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Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is an independent, not-for-profit public institution providing high-quality, relevant, and timely information and analysis on Canada-Asia relations and clear, specific, and actionable policy advice to business and government.

APF Canada's work includes field and desk research, big data and statistical analysis, surveys and polling, events and networking, timely media commentary, and a regular Asia Watch newsletter – all publicly accessible on the Foundation's website.

This is the community page of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) highlighting news and events of interest to our friends and partners in Canada and the Asia Pacific region.

Our mission is to be Canada's catalyst for engagement with Asia and Asia's bridge to Canada. We do this by partnering with both the private and public sector. A leader in research and analysis on Canada-Asia relations for over 40 years, APF Canada has developed strong ties with policy-makers, business leaders, academics, and opinion makers in Canada and throughout the Asia Pacific region. Our current themes are:
• Business Asia
• Southeast Asia
• South Asia
• North Asia
• Education
• Emerging Issues
• Education

We are funded primarily by the proceeds of an endowment from the Government of Canada and by corporate and individual donors. The affairs of APF Canada are governed by a Board of Directors.

Deepening relationships down under! 🇨🇦 🇦🇺 APF Canada and the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney co...
10/22/2026

Deepening relationships down under! 🇨🇦 🇦🇺

APF Canada and the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney co-hosted a Canada– Track 1.5 Strategic Dialogue in recently.

Building on the March 2026 Australia–Canada Joint Statement, this full-day dialogue convened key strategists and thought leaders to outline a strategic roadmap for deeper bilateral economic and security co-operation.

Across four focused sessions, participants addressed shared challenges confronting middle powers, including critical mineral supply chains, stockpiling, and regional energy security. The Dialogue also explored areas for multilateral diplomacy across the Indo-Pacific region.

Êtes-vous un(e) stratège en communication créatif(ve), dynamique et innovant(e)?La FAP Canada recherche un(e) gestionnai...
10/21/2026

Êtes-vous un(e) stratège en communication créatif(ve), dynamique et innovant(e)?

La FAP Canada recherche un(e) gestionnaire des communications (sensibilisation et stratégie) à temps plein, à , dans le cadre d’un contrat à durée déterminée d’un an. Vous nous aiderez à mieux tirer parti de nos canaux de communication, de nos activités et de nos publics actuels dans le cadre de la mise en œuvre d’une stratégie de communication tournée vers l’avenir. Celle-ci permettra de renforcer l’engagement autour de nos résultats de recherche et de nos programmes, de nos événements, de nos réseaux et de nos projets, tout en renforçant la notoriété de la FAP au Canada et à l’échelle mondiale, conformément à son cadre stratégique quinquennal.

La date limite de présentation des candidatures est fixée au 2 novembre 2026, à 23 h 59 (HP).*
🔗 Pour postuler : https://www.asiapacific.ca/fr/about-us/employment-opportunities

*Les candidatures seront examinées au fur et à mesure de leur réception, et le poste pourrait être pourvu avant la date limite; nous vous encourageons donc à soumettre votre candidature dès que possible.

Are you a creative, energetic, and innovative communications strategist? We are looking for a full-time Communications M...
10/21/2026

Are you a creative, energetic, and innovative communications strategist?

We are looking for a full-time Communications Manager (Outreach & Strategy) on a fixed one-year contract in to help us better leverage our current communications channels, audiences, and activities in the implementation of a forward-looking communications strategy that will enhance engagement with our various activities and research streams.

The application deadline is November 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT.*
🔗 here: https://www.asiapacific.ca/about-us/employment-opportunities

*Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the deadline, so we encourage you to apply early.

L’événement Canada-en-Asie : Élan Taipei a marqué, la semaine dernière, le début des discussions en vue de la Conférence...
10/21/2026

L’événement Canada-en-Asie : Élan Taipei a marqué, la semaine dernière, le début des discussions en vue de la Conférence Canada-en-Asie de mars 2027.

Tenu le 14 octobre, Élan Taipei a exploré les principales possibilités d’intégration des chaînes d’approvisionnement énergétiques entre le Canada et Taïwan, en mettant l’accent sur les ressources énergétiques et les matériaux essentiels à la fabrication de pointe. Les technologies énergétiques, le gaz naturel liquéfié (GNL), les énergies renouvelables et les minéraux critiques sont autant de domaines dans lesquels le Canada peut collaborer avec Taïwan pour soutenir ses écosystèmes essentiels des semi-conducteurs et de la fabrication de pointe.

Perspectives clés :

⚡ SÉCURITÉ ÉNERGÉTIQUE : Les industries taïwanaises de fabrication de pointe ont besoin d’un approvisionnement énergétique fiable et à prix concurrentiel, que le Canada pourrait contribuer à assurer.

⛏️MINÉRAUX CRITIQUES : Le Canada et Taïwan pourraient tirer parti de la complémentarité de leurs ressources minérales grâce à une coopération bilatérale en matière de traitement des matériaux, de raffinage, de recyclage et d’économie circulaire.

🔋 TECHNOLOGIES PROPRES : Les possibilités de collaboration sont nombreuses dans les domaines de l’hydrogène, des piles à combustible, de l’énergie à faibles émissions de carbone et des technologies écoénergétiques destinées au secteur manufacturier.

📈 CROISSANCE : Les discussions ont souligné l’importance de dépasser les relations traditionnelles entre acheteurs et vendeurs pour bâtir des partenariats à long terme et soutenir une coopération industrielle durable.

🤝 PROCHAINES ÉTAPES : Faire déboucher le dialogue sur les politiques publiques sur des partenariats commerciaux et des investissements, en réunissant les entreprises canadiennes et taïwanaises autour de projets pilotes réalisables dans les secteurs de l’énergie, des minéraux critiques et des technologies propres.

La série Élan propose des rencontres clés en amont de la . Elle réunit, dans différentes villes de l’Indo-Pacifique, des hauts responsables gouvernementaux, des dirigeants d’entreprise et des leaders du milieu universitaire pour examiner les grands enjeux qui façonnent les relations entre le Canada et l’Asie.

Cet événement a été rendu possible grâce au généreux soutien de nos commanditaires. Nous tenons également à remercier nos conférencières et conférenciers pour leur contribution aux échanges.

Les discussions sur la sécurité énergétique se poursuivront au Japon, lors de l’événement Canada-en-Asie : Élan Tokyo, puis à la CCEA 2027, les 3 et 4 mars 2027 à l’hôtel Shangri-La de Singapour. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous y retrouver!

❗Petit rappel : Profitez dès maintenant d’un rabais de 20% sur les billets de la avec le code EARLYBIRD20, valable jusqu’au 31 octobre 2026. Pour en savoir plus et vous inscrire : https://www.canada-in-asia.ca/

Government of British Columbia | Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan | Global Taiwan Medical Alliance 全球台灣醫衛總會 | 台灣區電機電子工業同業公會 TEEMA | 太平洋經濟合作理事會中華民國委員會

We kicked off discussions for the upcoming Canada-in-Asia Conference (CIAC2027) in March 2027 last week with Canada-in-A...
10/21/2026

We kicked off discussions for the upcoming Canada-in-Asia Conference (CIAC2027) in March 2027 last week with Canada-in-Asia: Momentum Taipei.

With a focus on the energy and materials foundations of advanced technology manufacturing, Momentum on October 14 explored key opportunities for Canada-Taiwan energy supply chain integration. Energy technologies, LNG, renewables, and critical minerals are all areas in which Canada can partner with Taiwan to support its crucial semiconductor and advanced manufacturing ecosystems.

Key insights:

⚡️ENERGY SECURITY: Taiwan’s advanced manufacturing industries require reliable and competitively priced energy that Canada could help supply.

⛏️ CRITICAL MINERALS: Canada and Taiwan can harness mineral complementarity through bilateral co-operation on materials processing, refining, recycling, and circular economy initiatives.

🔋CLEAN TECH: Abundant opportunities exist for collaboration in hydrogen, fuel cells, low-carbon energy, and energy-efficient technologies for manufacturing.

📈 GROWTH: Discussions emphasized the value of moving beyond conventional buyer–seller relationships toward long-term partnerships and sustained industrial co-operation.

🤝 NEXT STEPS: Translate policy dialogue into practical business partnerships and investments connecting Canadian and Taiwanese businesses through feasible pilot projects in energy, critical minerals, and clean technology.

The Momentum series is a milestone engagement series leading up to , convening senior leaders from government, business, and academia to explore key issues shaping Canada–Asia relations in Indo-Pacific cities.

A gracious thank you to all our sponsors and supporting organizations, as well as the speakers who made this event possible.

Discussions on energy security will continue in Japan at Canada-in-Asia: Momentum Tokyo and at the Shangri-La in , March 3-4, 2027! We hope to see you there.

❗A quick reminder: Now’s the time to secure 20% off tickets with code EARLYBIRD20 through October 31, 2026. Learn more and register here: https://www.canada-in-asia.ca/

Government of British Columbia | Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan | Global Taiwan Medical Alliance 全球台灣醫衛總會 | 台灣區電機電子工業同業公會 TEEMA | 太平洋經濟合作理事會中華民國委員會

La FAP Canada a conclu sa participation à la mission commerciale d’Équipe Canada à  , la capitale technologique de l’Ind...
10/20/2026

La FAP Canada a conclu sa participation à la mission commerciale d’Équipe Canada à , la capitale technologique de l’Inde. Notre délégation exclusivement féminine y a eu le privilège de participer à un dîner-causerie sous forme de table ronde avec Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, figure de proue du secteur technologique, fondatrice et présidente exécutive de Biocon.

🤝 Principaux objectifs :
• Accroître l’accès au capital de croissance et élargir les réseaux transfrontaliers d’investisseurs pour les entreprises dirigées par des femmes.
• Faire progresser l’innovation entre le Canada et l’Inde grâce au partage sécurisé des données, à l’harmonisation réglementaire et à la recherche conjointe.
• Investir dans des plateformes d’approvisionnement et de maillage d’entreprises afin de pérenniser les partenariats commerciaux portés par des femmes.

Plus t**d dans la semaine, la Mazumdar Shaw Medical Foundation a accueilli les déléguées Sharmila Sriram, de Spectrum Medical Diagnostics, et Gabby Serafini, de WelTel Health, dans son incubateur d’entreprises technologiques. Les deux entrepreneures ont visité les installations et rencontré des intervenants de haut niveau pour discuter de possibilités de collaboration, notamment en santé numérique et en détection du cancer.

APF Canada concluded its participation in the Team Canada Trade Mission in  , India’s tech capital, where our women-only...
10/20/2026

APF Canada concluded its participation in the Team Canada Trade Mission in , India’s tech capital, where our women-only delegation had the privilege of joining tech powerhouse Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Founder and Executive Chairperson of Biocon, at a roundtable luncheon.

🤝 Key objectives:
• Expand growth capital and cross-border investor networks for women-led businesses.
• Advance Canada–India innovation through secure data sharing, regulatory alignment, and joint research.
• Invest in procurement and business-matching platforms to sustain women-led trade partnerships.

Later in the week, the Mazumdar Shaw Medical Foundation hosted delegates Sharmila Sriram (Spectrum Medical Diagnostics) and Gabby Serafini (WelTel Health) at their Technology Business Incubator. The two women toured the facility and met with high-level stakeholders to discuss potential collaboration in digital health, cancer detection, and more.

Some highlights from our 2026 Indo-Pacific Forum in   earlier this month, featuring insights from APF Canada's Indo-Paci...
10/20/2026

Some highlights from our 2026 Indo-Pacific Forum in earlier this month, featuring insights from APF Canada's Indo-Pacific Research Scholars and a keynote from Evan Feigenbaum of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

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Canadian businesses are looking beyond traditional markets to reduce risk and find new growth, and Malaysia is one of th...
10/19/2026

Canadian businesses are looking beyond traditional markets to reduce risk and find new growth, and Malaysia is one of the easiest places to begin.

The Malaysian High Commission in Ottawa is organizing an online symposium on October 20 to explore how Canadian exporters can start building ties in Malaysia. This is a great opportunity for exporters, investors, manufacturers, service providers and business associations interested in Southeast Asia.

Julia Bentley, APF Canada Distinguished Fellow, will be presenting closing remarks.

📆 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
⏰ 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PDT
💻 Virtual
here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/malaysia-canada-trade-investment-symposium-webinar-2026-tickets-2002457064986

A dynamic few days in Mumbai foregrounded  -  connections as APF Canada's women’s delegation met with Indian partners, s...
10/19/2026

A dynamic few days in Mumbai foregrounded - connections as APF Canada's women’s delegation met with Indian partners, stakeholders, and business leaders during the Trade Mission.

💪 Delegate Wins:

- Elayne Chow (CEO & Co-Founder, Sankoya Technologies) marked the grand opening of a waste treatment site dedicated to women in ’s Tulsiwadi slum with Chief Trade Commissioner Sara Wilshaw, Consul General Jeff David, and APF Canada. The micro treatment system offers a waterless, off-grid solution that improves sanitation in the area.

- Paola Duncan (Orionsea, CEO & Co-Founder) visited Mumbai’s Crawford Market and learned about Indian preferences, pricing, marketing, and distribution channels.

- Claudia Moreau (Zone Energie, President & Founder) toured Tata Power’s head office, pitching her EV charging solutions to senior business development leads. The two companies hope to build a partnership that delivers results in both Canada and India.

The group also had the opportunity to speak with the Hon. Maninder Sidhu, Canada’s Minister of International Trade, and hear his remarks at the Canada-India Business Council’s 15th annual Mumbai Business Forum.

🗞️ Delegate Paola Duncan, CEO of OrionSea Enterprises, spoke to CBC/Radio-Canada's Susan Ormiston on the importance of new trade relationships amid geopolitical uncertainty. Read here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/canada-courting-indian-business-partnerships-in-race-to-seal-trade-deal-9.7381810



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