Monday March 18th, 2024 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm PT
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 range from small, invite-only meetings to large, public events. If you are interested in sponsoring one of our events, please reach out to Rosie Bolderston, Program Manager, Grants and Proposals.
Upcoming Events
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March182024APF Canada Event
March 18: India’s National Elections 2024: Deciphering Foreign Policy Implications
VancouverMonday March 18th, 2024 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm PT
VancouverContact
For more information, please email events@asiapacific.ca.
As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears likely to return to power in April-May 2024 for a third consecutive term in the country’s consequential national elections, Canadians will be watching how voters in India – the world’s largest democracy – decide not only their domestic priorities but also the nature of their expanding regional and global influence.
With a population of 1.4 billion people and an economy that is expected to become the world’s third largest by 2030, India is increasingly regarded as not just a counterbalance to China, but a self-assured global power. This panel of leading experts will explore the key dynamics of the upcoming elections and what India’s economic and geopolitical rise means for stakeholders in Canada and around the world.
4:00-4:30 – Informal networking
4:30-5:45 – Opening Remarks and Panel Discussion
Moderator: Ms. Vina Nadjibulla, VP Research & Strategy, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
Speakers:
- Mr. Michael Kugelman, Director of South Asia Institute, Wilson Center
- Prof. Reeta Tremblay, University of Victoria
- Prof. T.V. Paul, McGill University
5:45-6:15 – Audience Q & A with moderator and panellists
Michael Kugelman is Director of the South Asia Institute at the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. He is a columnist for Foreign Policy magazine and has also written for The New York Times, Foreign Affairs, and The Wall Street Journal. His current research focuses on the shifting geopolitics of South Asia, U.S.-India relations, and India's clean energy transition.
Reeta Tremblay is Professor Emerita of Comparative Politics in the Department of Political Science and former Provost and Vice-President at the University of Victoria. Her areas of research include secessionist movements in South Asia, the politics of subaltern resistance, democracy, and governance. She has authored several books, articles, reviews, and is widely considered the leading North American expert on Kashmir.
T.V. Paul is James McGill Professor of International Relations in the Department of Political Science at McGill University and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. Author of numerous books and scholarly articles in the fields of International Relations and South Asia, his forthcoming work explores India’s ‘status quest’ in world politics (The Unfinished Quest: India’s Search for Major Power Status from Nehru to Modi, Oxford University Press, 2024).
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March212024Partner Event
March 21: The Kakehashi Project: Outcomes, Impacts and Paths Forward (An Expert Roundtable Discussion)
Thursday, March 21 6:00-8:00 p.m. PT | 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET
Thursday, March 21 6:00-8:00 p.m. PT | 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET
Where
This is an online event
Through this virtual roundtable event, Kakehashi alumni will hear from expert thought leaders from Canada and the U.S. and selected 2023-24 program participants as they exchange information and opinions on the positive impact of cultural exchange programs, particularly Kakehashi. The alumni speakers will discuss their creatively-executed post-program follow up activities with attention to their inspiration and the results of their efforts. The event will also include breakout networking opportunities.
Expert speakers include: Dr. Nkemjika Ofodile Carruthers (Mansfield Fellow and Policy & Program Advisor, U.S. Department of Education) and Steven Lapointe (Public Affairs Officer, Embassy of Canada in Japan)
This event is hosted by the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) with support from Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. The event is open to all Canadian and U.S. Kakehashi alumni.
For more information about the Kakehashi Project, please visit our website.
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March262024Partner Event
March 26: A Kakehashi Alumni Network Virtual Event: Studying in Japan: Opportunities and Advantages
Tuesday, March 26 6:00-7:30 p.m. PT | 9:00-10:30 p.m. ET
Tuesday, March 26 6:00-7:30 p.m. PT | 9:00-10:30 p.m. ET
Join us to learn about the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) and opportunities for study in Japan.
JASSO is operated by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. A leader in the provision of student services, JASSO administers scholarship and loan programs, support programs for international students, and student life support programs. JASSO aims to foster creative individuals who can become the leaders of the next generation, while promoting international understanding and exchange.
This event is hosted by the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) with support from Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. The event is open to all Canadian and U.S. Kakehashi alumni. For more information about the Kakehashi Project, please visit our website.
Recent Events
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March142024APF Canada Event
Canada Women's International Network (CanWIN) Networking Roundtable - Alberta
March 14, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MT
Calgary, ABMarch 14, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MT
Calgary, ABWhere
PrairiesCan suite, 419 220 4th Avenue SE (Harry Hays building), Calgary, Alberta.
Contact
Please RSVP by March 7, 2024, to confirm your attendance by registering here.
We are pleased to invite you to a Women's Networking Roundtable focused on trade with the Indo-Pacific, hosted by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada), Canadian Women's International Network (CanWIN), and the Trade Commissioner Service in Alberta. The event will take place on Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM at the PrairiesCan suite, 419 220 4th Avenue SE (Harry Hays building), Calgary, Alberta.
As you know, the Indo-Pacific region has become a significant economic powerhouse, and Canada has been actively engaging in trade relations with this region, launching a whole-of-society strategy. Women can play a crucial role in promoting trade and investment between Canada and the Indo-Pacific, and this event is an opportunity for women to connect, share experiences and ideas, build relationships, and learn about upcoming opportunities to open new global markets in the region.
The event will feature guest speakers who will share their insights on the Indo-Pacific region's economic landscape, as well as panel discussions on various aspects of trade with the Indo-Pacific. APF Canada will also share more information about the recently launched women-only business mission to Taiwan and Vietnam later this year. There will also be plenty of opportunities for networking with like-minded women from diverse backgrounds, industries, and organizations that support women in trade.
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March122024APF Canada Event
March 12: Deepening Canada-Japan-US Relations in the Indo-Pacific
Tuesday March 12th, 2024 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Tuesday March 12th, 2024 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Where
Simon Fraser University – Vancouver Campus, Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Room 1400 (Joseph & Rosalie Segal)
Contact
For more information, please email events@asiapacific.ca
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and David Lam Center at Simon Fraser University, with support from the Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver, present an in-person discussion on Deepening Canada-Japan-US relations in the Indo-Pacific.
Agenda
4:30-5:00 – Informal networking
5:00-5:15 – Welcome and Introductory Remarks (Vina Nadjibulla, VP Research & Strategy, APF Canada)
5:15-5:30 – Presentation: Japan’s foreign policy (Prof. Kristi Govella, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa)
5:30-5:45 – Presentation: Canada – Japan relations (Prof. Yves Tiberghien, University of British Columbia)
5:45-6:30 – Panel Discussion on Canada and Japan’s Approaches to the Indo-Pacific Region and Opportunities to Deepen Collaboration and Partnerships
Moderator: Vina Nadjibulla, VP Research & Strategy, APF Canada
- Prof. Kristi Govella, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
- Prof. Yves Tiberghien, University of British Columbia
- Prof. Tsuyoshi Kawasaki, Simon Fraser University
- Prof. Adam Liff, Georgetown University, Visiting Chair of Japanese Politics and Foreign Policy
6:35-7:00 – Audience Q & A with moderator and panellists
7:00 – Closing Remarks (Vina Nadjibulla, VP Research & Strategy, APF Canada)
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February262024APF Canada Event
February 26-29: The Canada-in-Asia Conferences 2024: Agri Food & Climate Solutions
Monday February 26 – Thursday February 29, 2024
SingaporeMonday February 26 – Thursday February 29, 2024
SingaporeWhere
Pan Pacific Singapore
Contact
For more information, please click here or email events@asiapacific.ca
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada), in partnership with Universities Canada, is excited to host the first two thematic Canada-in-Asia Conferences (CIACs) back-to-back in February 2024 in Singapore:
- CIAC2024: Agri-food on February 26-27
- CIAC2024: Climate Solutions on February 28-29
CIAC2024: Agri-food and CIAC2024: Climate Solutions will bring together experts, investors, policy-makers, researchers, business leaders, and innovators from across Asia and Canada to exchange perspectives, knowledge, and ideas and to create collaborative partnerships in these two critical sectors.
CIAC2024: Agri-food and CIAC2024: Climate Solutions will be bridged by the CIAC2024: Gala Dinner on the night of February 27. All conference delegates will be automatically registered for the Gala Dinner, which is also open to registered guests not attending either CIAC2024 conference. The annual CIAC: Gala Dinner is an opportunity for Canada-connected people, organizations, and institutions from across Asia to convene, build networks, and celebrate all things Canada-in-Asia.
Featured Events
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