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), Ms. Jan De Silva and Mr. Joseph Fung, supported by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada in our capacity as the Secretariat of ABAC Canada.
The curated lineup of speakers will present groundbreaking ideas and innovative solutions to address the region's most pressing challenges in trade, energy transition and the role of critical minerals, the future of work, financial inclusion, and sustainability; aiming to spark innovative solutions that promote economic growth and prosperity across the region. The Summit will also highlight the latest trends and disruptive technologies, such as artificial intelligence and digital health, that are transforming businesses and society today.
Participants will also hear keynote addresses from world leaders.