Event Archive

Our Vice President of Research and Strategy, Vina Nadjibulla, is a discussant during a session titled, China’s Long-term Global Strategy.
 

Join APF Canada for a discussion with Representative Harry Tseng of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada, on the topics of Taiwan's strengths in supply chain resilience, automotive chip technology, and AI advancements.

Dr. Harry Tseng is the Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada, a role he has held since August 2022. Dr. Tseng has a long history of serving in high-level diplomatic positions within Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).

He was Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2020 to 2022, Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council (2016-2017), and Deputy Secretary General of the Office of the President (2016). He has also served as the Representative to the European Union and Belgium, Representative to Palau, Representative to Ireland, and Director General of MOFA's Department of North American Affairs.

The event will be held in Downtown Vancouver. Register your interest (subject to capacity) here.

The Vancouver Taiwanese Film Festival (VTWFF) is back this September! 

This live event will allow audiences to enjoy some of the latest, high-calibre Taiwanese films. 

2024 TWFF brings Taiwan to local audiences through four carefully curated films that span multiple topics and genres exploring the diversity of Taiwanese culture.

On behalf of the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), APF Canada is pleased to invite all Canadian Kakehashi Project alumni to the first virtual event of the 2024-25 program year: Lights! Drama! Action! – The Kuji Autumn Festival.

Dating back over 650 years, the festival is the largest in Iwate Prefecture and features large, highly decorated handmade floats paraded through the streets of Kuji. The event includes an introduction to Kuji City and the Autumn Festival, showcasing past festivals and floats. There will also be a live broadcast from the float decoration site, where you can see the intricate prep work in action.

This is an invitation-only event open to Japan-Canada Kakehashi Project alumni.   

This discussion, with Canadian Minister of Defence, The Hon. Bill Blair, will focus on Canada’s partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region, highlighting its strategic approach and collaborative efforts in this geopolitically vital region. 

The discussion aims to provide a platform for a robust exchange of ideas and perspectives, fostering a deeper understanding of the regional security dynamics and enhancing co-operation between Canada and regional actors.

Encore Livestream Presentation:

ABAC Canada/APF Canada, in partnership with ABAC Singapore and SG Tech, is co-hosting a digital innovation event on the sidelines of the third APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) meeting in Tokyo, Japan. 

The event brings together ABAC members, business leaders from 21 APEC economies, and members of the Digital Trust Advisory, a consortium of global visionaries, thought leaders, and luminaries who provide expert insights on technology, digital policy, and governance. Together they will discuss issues of digital trust, particularly in relation to AI regulation, commercialization, and its impact on people, business, and prosperity in APEC.  

Guests will hear a keynote address from The Hon. Minister Taro Kono, Japan’s Minister for Digital Transformation, participate in an expert AI-themed panel discussion, and a roundtable discussion with ABAC and Advisory Members to deliberate on critical digital ‘now and next’ priorities for APEC. 

The event will conclude with a statement to APEC Leaders and Ministers Responsible for the Digital Economy.

 The North Pacific is of considerable strategic importance to Canada and its allies. Canada has been present in the region for many years, contributing to regional peace and security through various forms of engagement. As the North Pacific region undergoes significant strategic changes due to geopolitical, environmental and technological factors, Canada must strengthen its cooperation with its allies in the region.

This event is being held in conjunction with the annual planning conference organized by Maritime Forces Pacific, which aims to coordinate future operations with counterparts from the "Five Eyes Plus" navies.  

The panel will bring together foreign policy experts and defense practitioners from government, the military and academia to discuss Canada's defense and security contributions to the North Pacific, and strategies for continued engagement.