APF Canada convenes Strategic Dialogues and Strategic Roundtables that bring together policymakers, private sector leaders, and experts from think-tanks and academia. These sessions aim to build trust, test ideas, and translate them into actionable policy recommendations at a moment when Canada’s Indo-Pacific relationships are expanding rapidly. Our dialogues are designed to be policy-relevant and action-oriented. 

By engaging stakeholders in meaningful discussions, we not only deepen mutual understanding but also pave the way for innovative solutions that can inform government and private sector action. We frequently partner with local institutions and experts in the relevant countries to ensure these events reflect regional realities and priorities. 

In the past year, and as part of the implementation of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, we have convened – or co-organized with like-minded partners – more than 30 gatherings, ranging from public briefings to highly focused Track 2 and Track 1.5 dialogues.

Themes spanned the full spectrum of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy: Arctic and maritime security, Canada-ASEAN economic integration, the management of sensitive ties with India and China, AI governance and cyber-resilience, and the emerging linkages between Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic security theatres. This thematic breadth aims to ensure that Canadian stakeholders can engage on every major file shaping the region’s future. 

Strategic Dialogues: 

2026

Taiwan

  • March 18, 2026, Taipei: Canada–Taiwan Dialogue on Economic Security: APF Canada is co-hosting this Track 1.5 Strategic Dialogue with the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei (CTOT), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (MOFA), National Taiwan University (NTU), and the University of Ottawa. The focus is on strengthening economic security co-operation between Canada and Taiwan. 
     
  • March 17, 2026, Taipei: Regional Security in the Indo-Pacific: Dialogues Among Canada, Taiwan, and Regional Partnerships: APF Canada is co-organizing this Track 2 Strategic Dialogue with the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei (CTOT), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, R.O.C. (MOFA), the Center for China Studies at the National Taiwan University (NTU), and the University of Ottawa. The focus is on strengthening security co-operation in the region, with the aim of generating actionable, policy-relevant recommendations and publications.
     

Philippines

  • March 11–13, 2026, Manila: Track 1.5 Canada–Philippines Dialogue on Economic Security: APF Canada is co-hosting this high-level Strategic Dialogue with the Embassy of Canada to the Philippines and Stratbase bringing together a curated group of policymakers, industry leaders, and experts for a candid, forward-looking discussion on strengthening economic security co-operation between Canada and the Philippines. 
     

India

  • March 5, 2026, New Delhi: Track 1.5 India–Canada Dialogue: Assessing Potential and Priorities in Defence and Security Relations, a high-level dialogue with the Council for Strategic and Defense Research (CSDR) and the Canadian High Commission in Delhi bringing together a curated group of policymakers, industry leaders, experts and thought leaders from both countries to assess the potential for defence co-operation and to deepen bilateral collaboration and security relations. 
     

Singapore

  • February 11, 2026, Singapore: Track II  Dialogue: China Unbound? Domestic Pressures and Regional Consequences event convenes China specialists from Singapore-based research institutions, alongside visiting Canadian officials, analysts, and private-sector participants, to assess these developments and their regional implications.
     

2025

India
 

Philippines
 

  • November 5, 2025, Manila, Philippines: The Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea (An international Track 1.5 Strategic Dialogue; APF Canada is a co-sponsor).

South Korea
 

  • July 9, 2025, Seoul, South Korea: Track 1.5 Dialogue: Harnessing AI Collaboration between Canada and South Korea.

Taiwan
 

Singapore
 

2024

Philippines
 

  • December 11, 2024, Ottawa, Canada: Track 1.5 Dialogue on Canada-Philippines Relations: Towards a Strategic Partnership.

South Korea
 

Mongolia 
 

Strategic Roundtables: 

2026

March 9, 2026, New Delhi, India: Roundtable Discussion: Taking Stock of the India-Canada Bilateral Relationship After PM Mark Carney's Visit: Co-organized by the APF Canada and the Council for Strategic and Defense Research, this roundtable will discuss the trajectory of India-Canada relations following Prime Minister Mark Carney's February-March 2026 visit to India and the broader diplomatic reset between the two countries. 

January 19-20, 2026, Vancouver, Canada: Canada–North Pacific Arctic Workshop: Navigating Emerging Geopolitical Dynamics in the Canadian Arctic and the North Pacific.

2025

  • December 8, 2025, Vancouver, Canada: Forging the Future: Strengthening the Canada-Republic of Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Through Defence Co-operation.
  • December 3: 2025, Ottawa, Ontario: Korean Peninsula Symposium. Co-hosted by Global Affairs Canada, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, the Embassy of the United States of America, and the Embassy of Japan, this symposium explores the theme of Navigating Geopolitics in the Korean Peninsula and Indo-Pacific Region Towards Denuclearization and Regional Stability.
  • November 24, 2025, New Delhi, India: Indo-Canadian Business Chamber’s Annual National Convention 2025 in partnership with APF Canada.
  • November 26, 2025, New Delhi, India: Canada-India Conclave: Navigating a New Chapter in Bilateral Relations (a joint initiative of APF Canada and the Canada-India Research Initiative in partnership with the Council for Strategic and Defence Research).
  • October 3, Ottawa, Canada: APF Canada's inaugural Indo-Pacific Forum with policymakers, business leaders, experts, and civil society representatives to take stock of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy three years on.
  • September 18, Manila, Philippines: The Indo-Pacific at a Crossroads: Taking Stock and Charting Future Trajectories.
  • September 11, Ottawa, Canada: Democratic Resilience & Maritime Security: Protecting Undersea Cables and Critical Digital Infrastructure.
  • May 12, 2025, Ottawa, Canada: Centre for International Policy Studies Conference: Finding Canada’s Place in a Disordered World.
  • March 17, 2025, Vancouver, Canada: Conversation with Japan’s Former Minister of Justice, Hideki Makihara
     
  • February 27, 2025, Ottawa, Canada: Roundtable on President Trump’s First Weeks in Office and the New Economic Order
     
  • February 20, 2025, Singapore: The Future of Cybersecurity: Challenges and Opportunities
     
  • February 20, 2025, Singapore: Fostering Responsible AI Ecosystems: Balancing Innovation and Governance
     
  • February 7, 2025, Vancouver, Canada: Discussion with General Carsten Breuer, Germany’s Chief of Defence - From the Atlantic to the Indo-Pacific: Advancing Germany-Canada Collaboration in a Changing Geopolitical Landscape
     
  • February 3, 2025, Vancouver, Canada: Charting Canada's Maritime Future: A Conversation with Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee

  • January 22, 2025, Vancouver, Canada: Roundtable with Genevieve Tuts, EU Ambassador to Canada

2024

  • November 29, 2024, Vancouver, Canada: Discussion with Ambassador Ian McKay, Canada’s Ambassador to Japan and Special Envoy to the Indo-Pacific
  • November 27, 2024, Vancouver, Canada: Roundtable On the CPTPP Chapter 14 on Electronic Commerce
     
  • November 26, 2024, Vancouver, Canada: Vietnam-Canada Business Forum
     
  • October 22, 2024, Ottawa, Canada: Strengthening Canada-ASEAN Economic Security and Resilience: Promoting Government and Industry Collaboration in ASEAN-Canada Relations
     
  • September 9, 2024, Vancouver, Canada: Roundtable with Ambassador Harry Tseng of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada
  • September 3, 2024, Vancouver, Canada: Roundtable with Indonesia's Minister of Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto
     
  • August 8, 2024, Vancouver, Canada: Canada’s Contribution to Peace and Security in the Indo-Pacific with Minister of National Defence, The Hon. Bill Blair
  • June 11, 2024, Seoul, South Korea: Roundtable with Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security (IFANS)
     
  • May 22, 2024, Vancouver, Canada: Navigating the Indo-Pacific: The Evolving Strategic Partnership Between India and Southeast Asia
     
  • May 7, 2024, Vancouver, Canada: A discussion with the Philippines Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo, The Indo-Pacific Region in the Eyes of the Philippines: Navigating Through Uncharted Waters
  • April 11, 2024, Vancouver, Canada: Roundtable with Ambassador Yamanouchi Kanji of Japan
     
  • March 12, 2024, Vancouver, Canada: Discussion on Deepening Canada-Japan-US Relations in the Indo-Pacific (Follow-up to the September 27, 2023, partner event, Deepening Canada-Japan Relations in the Indo-Pacific).
  • January 9, 2024, Singapore: Roundtable on Global & Regional Implications of the Rise of China and India
     

These initiatives play a critical role in advancing our efforts to build a more resilient and collaborative Indo-Pacific agenda, turning regional uncertainties into opportunities for strategic collaboration.

Contact us at info@asiapacific.ca for more information.