CCBC’s 40th AGM BUSINESS FORUM AND GALA BANQUET

Canada’s Business Relationship with China
What is Canada doing well with China? How do capital, technology, products and services fit into the growth plans of both countries, and how can we make more trade and investment a reality? Officials representing different components of the Canadian economy will talk about Canada’s engagement with China in sectors that represent both current and future economic opportunities.

Introduction: Diversification Not Dependence – A Made-in-Canada China Strategy

The Honourable Kevin G. Lynch, P.C., O.C., Vice-Chair, BMO Financial Group
Edward Greenspon, President & CEO, Public Policy Forum

 

Moderator (far left):

The Honourable Stockwell Day, Senior Strategic Advisor, McMillan LLP, Vice-Chair, CCBC

 

Panelists (from left to right):

The Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Digital Government
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
The Honourable Stephen McNeil, Premier of Nova Scotia

China: The Long and Winding Road
These companies have been there and done that. Experienced the ups and downs. Adjusted to the many changes in government, regulatory and business environments. They didn’t start big, but they stuck with it. Attendees heard from the executives of companies that were Canadian pioneers in China.

Moderator (far left):

Jean-François Lépine, Director, Québec’s Government Offices in China

 

Panelists (from left to right):

ZHANG Kai, CEO, Manulife-Sinochem Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

Chris Birdsong, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific,
Engineering, Design and Project Management, SNC-Lavalin

Ed Legzdins, Senior Vice-President and Managing Director
Head of International, BMO Financial Group

Third-Country Collaboration – Canadian Opportunities with the Belt and Road Initiative and Beyond

 Canadian companies have world-class capabilities across the spectrum of needs and geographies covered by the BRI. A new report by the CCBC looks at the BRI, the funding flows, and Canadian case studies. Experts discussed where business opportunities may lie and how Canadian companies can contribute to, and benefit from, the BRI.

Moderator (far left): 

Sarah Kutulakos, Executive Director, Canada China Business Council

 

Panelists (from left to right):

LU Feizhen, Co-Founder and CEO, Polaris Capital Power Inc.
Co-Founder and Executive Director, HiSEL Power Corporation

Dr. Chris Twigge-Molecey, Senior Advisor, Hatch Ltd.

Lance Noble, Senior Thematic Policy Analyst, Gavekal Dragonomics

Funders and Builders — The Infrastructure Story

Investments by pension and infrastructure funds are often bellwethers of future economic activity, and investment goes both ways. How are Canadian funds growing their presence in China, and what more is needed for PPP participation? How can Canada welcome Chinese investment via the new Canadian Infrastructure Bank? How are China and Canada investing together around the world through the Belt and Road Initiative and the AIIB?

Moderator (far left): 

Karen Oldfield, QC, President & CEO, Halifax Port Authority

 

 

Panelists: (from left to right)

Pierre Lavallée, President and CEO, Canada Infrastructure Bank

JIN Liqun, President and Chair, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Satisfying China’s Middle Class by Growing Canadian Exports
Canada’s exports to China grew 13% last year, but with China’s middle class growing even faster, many Canadian companies are chasing this lucrative market. How does this consumer view Canadian products? What do they want? How are they buying? How can Canadian companies satisfy them?

Moderator (far left):

Goldy Hyder, President and CEO, Business Council of Canada

 

Panelists (from left to right):

Laurel C. Broten, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nova Scotia Business Inc.

Caleb Balloch, Associate Partner, Shanghai McKinsey & Company

Don Holdsworth, VP Global Marketing, Clearwater Seafoods