Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

The Canada-in-Asia Conference is back in 2025 and better than ever! Join hundreds of Canada-based and Asia-based companies in #Singapore for networking opporunities and panel discussions on #cleantech, #agrifood, #energysecurity, #oceantech, and more! Registration is live at https://lnkd.in/gDYhs4RY! #CIAC2025 #CIAC #CanadaInAsia #BusinessConference Universities Canada

Thank you to Ambassador Ian G. McKay for joining us this afternoon for a critical discussion on Canada-Japan relations and the Indo-Pacific! And a gracious thank you to Vina Nadjibulla, all our attendees, and our APF Canada team who worked hard to put on this event. 📸: Pebble Studio #APFC #IndoPacific #AmbassadorMcKay #CanadJapan

#CIAC2025 is a premier opportunity to discover new innovations in #agrifood and #foodsecurity across Canada and Asia! Looking for more growth opportunities in the #ASEAN agri-food market? Check out this article from FCC / FAC, an associate partner for #CIAC2025: https://lnkd.in/gHnVkbej #FCC

We're live on #YouTube with Ambassador Ian G. McKay! Grab a snack and come join us 🍿

Connect with experts, policymakers, business leaders, and innovators from across Asia and Canada - register now for the 2025 Canada-in-Asia Conference! #CIAC2025 presents a multi-directional engagement platform with the goal of facilitating collaborative partnerships across Canada and Asia. This year's four key #sectors include 🚜 Argi-food & food security 🌊 Ocean tech and blue economy 🌱 Clean technology ⚡ Energy transitions & energy security #Register now: https://lnkd.in/gDYhs4RY #BusinessConference #Singapore #CanadaAsia #CanadaInAsia

The indictment of Indian business tycoon Gautam Adani could spell trouble for #India’s corporate governance and regulatory oversight 🇮🇳 The five-count criminal indictment brought against #GautamAdani and seven others includes conspiracies to commit securities and wire fraud in a US$250-million bribery scheme linked to Indian solar energy projects. Suyesha Dutta breaks down what this new development could mean for India’s renewable energy sector, international markets, and Canadian pension shareholders in India. Read our latest #Insight 🔗: https://shorturl.at/1Iyjw

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada with support from the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei waa delighted to arrange this meeting with the Council of Indigenous Peoples of TAIWAN. I am hopeful that the exchange of information and rich discussion on the Indigenous Peoples of Canada, Taiwan and Australia will lead to further cooperation activities of all 4 IPETCA economies!Dawn Madahbee Leach Amanda Healy #asiapacificfdn Bobbie Racette Sara Wilshaw Jim Nickel #indigenouspeoples #indigenouswomeninbusiness #canwin #trademissionsforwomen

Celebrate Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy with this week's #AsiaWatch as we take a look at the C$2.3-billion strategy two years on, as well as fraud allegations against Gautam Adani.

At the APEC Ministerial Meetings in Lima, Peru, the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council released its annual State of the Region Report 2024, which outlines the economic outlook, top risks to growth, and policy priorities for the Asia-Pacific. The report underscores the need for adaptive strategies in light of economic uncertainty, aging populations, and environmental challenges, urging APEC member economies to take collective action. Key Findings from the PECC 2024 Report: 💵 Economic Outlook: Asia-Pacific economies are projected to grow by 3.4% in 2024, with gradual deceleration expected. Inflation rates should stabilize, but food and housing costs could threaten low-income households. 📉 Top Risks to Growth: The primary threats to economic growth include escalating geopolitical tensions, rising protectionism, and climate change. The report also cites the region's aging population as a growing concern for fiscal sustainability and productivity. 👴 Aging Populations and Economic Impact: Rapid aging is expected to strain healthcare systems and pension funds. Without action, PECC anticipates workforce shortages, especially in sectors like healthcare and IT. Recommendations include increasing female labor participation, promoting skilled immigration, and investing in workforce reskilling. ☀️ Climate Change and Supply Chain Resilience: Natural disasters are now a significant economic risk. The report calls for APEC economies to adopt more resilient, green supply chains and emphasizes support for the region’s goals to reduce emissions and increase renewable energy use. 🤖 Technological Change and Artificial Intelligence: AI and rapid technological advancements require robust policy responses. PECC advocates for a collaborative regulatory framework, social safety nets, and upskilling initiatives to address potential job displacement. #APEC Priorities: The top priorities identified include ameliorating trade conflicts, advancing the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) vision, and addressing technological and demographic shifts. The report praises APEC’s cooperative approach as essential for managing these issues in a balanced and inclusive manner. Thank you to APF Canada’s network of experts for participating in the survey, and a special thanks to CANCPEC member and APFC Distinguished Fellow Sharon Zhengyang Sun for her contributions as part of PECC’s Editorial Committee.    Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gNkZmFTx

Our discussion with Canada’s Ambassador to Japan and Special Envoy for the Indo-Pacific, Ambassador Ian G. McKay, will be live streamed on our #YouTube channel! 📹 Friday November 29th, 2:30pm PT 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gD6Vu9Z4 Hit that notify button on the video so you don't miss any of the action. #LiveStream #Event #CanadianAmbassador