Events

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is co-hosting a film screening and panel discussion. 

Join us for the Quebec premiere of the documentary “Invisible Nation,” which follows Taiwan's first female president, Tsai Ing-wen, as Taiwan struggles to preserve its democracy and autonomy. 

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion on relations between Canada and Taiwan. 

Regina, Saskatchewan will host the Western Canada Economic Forum 2025 on January 29-31 at the Hotel Saskatchewan.

The Western Canada Economic Forum (WCEF) is a not-for-profit organization created to showcase the strength of the Western Canadian economy and to create new partnerships for growth. Government and business leaders from across the West will gather at WCEF 2025 to discuss economic growth strategies that strengthen the economy and create jobs.

WCEF will convene key Western Canada business leaders to discuss how a strong Western Canadian economy strengthens the Canadian economy and, vice-versa, how a strong Canadian economy supports growth in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

APF Canada's Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla will speak on the panel, "Trade, Uncertainty and the Road to Asia - What Now?"

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is partnering with the University of British Columbia's School of Public Policy and Global Affairs on the IAR Indo-Pacific Symposium where we’ll be diving into the challenges that lie ahead in 2025 and how they relate to Canada. 

Join us at the Liu Institute for Global Issues – xʷθəθiqətəm (Place of Many Trees) for a day filled with insightful discussions and networking opportunities. 

APF Canada Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla will speak during Session 3, 'Reflecting on Indo-Pacific Canadian Implications,' featuring thoughtful and well-informed discussion on the hotspots, including their implications for Canada as it enters the third year of its Indo-Pacific era.

APF Canada's Distinguished Fellow Yves Tiberghien and Senior Fellow Kai Ostwald are participating as speakers in Session 2, "Indo-Pacific Hot Spots and Key Issues."

Don’t miss out on this unique event to gain valuable insights and connect with experts in the field. 

Join our APF Canada discussion featuring Vice-Admiral (VAdm) Angus Topshee, 38th Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). This in-person event will explore Canada's critical maritime challenges and strategic imperatives in the 21st century.

Against the backdrop of increasing global geopolitical tensions and mounting international pressure to bolster defence capabilities, VAdm Topshee will provide insights into how Canada is responding to calls for increased military spending and a more meaningful maritime presence. 

Drawing from Canada’s recent Defence Policy Update and Ottawa’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, the Vice-Admiral will examine the strategic challenges facing Canada, particularly in the Arctic and Indo-Pacific regions. With NATO allies and global partners emphasizing the need for robust maritime defence, this event offers a timely and critical look at Canada's naval capabilities, the pressures to expand its military role on the world stage, and an evolving geopolitical landscape that demands a more proactive approach to national and collective security.

Please click here to register your interest in this event.

For more information, please contact events@asiapacific.ca. 

The specific location of the event will be provided to registered participants closer to the date. 

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the Montreal Institute for Global Security are pleased to welcome you to our event focusing on the pressing issue of transnational repression in Canada, specifically the digital threats originating from the Indo-Pacific region. 

Join us for insightful discussions and networking opportunities. Learn about the challenges posed by digital repression and ways to combat them.

Speakers:

Terry Glavin, journalist

Ujjal Dosanjh, former Premier of British Columbia

Joanna Chiu, journalist

Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam

Moderator:

Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President Research & Strategy, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

The Australia-Canada Economic Leadership Forum returns for the 9th meeting to bring together 150 leaders from both Australia and Canada. The Forum discusses global challenges and opportunities facing the two countries, while also identifying opportunities for collaboration in areas of trade and investment, global security, foreign policy, economic growth, innovation and technology, energy, and education. Sub-themes this year will include insights on geo-political risks, critical minerals and metals, AI and cybersecurity and infrastructure. The relevance of Indigenous economic inclusion will also be featured.

APF Canada is excited to support the 15th Australia-Canada Economic Leadership Forum as a partner, with President and CEO Jeff Nankivell participating as a speaker. 

Led by Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng, Canadian companies and organizations in various fields will be in Australia highlighting Canadian leadership in agricultural technologies, clean energy, mining equipment and services, and information and communications technologies. Team Canada will work to promote long-term trade and cooperation between Australian and Canadian industries in these priority fields.

The Asia Business Leaders Advisory Council (ABLAC) comprises a high-level group of Asian and Canadian business leaders convened annually by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada to identify and articulate opportunities for improved Canada-Asia business engagement.

Council membership is represented across Canada and more than 10 Asia Pacific economies, and annual meetings are held in cities throughout Canada and Asia. Launched in 2016, ABLAC has emerged into a critical forum to catalyze dialogue and action.

The 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! 

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.