Wednesday February 26th, 2025 from 6pm ET to 8pm ET
Events
Supporting research, knowledge-sharing, and dialogue through meetings, conferences, and other events
The Foundation hosts events throughout the year with guest speakers from a variety of countries, sectors, organizations, and backgrounds who share their expertise on specific topics in roundtable settings. External meetings and conferences take place across the country and throughout Asia and range from small, invite-only meetings to large, public events.
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If you are interested in sponsoring one of our events, please reach out to Rosie Bolderston, Senior Program Manager, Grants and Proposals.
Upcoming Events
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February262025Co-sponsored Event
February 26: Foreign Interference in Canada
MontrealWednesday February 26th, 2025 from 6pm ET to 8pm ET
MontrealConnexion internationale de Montréal (CIMtl) invites you to its third wine talk on Wednesday, February 26, 2024, starting at 6 p.m. ET, where we'll discuss the growing issues of foreign interference in Canada, a topic of major concern in the current geopolitical context.
With rising international tensions, Canada has seen a rise in efforts to influence foreign actors, whether through disinformation, cyberattacks, or other forms of intervention.
Program:
- Overview of recent forms of interference
- Impact on democracy, citizens' rights and national security
- Actors' responsibilities and preventive measures
- Recommendations for reinforcing protection and preventing incidents
APF Canada's Research & Communications Consultant Alexandre Veilleux is a panellist at this event.
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March282025APF Canada Event
CanWIN Global Summit (CGS): The Women’s Business Mission Series to Asia Capstone Event
March 28, 2025
TorontoMarch 28, 2025
TorontoWhere
Shangri-La Toronto, 188 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5H 0A3
Contact
For inquiries, please contact Dr. A.W. Lee, Director of Inclusive International Trade, APF Canada.
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.
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April22025Partner Event
April 2: Air Canada Begins New Non-stop Flights from Vancouver to Manila
April 2, 2025
VancouverApril 2, 2025
VancouverWhere
YVR
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.
Recent Events
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February202025APF Canada Event
February 20: The Future of Cybersecurity: Challenges and Opportunities
Thursday February 20, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
SingaporeThursday February 20, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
SingaporeWhere
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the High Commission of Canada, Singapore, are co-organizing a closed-door panel on cybersecurity.
By Invitation Only
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February202025Partner Event
February 20: Fostering Responsible AI Ecosystems: Balancing Innovation and Governance
Thursday February 20, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Singapore Time
SingaporeThursday February 20, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Singapore Time
SingaporeWhere
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the High Commission of Canada, Singapore, are co-organizing a closed-door panel on artificial intelligencem (AI).
By invitation only.
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February192025APF Canada Event
February 19-21: Canada-in-Asia Conference 2025
Wednesday February 19th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. to Friday February 21st, 2025 2 p.m. (Singapore Time)
SingaporeWednesday February 19th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. to Friday February 21st, 2025 2 p.m. (Singapore Time)
SingaporeThe Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) and Universities Canada are delighted to announce that the Canada-in-Asia Conference 2025 (CIAC2025) will be held February 19-21, 2025, at the Raffles City Convention Centre in Singapore.
The Conference provides a range of opportunities for engagement and exchange with likeminded partners:
Plenary sessions focused on global topics such as geopolitics and sustainable infrastructure.
Concurrent sessions organized around four Sectors and four Engagement Tracks.
Networking sessions to meet and connect with potential partners.
The annual CIAC Gala Dinner, the centrepiece attraction for Canadians with interests in Asia, and for those based in Asia who have business, institutional, or personal connections to Canada.
About CIAC
The Canada-in-Asia Conference is an annual, multi-directional engagement platform for Canada-based and Asia-based companies, institutions, universities, and governments. CIAC convenes business leaders, experts, investors, policy-makers, researchers, and innovators from across Asia and Canada to exchange perspectives, knowledge, and ideas, with the goal of facilitating collaborative partnerships.
We look forward to seeing you in Singapore in February 2025!
Invitation List
If you are interested in learning more or would like to be included on our invitation list, please send your contact details to events@asiapacific.ca