Events

With the world’s largest population and projections to become the third-largest economy by 2027, India’s economic growth, infrastructure expansion, and potential as a manufacturing and investment hub are remarkable, though not without challenges. 

Join us for a roundtable discussion with Dr. C. Raja Mohan, APF Canada's inaugural Indo-Pacific Visiting Scholar, and a renowned expert on geopolitics, global governance of emerging technologies, and Indian foreign and economic policies. 

The in-person event will delve into India’s complex economic and security landscape, exploring opportunities for partnerships in technology, trade, and innovation — engaging governments, the private sector, and civil society.

As the Indo-Pacific region becomes increasingly significant amid rising geopolitical and geo-economic uncertainties, understanding India’s role as a rising power and economic powerhouse is more crucial than ever. 

While Canada-India relations have faced diplomatic challenges, a deeper exploration of their bilateral ties and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific is essential. 

As Ottawa recalibrates its relations with friends and adversaries on the global stage, it also seeks to expand and diversify its engagement in the Indo-Pacific. 

This event, featuring renowned strategic affairs expert and India’s foremost scholar on geopolitics and foreign policy Dr. C. Raja Mohan, APF Canada's inaugural Indo-Pacific Visiting Scholar, will explore the complexities of contemporary geopolitics, Canada-India relations, and their shared role in the Indo-Pacific.

Program:

• Introductory Comments: Dr. C. Raja Mohan, APF Canada's inaugural Indo-Pacific Visiting Scholar.
• Panel Discussion: APF Canada Distinguished Fellow T.V. Paul (moderator), Dr. Raja Mohan, APF Canada Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla, Vincent Rigby (McGill University), Christopher Neal (Canadian International Council)
• Audience Q&A

The Canadian Women’s International Network (CanWIN), presented by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, will be hosting the second annual CanWIN Global Summit (CGS): The Women’s Business Mission Series to Asia Capstone on March 28, 2025. 

This event will celebrate the successes of mission delegates, discuss the opportunities facilitated by APF Canada for in-market advantages, and explore paths forward for Canada to further diversify its export markets into the dynamic Indo-Pacific region.

CGS2025 will include engaging keynote speakers, panel discussions, a showcase of women entrepreneurs in our network, past delegates, and women business leaders from across Canada and Asia.

This event is exclusively open to CanWIN members, past mission delegates, and partners.

Air Canada is launching a new international destination with service from Vancouver (YVR) to Manila.  

The flight will begin April 2, 2025 with non-stop, year-round, 3 to 4-times weekly service. (Three times from April 2nd to April 30th and then four times a week) and will operate with Air Canada's Boeing 787-9. 

The service represents a strategic expansion of Air Canada's international network with the addition of non-stop flights between its Pacific hub at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in the Philippines.

It will be Air Canada's 12th route in its transpacific network from Vancouver, which includes Japan, South Korea, People's Republic of China, Hong Kong SAR, Thailand, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand, leveraging Vancouver's geographic position as the closest major North American city to Asia.

Flights from Canada to Manila can be purchased starting December 5, 2024 on aircanada.com, through Air Canada's contact centres, and via travel agents.

Join us at Invest Ottawa for a high-impact event designed to equip businesses, policymakers, and trade professionals with insights and strategies to navigate the turmoil of international trade. The event will bring together government trade agencies, private sector leaders, and international trade experts to discuss real-world strategies for diversifying Canadian trade.

Our Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla will be speaking at this event.