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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Lunar New Year Reception: Year of the Horse & Looking Ahead in Canada–China Relations
DESCRIPTION:As we welcome the Year of the Horse\, join the Canada China Business Council (CCBC) for a Lunar New Year Networking Reception offering timely insights into the outlook for Canada–China relations. \nThis reception will bring together business leaders\, policymakers\, and stakeholders to exchange perspectives on the evolving bilateral relationship and what the year ahead may hold for trade\, investment\, and commercial engagement. Against a backdrop of global economic uncertainty and shifting market dynamics\, the discussion will highlight why China remains an important market for Canadian companies seeking diversification and long-term growth. \nParticipants will gain insights into key trends shaping Canada–China business relations in the year ahead\, while connecting with peers\, strengthening professional relationships\, and expanding networks in a festive Lunar New Year setting. \nJoin us to start the year with informed perspectives\, meaningful dialogue\, and valuable connections. \nDate: February 4th\, 2026 \nTime: 4:30 – 7:30 PM PST \nLocation: Grand Ballroom\, The Vancouver Club\, 915 West Hastings Street\, Vancouver BC V6C 1C6\, Canada \nDress code: Business Attire \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Tickets: \nCCBC Members: $25 + tax \nNon-CCBC Members: $100 + tax \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Refund and Cancellation Policy:Payment is non-refundable unless the Canada China Business Council cancels the event. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Agenda: \n4:30 PM PST – Registration \n5:00 PM PST – Event Starts \n6:15 PM PST – Networking \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thank you to our sponsors:\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Speakers:\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Zeng ZhiActing Consul GeneralChinese Consulate General in Vancouver \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Biography\n				Mr. ZENG Zhi\, the Acting Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Vancouver. \nMr. ZENG Zhi has rich diplomatic work experience\, and has previously worked in the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and has been engaged in protocol affairs for many years. He has also worked in Chinese diplomatic missions abroad\, specifically Cyprus and Thailand. \n  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Vice-Chair of CCBC \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The Honourable Martin Cauchon\, P.C.\, LL.M.\, ICD.D\, Ad. E.CounselPrelia Canada \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Biography\n				Martin Cauchon has had a distinguished career. First elected as a Member of Parliament in October 1993\, he has held many positions in the Government of Canada. He has served as Secretary of State (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec)\, Minister of National Revenue\, and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. In 2013\, he was an official candidate in the leadership race of the Liberal Party of Canada. From 2015 to 2019\, he was also a shareholder and Executive Chairman of Groupe Capitales Médias\, which gave him a better understanding of the challenges facing the print media in a digital world. \n  \nMr. Cauchon’s unparalleled experience in government and the private sector has given him a deep understanding of a wide range of issues. As counsel at DS Lawyers Canada\, he advises companies on the various issues facing the knowledge economy and the globalization of markets\, taking into account geopolitical factors. Mr. Cauchon also facilitates the creation of partnerships at the provincial\, national\, and international levels. \n  \nHaving established relationships with several counterparts in China\, Martin Cauchon has acquired a good knowledge of that market\, which allows him to intervene in projects that are related to the Canada-China relationship. \n  \nAfter obtaining a law degree from the University of Ottawa\, Mr. Cauchon became a member of the Quebec Bar in 1985 and completed a master degree in International Business Law in 1991\, at the University of Exeter\, in England. He was the 2004 recipient of the Equality Forum’s International Role Model Award. In 2015\, he received the honorary distinction of “Advocatus emeritus” and “Le Mérite” from the Quebec Bar. He is also Vice Chair\, Board of Directors of the Canada China Business Council and Chair of its Quebec Chapter Advisory Council. He also serves on the board of directors of several companies. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Vice-Chair of CCBC \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				David T. Fung\, B.Eng.\, M. Eng.\, Ph.D.\, PEng (BC)\, FEC\, C. Dir.\, LL.D. (Hon.)\, D.Sc. (Hon.)CEOACDEG International Inc. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Biography\n				Dr. Fung is the co-founder\, Board Chair and CEO of the ACDEG Group of companies\, a global technology integrator. Over the past 35 years\, he has founded\, co-founded or restructured over 25 business ventures/corporations in agri-food\, manufacturing\, wholesale distribution and clean technologies in North America\, Europe and Asia. \nDr. Fung is also the Founding Scientist of EM Fluids Inc. of Ottawa (ON) with water remediation projects on six continents. He is the co-inventor of 46 issued or allowed patents with more than 30 patent applications pending on a variety of chemical technologies including a highly disruptive discovery on the disproportionate responses of the physicochemical properties of liquids to minute external stimuli. \nBesides the ACDEG Group of companies\, his board experience includes Chair of the Chemical Institute of Canada\, Co-chair of the Members of the Canada Foundation for Innovation\, National Board Chair of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Association\, Chair of China Committee of International Science & Technology Partnership Canada\, Vice-chair of the national boards of Canada China Business Council\, the Canadian Standards Association Group and the Management Board of National Zero Waste Council of Canada. He was the Chancellor and a member of the Board of Governors and the Senate of Capilano University of British Columbia\, the President of the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering\, a member of the Steering Committee of the Metro Vancouver Regional Prosperity Initiative\, a Senior Fellow of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and a member of the Advisory Board of the McGill School of Religious Studies. \nHe was awarded the Canadian Asian of the Year (Business and Public Service)\, 2009 by Asia Network Canada\, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal\, 2012 by the Governor General of Canada\, the honorary Doctor of Law degree by Capilano University (BC) in 2014\, the honorary Doctor of Science degree by Concordia University (Quebec) in 2020\, the Award of Merit by the McGill Alumni Association in 2022 and Fellow of Engineers Canada in 2024. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Jing LIProfessor\, International BusinessDirector\, Jack Austin Centre for Asia Pacific Business StudiesBeedie School of Business\, Simon Fraser University \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Biography\n				Jing LI (PhD\, Indiana University) is a Professor of International Business at the Beedie School of Business\, Simon Fraser University\, where she serves as the director of the Jack Austin Centre for Asia Pacific Business Studies. Her research focuses on international investment strategies of firms\, doing business in emerging markets\, state-owned enterprises\, and the intersection of geopolitics\, public policies\, and firm strategies. She has published over forty articles in leading management and international business journals. She is equally passionate about teaching and engaging in activities that promote dialogue and collaboration among researchers\, business leaders\, and policymakers. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Board Director of CCBC \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Stephen WortleyPartnerDLA Piper (Canada) and DLA Piper (US) \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Biography\n				Stephen Wortley is a leading capital markets and mergers and acquisitions lawyer. He is highly regarded for his deep knowledge of the Chinese\, Hong Kong and East Asian markets. With extensive expertise in domestic and international securities and corporate matters\, Mr. Wortley advises state-owned enterprises and a variety of small and medium-sized businesses. \nAssisting startups and established companies in the technology\, financial services\, advanced materials\, manufacturing and energy and mining industries\, Mr. Wortley provides counsel on local\, national and international prospectus offerings\, as well as numerous listings on the TSX\, TSX Venture Exchange and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. He also advises on Chinese outbound M&A transactions into the Americas\, ASEAN and Europe. \nMr. Wortley has been recognized for his work in M&A by Chambers Global and The Legal Media Group – Guide to Leading Practitioners: China. He speaks frequently on the topic of Hong Kong Stock Exchange listings by Canadian companies\, and on alternative investment structures. \nMr. Wortley clerked for The Honourable Mr. Justice Lambert of the British Columbia Court of Appeal. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Photography/Filming: By taking part in this event\, you grant the Canada China Business Council full rights to use any images resulting from photography/video filming.
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/lunar-new-year-reception-year-of-the-horse-looking-ahead-in-canada-china-relations/
LOCATION:The Vancouver Club\, Grand Ballroom\, The Vancouver Club\, 915 West Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6C 1C6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC,CCBC Event,CCBC Events (Chinese),English
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Building Legacy Institutions: Culture\, Capital\, and the Future of Chinese Canadian Belonging
DESCRIPTION:The Canada China Business Council and the Chinese Canadian Museum are pleased to present the Building Legacy Institutions: Culture\, Capital\, and the Future of Chinese Canadian Belonging event\, which explores why cultural institutions matter in shaping Canada’s future. Featuring Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee\, CEO of Chinese Canadian Museum and Grace Wong\, Board Chair of Chinese Canadian Museum\, this talk highlights the Chinese Canadian Museum as Canada’s first national museum dedicated to Chinese Canadian history—rooted in redress\, resilience\, and community leadership. \nLocated in Vancouver’s historic Wing Sang Building\, the museum tells the story of over 230 years of Chinese presence in Canada\, from early migration to today’s contributions in business\, science\, sport\, and culture. Learn about its national impact\, including over 60\,000 visitors in its first two years\, a Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Museums\, and touring exhibitions such as The Paper Trail\, Odysseys & Migration\, and A Seat at the Table. \nThe presentation also examines the connection between business and culture\, showing how trust\, history\, and cultural literacy shape economic relationships. It will highlight the Museum’s priorities—national partnerships\, youth and education\, diaspora exchange\, and long-term sustainability—and invite the business community to engage through events\, leadership programs\, delegations\, and philanthropic partnership. \nDate: February 6\, 2026 \nTime: 9:30 – 11:00 AM EST \nLocation: Unit 3710\, 333 Bay Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5H 2R2 \nDress Code: Business Formal \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Tickets: \nFree for CCBC Members-only. Space is limited. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Special thanks to:\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Venue Host\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Speakers:\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Grace WongBoard ChairChinese Canadian Museum \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Biography\n				Grace Wong is currently serving as the Chair of the Chinese Canadian Museum\, the first such museum in Canada.  She served on the Working Group to help establish the museum and then became the inaugural chair in March 2020. \n  \nGrace Wong’s professional experience spans over three decades at the University of British Columbia\, serving in roles such as Senior Advisor International in the Office of Provost & Vice President Academic\, and Assistant Dean in the Sauder School of Business.  She worked extensively on developing international partnerships and initiating new programs.  In 2018\, she received the UBC President’s Staff Award for Creativity and Innovation.  Grace retired from UBC in January 2020. \n  \nGrace Wong has been active in the community for many years.  She served as public representative on the board of the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC and is currently on the board of the CPA Education Foundation.  Past roles include Chair of SUCCESS\, member of Mobility Pricing Independent Commission\, BC Expert Panel on Business Taxation\, BC Immigration Task Force\, BC Premier’s Asia Pacific Trade Council\, and others.  Grace has been recognized with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal\, the BC Community Achievement Award and the King Charles III Coronation Medal. \n  \nGrace has a MBA and B.Ed(Sec) from UBC.  She was born in Vancouver and grew up in the Chinatown area.  She is married with three grown daughters.  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Dr. Melissa Karmen LeeCEOChinese Canadian Museum \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Biography\n				Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee (Ph.D) 李林嘉敏 is an arts and culture leader with research interests in public art and social practice. \nShe is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Chinese Canadian Museum\, which was successfully opened on July 1st 2023\, showcasing 3 inaugural exhibitions in a 27\,000 square foot space in the heart of Chinatown. Since it’s opening\, the museum has presented six featured exhibitions at its main location and its two temporary sites in Vancouver and Victoria and offered numerous in-person and online programs to communities across Canada. \nFrom 2019-2022\, she was the Director of Education and Public Programs at the Vancouver Art Gallery. In this position\, she oversaw public programs designed for diverse audiences of all ages to enhance the understanding of the Gallery’s over 12\,000-piece art collection and of travelling contemporary and modern exhibitions. \nFrom 2016-2019 she was on the founding team to open Tai Kwun Centre for Heritage and Art\, Hong Kong—a UNESCO heritage site—serving as the Education and Public Programs Curator and led over 200 programs with a robust team of full-time staff and part-time docents. In 2016\, she was the Scholar in Residence at the David Lam Centre\, Simon Fraser University. From 2008-2015\, she was on faculty as Senior Lecturer at the English Department of Chinese University of Hong Kong. \nShe was born on  xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Skwxwu7mesh (Squamish)\, and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) territories in Vancouver\, Canada. She holds degrees from McGill\, Canterbury and Lancaster Universities. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Bijan AhmadiExecutive Director & COOCanada China Business Council \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Biography\n				Bijan Ahmadi is the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Canada China Business Council (CCBC)\, where he leads the Council’s strategic direction\, operations\, and programming across all seven chapters in Canada and China. In this capacity\, he also serves on CCBC’s Board of Directors and its Executive Committee. \nAs a recognized voice in Canada–China relations\, Bijan works closely with senior executives\, policymakers\, and institutional partners to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties\, advance member services\, and position Canadian companies for success in the Chinese market. His work focuses on translating policy and regulatory developments into practical insights for business leaders and supporting high-level commercial engagement between the two countries. \nPrior to joining CCBC\, Bijan co-founded and served as Executive Director of the Institute for Peace & Diplomacy (IPD) from 2018 to 2024\, where he helped build the organization into a respected binational foreign policy think tank operating in Canada and the United States. During this period\, he launched IPD’s Asia research program and its annual flagship conference\, the Indo-Pacific Strategy Forum (IPSF) in Ottawa\, now widely regarded as Canada’s leading platform for policy and economic dialogue on the Asia-Pacific region. He was also co-editor of Canada–China Brief\, an online policy publication covering political and economic developments in the bilateral relationship. \nThroughout his work on China\, Bijan has advised multinational corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises on navigating Canada–China trade\, regulatory\, and policy environments. He has led Track 2 and Track 1.5 dialogue initiatives in partnership with Chinese\, Canadian and American institutions and he regularly delivers lectures and professional training on Canada–China economic relations for public and private sector audiences. \nBijan also serves on the Advisory Board of the Canada China Forum\, a platform dedicated to nurturing the next generation of China-competent Canadian professionals. \nHe holds a Master’s degree in Global Diplomacy from SOAS University of London and a Master of Applied Science from the University of Toronto. Earlier in his career\, he worked in strategy and management roles in the financial services and real estate sectors and has served on the boards of several Canadian non-profits and NGOs\, including the Toronto branch of the Canadian International Council. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Photography/Filming: By taking part in this event\, you grant the Canada China Business Council full rights to use any images resulting from photography/video filming.
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/building-legacy-institutions-culture-capital-and-the-future-of-chinese-canadian-belonging/
LOCATION:ICBC (Canada) Head Office\, Unit 3710\, 333 Bay Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M5H 2R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CCBC Event,English,Ontario
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Engagement with China
DESCRIPTION:25th Anniversary Forum: Reimagining Engagement with China\nTo mark its 25th anniversary\, the Asian Business and Management Program (ABMP) at York University is convening a timely forum focused on reimagining Canada’s engagement with China amid evolving global dynamics. \nThe forum will bring together leaders from academia\, business\, education\, and policy to reflect on the evolution of Canada–China relations and to explore future pathways for collaboration. Discussions will consider emerging challenges\, opportunities\, and new models of engagement in a rapidly changing international environment. \nFor more than two decades\, ABMP has played a vital role in fostering dialogue\, research\, and engagement between Canada and Asia\, with a particular focus on China. This anniversary event celebrates the program’s legacy while looking ahead to constructive and sustainable approaches for future cooperation. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Featured Speakers\nDouglas Proctor\nAssistant Vice-President\, Global Engagement & Partnerships\, York University \nWang Rui\nDistinguished Scientist and Academic Leader; Former Dean\, Faculty of Science\, York University \nJulia G. Bentley\nFormer Ambassador; Distinguished Fellow\, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada;\nResearch Associate\, York Centre for Asian Research \nBijan Ahmadi\nExecutive Director and Chief Operating Officer\, Canada China Business Council \n  \nModerator\nLorna Wright\nAssociate Professor Emerita\, Schulich School of Business\, York University \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Event Details \nDate: Thursday\, February 12\, 2026Time: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.Location: Keele Campus\, York University \n\nAgenda\n2:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Registration \n2:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Welcoming Remarks \n3:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Panel Discussion: Reimagining Engagement with China \n4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Reception & Refreshments \n			\n				Register Now
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/reimagining-engagement-with-china/
LOCATION:Keele Campus\, York University\, 198 York Blvd\, North York\, ON\, M3J 1P3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:English,Ontario,Other Events (English)
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Lunar New Year Reception:  A New Chapter in Canada–China Relations
DESCRIPTION:As we welcome the Year of the Horse\, join CCBC for a Lunar New Year Networking Reception focused on looking ahead in Canada–China relations. This timely event will bring together business leaders\, policymakers\, and key stakeholders to reflect on the evolving bilateral relationship and explore what the year ahead may hold for trade\, investment\, and commercial engagement\, following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent visit to China. \nConsul General DAI Yuming will deliver special remarks\, followed by insights from members of CCBC’s Board of Directors and the business community\, who will share observations from the recent delegation to China alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney and their perspectives on the outlook for Canada–China relations in the year ahead. \nAgainst a backdrop of global economic uncertainty and shifting market dynamics\, the reception will highlight why China remains an important market for Canadian companies seeking diversification and long-term growth. Attendees will gain insights into key trends and sectors shaping Canada–China business relations in the year ahead\, while enjoying the opportunity to reconnect with peers\, strengthen existing partnerships\, and build new professional networks in a festive Lunar New Year setting. \nJoin CCBC to welcome the Year of the Horse with an evening of timely insights and high-level networking focused on the outlook for Canada–China relations and commercial engagement in the year ahead. \nDate: February 18th\, 2026 \nTime: 4:30 – 7:30 PM EST \nLocation: 1002 Sherbrooke St W\, 8th Floor\, Montreal\, Quebec H3A 3L6 (Please use the entrance on Metcalfe Street) \nDress code: Business Attire\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Tickets: \nCCBC Members: $25 + tax \nNon-CCBC Members: $100 + tax\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Refund and Cancellation Policy:\nPayment is non-refundable unless the Canada China Business Council cancels the event.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Agenda: \n4:30 PM EST – Registration \n5:00 PM EST – Event Starts \n6:15 PM EST – Networking\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thank you to our sponsors:\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Speakers:\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				DAI Yuming\nConsul General\nChinese Consulate General in Montreal\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Biography\n				Mr. DAI Yuming has assumed the position of the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Montreal since December 2022. Since 1992\, he worked at different positions in Department of African Affairs\, Department of Personnel and Department of Policy Planning of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China\, and served several terms at the Chinese Embassies in Liberia\, the United States\, Sierra Leone\, Namibia\, and Israel. He was also Deputy Mayor of Sanya City\, Hainan Province\, from 2016 to 2019.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Vice-Chair of CCBC\n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The Honourable Martin Cauchon\, P.C.\, LL.M.\, ICD.D\, Ad. E.\nCounsel\nPrelia\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Biography\n				Martin Cauchon has had a distinguished career. First elected as a Member of Parliament in October 1993\, he has held many positions in the Government of Canada. He has served as Secretary of State (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec)\, Minister of National Revenue\, and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. In 2013\, he was an official candidate in the leadership race of the Liberal Party of Canada. From 2015 to 2019\, he was also a shareholder and Executive Chairman of Groupe Capitales Médias\, which gave him a better understanding of the challenges facing the print media in a digital world. \n  \nMr. Cauchon’s unparalleled experience in government and the private sector has given him a deep understanding of a wide range of issues. As counsel at DS Lawyers Canada\, he advises companies on the various issues facing the knowledge economy and the globalization of markets\, taking into account geopolitical factors. Mr. Cauchon also facilitates the creation of partnerships at the provincial\, national\, and international levels. \n  \nHaving established relationships with several counterparts in China\, Martin Cauchon has acquired a good knowledge of that market\, which allows him to intervene in projects that are related to the Canada-China relationship. \n  \nAfter obtaining a law degree from the University of Ottawa\, Mr. Cauchon became a member of the Quebec Bar in 1985 and completed a master degree in International Business Law in 1991\, at the University of Exeter\, in England. He was the 2004 recipient of the Equality Forum’s International Role Model Award. In 2015\, he received the honorary distinction of “Advocatus emeritus” and “Le Mérite” from the Quebec Bar. He is also Vice Chair\, Board of Directors of the Canada China Business Council and Chair of its Quebec Chapter Advisory Council. He also serves on the board of directors of several companies.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Angela D’AngeloVice-President\, Business Development and Growth\, QuebecScotia Wealth Management \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Biography\n				Ms. D’Angelo has over 33 years of experience in the financial services industry\, specifically in Wealth Management where she has held numerous roles ranging from sales\, management\, and executive leadership. \nIn 2024 she joined Scotia Wealth Management as Regional VP – Business Development and is responsible for the growth Strategy for Québec to relaunch the Scotia McLeod offer bringing all business lines together to provide the very best advice to clients. \nPreviously\, Training and Client Experience at National Bank Financial Wealth Management since 2009\, her mandate included cross-Canadian learning and client experience strategies and the professional development of more than 1\,800 Wealth Management employees. \nA graduate of Concordia University with a Bachelor of Arts degree\, she is known for her unique views on leadership. A dynamic and resilient woman of integrity\, she succeeds in distinguishing herself in an everchanging Wealth Management industry by creating an experiential work environment that combines both regulatory and client advice practices. As a leader\, her approach to achieving the organization’s objectives is to help employees develop their talent\, potential and individual strengths by fostering a work environment that puts both employees and clients first. She is a great ambassador for the influence of both professional women and women investors in her financial community. \nIn addition to her professional role\, Ms. D’Angelo is very involved in her community\, and became the first female President of the Donald Berman Maimonides Geriatric Center Foundation Board. In 2015\, she joined the Board of Directors of the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation\, where she served as President from 2017 to 2019. And until recently\, she joined the board of Flexifonds (FTQ – Fonds des travailleurs du Québec) – a newly created fund that supports the local economy and Québec society \nShe is also very active in the promotion of women’s leadership and in the development of other talented businesswomen\, notably as a member\, advisor and speaker with the Association des femmes d’affaires du Québec (AFFQ). In 2021\, she was awarded the Inspiration Andrée Corriveau Award – the highest distinction of this association awarded to a woman in the Québec society who contributed to the advancement of women in finance. In 2018 a program she developed received the AFFQ Business Initiative Award for Making a Difference\, an innovative program which aimed to promote the Wealth Advisor career among next generation women. \nA true agent of change and modernization of business policies\, Ms. D’Angelo is the instigator of several successful campaigns\, events\, and initiatives for the advancement of women in Wealth Management. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Photography/Filming: By taking part in this event\, you grant the Canada China Business Council full rights to use any images resulting from photography/video filming.
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/lunar-new-year-reception-a-new-chapter-in-canada-china-relations/
LOCATION:Scotia Wealth Management\, 1002 Sherbrooke St W\, 8th Floor\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 3L6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CCBC Event,CCBC Events,English,French,Quebec
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