The Pacific Northwest Gateway to Asia: Trade, Energy and Managing the Environmental Challenges

The Canadian International Council Victoria, in cooperation with the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and Royal Roads University, is hosting a one-day conference on "The Pacific Northwest Gateway to Asia: Trade, Energy and Managing the Environmental Challenges" on October 28, 2014 at the Union Club of BC, 805 Gordon Street, Victoria. The conference will explore the potential for the Pacific Northwest Economic Region to expand its profile and role as an integrated regional gateway to and from Asia in light of new trade and investment opportunities resulting from the expected conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and other trade agreements, and the growing Asian demand for energy. Featured speakers include Hon. Teresa Wat, Minister for International Trade for BC, and APF Canada President and CEO, Stewart Beck. For more information, click here.