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SUMMARY:Networking Lunch with CCBC Board of Directors in Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Experience an exclusive networking lunch hosted by the Canada China Business Council (CCBC)\, offering a rare opportunity to connect with members of CCBC’s Board of Directors\, including Chairman Olivier Desmarais\, President Graham Shantz\, Vice-Chair Hon. Martin Cauchon\, Vice-Chair David Fung\, and Executive Director & COO Sarah Kutulakos\, as they visit Vancouver. Other board members in attendance include Paul Blom\, Executive Director of the British Columbia First Nations Energy and Mining Council; Joyce Lee\, Partner and Chair of Asia Group at McCarthy Tétrault LLP; and the Hon. James Moore\, P.C.\, Senior Business Advisor at Dentons\, among others. \nTake advantage of this opportunity to connect with Canada-China business leaders in an intimate setting\, fostering valuable connections and gaining insightful perspectives. Click here for event registration. \n \nTickets:\nCCBC Members: $40 + tax\nNon-Members: $80 + tax\nLimit of two registrations per transaction \nVenue:\nTeck Resources\n34th Floor\, Bentall 5\, 550 Burrard Street\nVancouver\, BC\nV6C 0B3
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/networking-lunch-with-ccbc-board-of-directors-in-vancouver/
LOCATION:Teck Resources\, 34th Floor\, Bentall 5\, 550 Burrard Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC,CCBC Event,English
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SUMMARY:Unlocking the Chinese Market: Cross-Border E-commerce Seminar and B2B Meetings with Tmall Global HQ Team
DESCRIPTION:The Canada China Business Council (CCBC) and Tmall Global invite you to an exclusive seminar in downtown Vancouver on Tuesday\, March 19. Here\, you’ll uncover invaluable insights on expanding your brand in the Chinese e-commerce market\, leveraging the robust ecosystem provided by Tmall Global. We welcome all companies and manufacturers of retail and consumer brands and goods. This event will be especially beneficial for companies involved in health products\, as experts from the Tmall Global Health Category Team\, from Alibaba headquarters in Hangzhou\, China\, will be available to share their insights. Click here for event registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith China emerging as the world’s largest online consumer market\, accounting for nearly 50 percent of global transactions\, the potential for growth is unparalleled. According to Statista\, this trend is set to continue\, with projected revenue reaching US$1\,996.0 billion by 2025\, fueled by the increasing demand among China’s burgeoning middle-class for high-quality imported goods through e-commerce platforms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDespite this immense potential\, many brands encounter challenges due to uncertainties and a lack of local business expertise. Our expert speakers will cover key topics such as navigating the Chinese e-commerce landscape\, with a particular focus on the health product market industry in China\, and strategies for successful collaboration with Tmall Global. Additionally\, we’ll address the critical importance of safeguarding IP rights on e-commerce platforms while expanding internationally\, providing you with essential insights on how best to protect your brand. \nAgenda:\n8:30 am PDT: Registration and Networking\n9:00 am PDT: Business Seminar Presentations and Panel Discussion \n• What is Tmall Global and Alibaba Group? Learn about China’s leading e-commerce company\n• Health consumer goods market trends\, opportunities\, and category focus from the visiting Tmall Global HQ team from Hangzhou\, China\n• How to onboard with Tmall Global – business solutions explained\n• Hear firsthand experiences from a Tmall Global seller/merchant\, a Tmall Partner\, and service providers\n• Understand essential steps to protect your IP when selling on Chinese e-commerce platforms \n12:10 pm PDT: Networking Lunch\n1:10 pm PDT: B2B Meetings with Tmall Global (Participation contingent upon vetting and confirmation by CCBC) \nB2B Meetings with Tmall Global:\nFor attendees looking to maximize their event experience\, we encourage you to take part in B2B meetings with the Tmall Global team in the afternoon\, alongside service providers that can assist with your China e-commerce growth. These curated meetings offer unparalleled opportunities for networking and collaboration within the Tmall Global ecosystem. Attendee participation is subject to vetting and confirmation by CCBC\, to ensure alignment with the event’s objectives for successful engagements. Please indicate your interest to take part in the afternoon session when booking your ticket on Eventbrite. \nTickets: Free of charge. Registration includes coffee breaks and networking lunch. Click here for event registration. \nLivestream:\nFor those who aren’t able to join us for the in-person event in Vancouver\, please register here to watch the event livestream via Zoom (Business Seminar Presentations and Panel Discussion only). \nFor more information\, please contact Lotta Ygartua\, Regional Director\, Western Canada\, CCBC\, at lotta@ccbc.com. \nAbout Tmall Global and the Team:\nTmall Global is the leading cross border B2C ecommerce platform in China under Alibaba Group. Click on this link to learn more about the platform. \n \nAllen Lei\nBusiness Development America’s Regional Head\nTaobao&Tmall Group\, Alibaba\nHangzhou HQ \n \nJill Wang\nHead of Health Team\nTmall Global\, Taobao&Tmall Group\, Alibaba\nHangzhou HQ \n \nYuan ZHOU\nHead of Health Food & Nutraceutical Category\nTmall Global Taobao&Tmall Group\, Alibaba\nHangzhou HQ \n \nElvis Pang\nHead of Nutrition Marketing\nTmall Global Taobao&Tmall Group\, Alibaba\nHangzhou HQ \n \nNicole Lin\nBusiness Development Country Manager\nTmall Global\, Taobao&Tmall Group\, Alibaba\nVancouver office \nNicole Lin joined Alibaba\, Tmall Global in 2018\, and has since worked as a BD manager for the Americas region\, and category manager for the Tmall Overseas Fulfilment team. Ms. Lin has extensive work experience in both FMCG and luxury retail\, and is now focusing on helping Canadian brands and partners tapping into China through cross-border e-commerce. \nWho Else You’ll Hear From: \nAllison Boulton\nPrincipal\nAslin Canada \n \nSudha Kshatriya\nTrade Commissioner\, Consumer Products\nGlobal Affairs Canada \n \nKate Liang\nKey Account Manager\nWPIC Marketing + Technologies \nA key member of WPIC’s brand management practice\, Kate Liang has a decade of experience managing and growing brands in China. \nAt WPIC\, Ms. Liang deploys her skillset to craft go-to-market strategies for Canadian and Western consumer brands in China. With experience in marketing\, operations\, strategy\, and project management\, Ms. Liang excels in bridging the gap between clients’ objectives and operational success. Ms. Liang has a robust understanding of Chinese consumer trends\, branding tactics\, and digital platforms\, and she has helped brands from every product category capitalize on growing Chinese consumer demand. \n \nChristophe Moreira\nSr. Director of International Sales\nFactors Group of Nutritional Companies Inc. \n \nDavid Spratley\nPartner\, Trademark Agent\nDLA Piper \nDavid Spratley is a partner in DLA Piper (Canada) LLP’s Intellectual Property and Technology group. He ‎advises clients on a wide range of intellectual property\, information technology\, privacy\, e-commerce ‎issues and related issues. Mr. Spratley helps with creating\, protecting\, enforcing and commercializing ‎trademarks\, copyright and other technology\, drafting and negotiating IT outsourcing and services ‎agreements and cloud computing agreements\, implementing e-commerce solutions\, drafting web site ‎terms of use\, and developing\, distributing\, licensing and supporting software\, video games and other ‎technology. As well\, he assists clients in complying with federal and provincial privacy legislation ‎‎(including through privacy audits and drafting privacy consents and policies)\, Canada’s Anti-Spam ‎Legislation (CASL)\, promotional contest laws and gift card laws. He also advises on IP\, IT\, privacy\, and ‎related aspects of commercial transactions. Mr. Spratley is recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada for ‎technology law\, intellectual property law\, and information technology law.‎ \n \nHong YANG\nFounder and President\nCAC Group \nHong YANG\, President of Canada’s CAC Group\, has been recognized for his exceptional scientific research achievements and profound academic background. For over two decades\, he has actively promoted trade and economic cooperation between North America and Asia. Since establishing the CAC Group in 1999\, Mr. Yang has focused on industrial product trade. In the past decade\, he expanded his entrepreneurial efforts into the natural health food sector by founding CAC Natural Foods Company and successfully introducing the Webber Naturals brand to the Chinese market\, becoming a leader and advocate for healthy living. In the Internet era\, Mr. Yang is committed to building a digital international trade platform to serve more trading companies in China and Canada. \n \nWilliam Xie\nCEO \nCAC Group \nAs the CEO of CAC Group\, William Xie is dedicated to driving the digital transformation and digital marketing development of the CAC Group\, leveraging his 30 years of professional experience in Canada and China. With extensive expertise in e-commerce operations\, technology management\, and business risk control\, Mr. Xie has held positions in global Fortune 500 companies such as Alibaba\, Amazon\, Alipay\, and Maersk. His leadership and insight enable CAC Group to make steady progress in its digital transformation\, aiming to achieve outstanding success. \n \nMaggie Yu\nCFO\nJustOrder \nMaggie Yu is a dynamic professional with extensive expertise in international trading business and market access solutions. With a focus on the Canadian brands entering the Chinese retail market\, she serves as the key account manager of the TP (“Trading Partner”) service division of JustOrder. With over a decade of experience in brand management\, sales & distribution\, and social media marketing\, Ms. Yu brings a wealth of experience in navigating complex market landscapes and forging strategic partnerships to facilitate market entry and expansion. Known for her strategic mindset and exceptional client management skills\, Ms. Yu is committed to empowering the Canadian brands\, especially in the FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) industry\, to thrive in the competitive Chinese retail market.
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/e-commerce-seminar-and-b2b-meetings-with-tmall-global-hq-team/
LOCATION:Pavilion Ballroom\, Sheraton Wall Centre\, 1000 Burrard Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6Z 2R9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC,CCBC Event,English
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Lunar New Year Vancouver Reception: Unveiling Insights from the Canada-China Business Survey
DESCRIPTION:Join CCBC for an exclusive Lunar New Year cocktail reception on Tuesday\, January 30\, 2024\, in Vancouver. The event offers a unique opportunity to delve into the insights gathered from CCBC’s Canada-China Business Survey 2022/2023\, following the official report launch in Toronto on January 25. Together with the Rotman Institute for International Business\, CCBC conducts this biennial survey to gain a comprehensive understanding of the perspectives and interests within the Canada-China business community. Sarah Kutulakos\, Executive Director and COO\, CCBC\, will share report highlights\, and attendees will hear insights on the current sentiments of both Canadian and Chinese companies\, exploring the intricacies of their experiences and attitudes towards bilateral business\, trade\, and investment\, both in the present and future. \nWe are honoured to have Mr. YANG Shu\, Consul General of the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Vancouver\, provide guest remarks for the occasion\, along with remarks from Victor Tsao\, Partner\, Trademark Agent\, Bennett Jones LLP. \nIn the spirit of Lunar New Year festivities\, the networking cocktail reception will showcase a high-end Chinese liquor courtesy of Langjiu. Guests can participate in various lucky draws for exciting prizes\, adding to the festive atmosphere. Kindly remember to bring along your business cards to participate in the lucky draws. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the richness of Lunar New Year traditions while gaining valuable insights into the dynamic Canada-China business landscape. \nTickets:\nCCBC Members: Free\, limit of 2 registrations per member company\nNon-Members: $50 + tax \nVenue:\nBennett Jones LLP\n666 Burrard St #2500\nVancouver\, BC\nV6C 2X8 \nAgenda:\n4:30 pm – 5:00 pm PST: Registration and Langjiu liquor tasting\n5:00 pm – 6:30 pm PST: Welcome and Opening Remarks\, Presentation\, Lucky Draws\, followed by Networking until Event Ends \nSpecial Guest Remarks: \nYANG Shu\nConsul General\nChinese Consulate General in Vancouver \nMr. YANG Shu\, the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Vancouver\, assumed his duties on September 21\, 2022. \nFrom 2020 to 2022\, he was the deputy head of the International Relations Department of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. He was also formerly the Deputy Consul General of the Chinese Consulate General in Denpasar and the Executive Deputy Director General of the Consular Assistance and Protection Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. \nAfter graduating from university\, Mr. YANG Shu worked in the Department of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and has been engaged in consular affairs for many years. He has rich diplomatic and consular work experience\, and has previously worked in Chinese diplomatic missions abroad\, specifically South Africa and Indonesia. \nAbout the Speakers: \nSarah Kutulakos\nExecutive Director & COO\nCanada China Business Council \nSarah joined the CCBC in 2007 and has since revitalized CCBC’s role as Canada’s premier bilateral trade and investment organization. Sarah has re-centered the Council’s activities around providing business services\, catalyzing business growth and activity\, and advocating for stronger Sino-Canadian bilateral trade and investment. This has resulted in extensive public outreach activities\, internal infrastructure improvements\, the launch of new programs such as the Business Incubation Centre\, and thriving member relations. \nPrior to joining CCBC\, Sarah worked for 11 years in marketing\, product development\, and management with a major multinational corporation\, where she had multiple assignments involving China. Sarah managed worldwide product businesses that marketed to China and used China-based sources of supply. She was also involved in several projects requiring cooperation with the Chinese government. Sarah has led both established and start-up businesses within the context of a global corporation and has broad emerging market business experience\, and has been involved in the Greater China region since the late 1980s when she lived and worked in Taiwan. There\, she was the first non-Chinese employee of a local high-tech start-up firm\, where she gained a deep understanding of Chinese business practices. \nA fluent Mandarin speaker\, Sarah’s interest in China began at the University of Wisconsin\, where she studied Chinese\, marketing\, and international business. She holds an MBA in finance and operations from the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester. She frequently speaks on China issues\, including marketing\, trade\, investment\, and Canada-China relations. \n \nVictor Tsao\nPartner\, Trademark Agent\nBennett Jones LLP \nVictor Tsao practices corporate law with a focus on mergers and acquisitions\, real estate development\, cross-border transactions\, financing\, technology and entertainment law. He is also a registered trademark agent and a member of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada. \nWith years of experience in the Asia Pacific market\, Victor provides strategic advice to Canadian\, Chinese and Japanese clients as they do business throughout the region and beyond. This includes entering new markets\, corporate financing\, developing their businesses and cross-border transactions. \nPrior to joining Bennett Jones\, Victor was the managing partner of the Vancouver office of a global law firm. \nVictor is fluent in English\, Chinese and Japanese.
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/lunar-new-year-vancouver-reception-unveiling-insights-from-the-canada-china-business-survey/
LOCATION:Bennett Jones LLP\, 900 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest\, Suite 1800\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 0A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC,CCBC Event,English
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SUMMARY:Charting the Future: Insights for Navigating Continued Engagement between Canada and China
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a CCBC business seminar held at UBC Sauder School of Business’ downtown campus on November 30. Following CCBC’s 45th AGM Business Forum in Beijing on October 31\, this event will highlight the present and future state of the Canada-China relationship. Guests will hear speakers covering topics discussed at the AGM Business Forum\, such as the Chinese consumption shift and a discussion on natural resources\, investment\, and Indigenous engagement. There will also be insights from attendees of the AGM and three other trade missions that took place at the same time. \nJoin us to hear from these distinguished speakers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRemarks on the Canada-China relationship – Vina Nadjibulla\, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada’s newly appointed VP Research and Strategy\nChinese consumers and how Canadian brands can tap into the Chinese market – Peter McMath\, Chief Revenue Officer\, WPIC Marketing + Technologies\nMarketing a Canadian brand at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai – David Tan\, President & CEO\, Sunnylife Health Enterprises\nThe role of Canada’s natural resources\, inward investment from China and how collaboration with Indigenous communities can play a role – Grand Chief Edward John (Akile Ch’oh)\, Hereditary Chief of Tl’azt’en Nation\, and Wei SHAO\, Partner and National Practice Group Co-Leader for the China Service\, Dentons\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event will include networking breaks\, including registration at 9:30 am PST\, a mid-morning coffee break\, and a light buffet networking lunch from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm PST. The event will be a great opportunity for participants to network with the speakers and local Canada-China business community. \n \nTickets:\nCCBC Members: $50 + tax (includes lunch)\nNon-Members: $90 + tax (includes lunch) \nVenue:\nSauder School of Business\, UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson St\,\nC150\, Bentley Lounge (Classroom Level)\nVancouver\, BC \nAgenda:\n9:30 am – 10:00 am PST: Registration and Networking\n10:00 am – 11:30 am PST: Welcome Remarks\, Presentations\, Panel Discussion\n11:30 am PST: Networking Lunch\n12:30 pm PST: Event ends \nPlease contact Lotta Ygartua\, CCBC Regional Director\, Western Canada\, for more information or sponsorship at lotta@ccbc.com. \nAbout the Speakers: \nGrand Chief Edward John (Akile Ch’oh)\, LL.B.\nHereditary Chief of Tl’azt’en Nation \nGrand Chief Edward John is a Hereditary Chief of Tl’azt’en Nation located on the banks of the Nak’al Bun (Stuart Lake) in Northern B.C. He is an Indigenous leader who has dedicated his life to the pursuit of social and economic justice for Canada’s Indigenous people\, having worked as a leader in Indigenous politics\, business and community development. Grand Chief John has been a lawyer for over 30 years. He holds a B.A. from the University of Victoria (UVIC)\, an LL.B from the University of British Columbia and Honorary Degrees from UVIC and the University of Northern BC. \nGrand Chief John has served in many leadership roles at the local\, provincial\, national and international levels. He is a long serving elected member of the First Nations Summit political executive\, which is mandated to carry out specific tasks related to Aboriginal Title and Rights negotiations with the governments of BC and Canada and other issues of common concern to First Nations in BC. He participated in the development of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples\, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in September 2007. He served a three-year term as the North American Representative to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (January 2011 – December 2013) with a mandate to discuss indigenous issues related to economic and social development\, culture\, the environment\, education\, health and human rights. \n \nPeter McMath\nChief Revenue Officer\nWPIC Marketing + Technologies \nPeter McMath is the Chief Revenue Officer of WPIC Marketing + Technologies. \nOriginating from an entrepreneurial background as a founder and executive\, Mr. McMath is obsessed with solving problems. Having built and executed solutions across every department of a company\, Mr. McMath is now committed to leveraging his holistic experience in value creation and growth for organizations seeking market entry and market growth in the Asia Pacific regions. \nFrom ideation to execution\, Mr. McMath has developed products\, built consumer brands\, managed international sourcing and complex supply chain logistics and discovered partnership opportunities. Ultimately\, Mr. McMath’s impact has created value for organizations and customers in over 40 countries. \nMr. McMath’s strong ability to identify and understand the core problems\, then communicate a concise and appealing vision forward allows him to effectively identify key objectives and execute a plan to profitability and success. \n \nVina Nadjibulla\nVice-President\, Research & Strategy\nAsia Pacific Foundation of Canada \nVina Nadjibulla joined the APF Canada as Vice-President Research & Strategy on November 7\, 2023. \nAn Adjunct Professor at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia\, Ms. Nadjibulla’s career includes two decades of experience in high-level diplomacy\, strategic planning\, policy analysis\, and program management\, with a focus on political risk analysis\, conflict prevention\, women’s rights\, peacebuilding\, and global governance. \nAs a Senior Research Fellow at the Soufan Center and a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute\, Ms. Nadjibulla’s recent research has focused on hostage diplomacy\, Canada-China relations\, and Canada’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. As an international security and peacebuilding specialist\, she spent a significant portion of her career at the United Nations headquarters in New York and in peacekeeping and peacebuilding missions in West and Central Africa. She also has extensive experience working with national governments\, non-profits\, and philanthropic organizations in Canada\, the U.S.\, Central Asia\, and China. \nMs. Nadjibulla has been a long-time advocate for human rights and social justice. In 2018\, she led an international advocacy campaign that helped to secure the release of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor\, who were detained in China for more than 1\,000 days. \nMs. Nadjibulla holds a master’s degree in international affairs from Columbia University and is fluent in English\, Russian\, and Farsi\, and speaks intermediate Mandarin Chinese. A citizen of Canada\, she was born in the Soviet Union\, raised in Afghanistan\, and educated in the U.S. \n \nWei SHAO\nPartner and National Practice Group Co-Leader for the China Service\nDentons \nWei SHAO is the national practice group co-leader for the Canada China Country Collaboration group and specializes in international business transactions focusing on China. He has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions\, corporate and project financing\, cross-border counseling\, and general corporate and commercial transactions. \nMr. Shao has represented Chinese investors and entrepreneurs\, sovereign and investment funds\, private and public companies as well as major SOEs in various significant transactions in Canada\, especially in natural resource and mining. Mr. Shao has also advised Canadian and international companies in natural resources\, manufacturing\, high-tech\, environment\, infrastructure and financial transactions in China. He has also provided legal advice to government agencies and diplomatic missions from both Canada and China. He is a frequent speaker at various conferences on matters related to investment in or from China. \nPrior to his legal career Mr. Shao worked for the United Nations in New York. Mr. Shao is an interpreter accredited by the United Nations and by the federal government of Canada. As an interpreter or consultant\, Mr. Shao has been involved in numerous ministerial and prime ministerial meetings or negotiations between Canada and China. Mr. Shao was a Mission Advisor of CCBC’s 2023 Indigenous Trade Mission to China that was held around the time of CCBC’s 45th AGM Business Forum in Beijing\, China. \n \nDavid Tan\nPresident and CEO\nSunnylife Health Enterprises \nDavid Tan is the President and CEO of Sunnylife Health Enterprises Inc.\, which offers a complete solution to wholesale\, private label and OEM bee products and herbs. Mr. Tan is an entrepreneur who started his business in 2005 in Vancouver when he saw the market needed a one-stop contract manufacturing service for entrepreneurs who want to create and promote their own brands\, so that they can control the sales channels. Mr. Tan will participate again in this year’s China International Import Expo (CIIE)\, an annual event in Shanghai. \nMr. Tan actively contributes to the healthcare industry by holding prominent positions in various associations and boards. He serves as the Vice President of the Canadian Medicines and Health Products Importer and Exporter Association\, Deputy Secretary-General of the Chinese Medical Association Canadian Office\, and Deputy Secretary-General of the World Chinese Doctors’ Association Canadian Office. Additionally\, Mr. Tan is the Deputy Director of the Clinical Nutrition Committee of the North American Medical Alliance and the Director of the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Medicines and Health Products. \nFurthermore\, he plays a pivotal role as the Deputy Secretary-General of the Belt and Road Medical Device Innovation and Application Alliance in Shanghai. His influence extends to being the Canadian Advisor to the Belt and Road Medical Education Alliance in Shenyang and the National Cardiovascular Association in Suzhou. Mr. Tan is also a Collaborating Partner of the Sinclair Laboratory Research Fund at Harvard Medical School and serves as the US Contact for the Nutrition Office of the FDA. \nMoreover\, he contributes as the Supplier of Health Product Export Price Index for the US Department of Commerce and serves as the Domestic Conference Executive for the US Senate Health Committee Advisor. In the realm of international cooperation\, Mr. Tan acts as the US-China Cancer Research Center Liaison for Nanjing Zhongmai. \nIn the business sector\, Mr. Tan holds positions as executive at or advisor to companies involved in natural\, anti-aging\, pharmaceutical and Chinese medicine products.
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/charting-the-future-insights-for-navigating-continued-engagement-between-canada-and-china/
LOCATION:Sauder School of Business\, UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson St\, C150\, Bentley Lounge\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6Z 3B7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC,CCBC Event,English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230927T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211032
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SUMMARY:Making The Most of Your Membership - September 2023
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to best take advantage of your CCBC membership! \nWhether you are new to CCBC or have been a member for years\, this interactive members-only session will cover everything you need to know to make the most of your CCBC experience. \nParticipants will learn about the unique\, exclusive benefits available to CCBC members\, and network with professionals within the Canada-China business community. Learn more about CCBC\, get familiar with our team and the work we do\, and connect with like-minded peers from across the country. \nThis session is open to CCBC members only\, free of charge. \nYour local Chapter Director will be in touch to extend invitations to new CCBC members that have joined since the last session. For any questions\, please contact: \n• Atlantic Chapter: Edward Dai\n• Quebec Chapter: David Perez-Des Rosiers\n• Ontario Chapter: Jeff Zhang\, Yuli Liu\n• Prairies Chapter and Territories: Lotta Ygartua\n• British Columbia Chapter: Lotta Ygartua\n• Beijing Chapter: Noah Fraser\, Candice Zhao\n• Shanghai Chapter: Edward Dai
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/making-the-most-of-your-membership-september-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Atlantic,BC,Beijing,CCBC Event,English,Ontario,Prairies,Quebec,Shanghai
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230918T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230918T103000
DTSTAMP:20260419T211032
CREATED:20230828T164724Z
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] China Market Breakfast Briefing with the Trade Commissioner Service
DESCRIPTION:CCBC welcomes you to join a networking breakfast briefing together with visiting Trade Commissioners from the Canadian Embassy of Beijing and the Consulate General of Canada in Shanghai in downtown Vancouver on September 18\, 2023. Mr. Jonathan Brasnett\, Second Secretary\, Trade Commissioner\, Consumer products\, Trade Commissioner Service\, and Mr. Samuel Boateng\, Consul & Trade Commissioner\, Consulate General of Canada in Shanghai\, will provide a briefing on the Chinese market opportunities and share insights from the ground in China. We welcome questions from the audience for an interactive session. \nWhether you are already operating in the China market or looking for new opportunities\, or are starting to consider China in your future expansion plans\, this event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with key contacts and the local Canada-China business community. \nTickets:\nFree registration for CCBC members only \nAgenda:\n8:30 am PDT: Registration\n9:00 am PDT: Welcome Remarks\, Briefing and Q&A\, Networking\n10:30 am PDT: Event Ends \nContact Lotta Ygartua\, Regional Director\, Western Canada\, for any questions at lotta@ccbc.com. \n \nAbout the Speakers: \n \nSamuel Boateng\nConsul & Trade Commissioner\nConsulate General of Canada in Shanghai \nSamuel Boateng is an international trade professional who works with multinational firms\, SMEs and entrepreneurs to develop their international business development strategies and grow their exports. After spending nearly a decade working in international business development and marketing for multimillion dollar brands and start-ups\, Samuel believes that it is imperative for companies to think globally while developing their business development strategies no matter what stage they are in. For the past four years\, Samuel has been working with Global Affairs Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service to provide strategic international business development advice to Canadian companies in their quest to get export ready and thrive in the global marketplace. \nSamuel holds a BA in public policy and administration from York University\, a MA in public and international affairs from the University of Ottawa\, and holds a CITP®|FIBP® designation from the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). \n \nJonathan Brasnett\nSecond Secretary and Trade Commissioner (Consumer Products)\nTrade Commissioner Service\n \nJonathan Brasnett\, Second Secretary and Trade Commissioner (Consumer Products) at the Embassy of Canada to the People’s Republic of China\, began his role in Beijing September 2022. He works with a team of highly experienced local staff to promote Canadian brands in a variety of consumer products sub-sectors\, from apparel and accessories\, home décor and sports equipment\, to mother and baby products\, natural health products and cosmetics. He helps Canadian companies develop strategies for success in the China market and find suitable partners to facilitate sales through either online or offline channels. Jonathan has had a long-standing interest in China\, first coming to Beijing in 2012 to study Mandarin. He has a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University\, a Master’s from the University of British Columbia and a PhD from the University of Ottawa\, all focusing on Chinese language\, culture\, history and politics. \nAbout the Trade Commissioner Service:\nThe Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) helps Canadian companies and organizations of all sizes grow and operate internationally. Its network of Trade Commissioners in more than 160 cities around the globe can connect businesses and organizations with qualified contacts\, funding\, and support programs\, and provide key information to help seize international opportunities and succeed in markets around the world.
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/china-market-breakfast-briefing-with-the-trade-commissioner-service/
LOCATION:Dentons Canada LLP\, 250 Howe Street\, 20th Floor\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 3R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC,CCBC Event,English
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT [CCBC Breakfast Seminar] Emerging Regulation: What Companies Doing Business in/with China Should Know about Forced Labour in Supply Chains
DESCRIPTION:Are you doing business in/with China? Do you know Canada’s new rules on forced labour? Do you know the new rules’ possible impacts on your supply chains? \nUp until now\, Canadian regulation on forced labour has impacted only a few sectors importing from China. The May 2023 approval of Bill S-211—a supply chain transparency law aimed at preventing and reducing the risk of forced labour and child labour\, has farther-reaching implications. With these new supply chain transparency public reporting requirements\, companies doing business in China may face heightened scrutiny\, and the Canadian government has issued a business advisory concerning supply chains involving Xinjiang. Canada’s new rules facilitate scrutiny by internal and external stakeholders and require companies to consider what efforts they make to mitigate the risk of forced labour and child labour in their supply chains. The first reports are due in May 2024\, and businesses should act now to enhance their risk assessments and due diligence efforts. \nWe encourage CCBC members in every sector to understand how it may impact their supply chain due diligence. Join panelists Sabrina Bandali and Jessica Horwitz of Bennett Jones LLP for a discussion of what these developments mean for businesses\, the enforcement landscape\, and practical tips to facilitate compliance\, moderated by Stephen Bowman\, Vice Chair and Managing Partner\, People and Talent\, Bennett Jones LLP. \nJoin us in Toronto for the last in-person event before a summer break. In-person attendees will have the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals\, engage in fruitful discussions\, and gain insights about successful implementation of responsible sourcing initiatives. Outside Toronto\, a webinar option (with recording) is available. \n \nTickets:\n[SOLD OUT] In-person: Free for CCBC Members; $50 for non-members.\n[SOLD OUT] Virtual: Free for CCBC members and non-members. Can’t make the live webinar? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording. \nIn-person:\nAgenda:\n8:30 am – 9:00 am EDT: Registration and Networking Breakfast\n9:00 am – 10:00 am EDT: Welcome Remarks\, Presentations\, Panel Discussion\, Closing Remarks\n10:00 am – 10:30 am EDT: Networking \nVenue:\nBennett Jones LLP Toronto Office\n3400\, One First Canadian Place\, Canada Boardrooms \nVirtual (WebEx):\n9:00 am – 10:00 am EDT: Welcome Remarks\, Presentations\, Panel Discussion\, Closing Remarks\n \nAbout the Speakers: \nSabrina A. Bandali\nPartner\nBennett Jones LLP \nSabrina A. Bandali helps Canadian and international clients navigate a broad range of international trade and investment law issues. She provides strategic advice related to free trade and investment protection agreements\, customs law\, foreign corrupt practices\, export controls\, economic sanctions\, trade remedies\, cross-border product regulatory and labelling\, and international dispute settlement. She represents clients in a broad range of industries\, including manufacturing\, technology\, consumer products\, retail/fashion\, life sciences\, oil and gas\, and agriculture. \nSabrina is a tenacious advocate for her clients. She has litigated matters before ad hoc international arbitration tribunals\, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal\, the Federal Court of Appeal\, the Ontario Court of Appeal\, and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (including the Commercial List). She represents clients in trade verifications\, trade remedy disputes\, and appeals of customs valuation\, tariff classification\, and origin decisions by the Canada Border Services Agency. \nAs part of her advisory practice\, Sabrina helps clients understand the tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade that affect importers and exporters. She develops practical strategies to optimize clients’ cross-border trade activity\, including helping them navigate supply chain compliance risks. Sabrina assists businesses in designing and implementing anti-corruption\, sanctions\, and import/export compliance programs and conducts related internal investigations and audits. \nSabrina is an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law\, where she teaches domestic and international anti-corruption law. \nSabrina is a member of the Advocates’ Society\, American Bar Association\, Canadian Bar Association and Transparency International. She is a Past Chair of the Canadian Bar Association national Women Lawyers Forum. \n \nJessica B. Horwitz\nPartner\nBennett Jones LLP \nJessica Horwitz is an advocate and business advisor for Canadian and international clients on complex and high-stakes matters relating to international trade\, customs\, import and export regulation and economic sanctions. \nJessica works with clients across a broad range of industries to creatively solve problems and resolve disputes concerning imports\, exports and international investments. She has expertise in Canadian customs law\, trade remedies (anti-dumping and countervailing duties and safeguard measures)\, cross-border excise taxes (GST/HST) and duties\, bilateral and regional free trade agreements and WTO law\, Canadian product regulation and labelling\, export controlled goods and technology\, national defence contracting and the Controlled Goods Program\, Canadian economic sanctions\, anti-money laundering\, anti-terrorist financing and anti-corruption laws\, forced labour compliance and supply chain integrity\, and other cross-border issues. \nJessica appears regularly before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) and the Federal Courts in customs appeals and trade remedy proceedings\, and represents clients in trade verifications and enforcement matters involving the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)\, Global Affairs Canada\, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency\, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police\, and other domestic and foreign regulatory and law enforcement agencies. She helps businesses to design and implement effective trade compliance programs and internal controls\, and to conduct risk assessments\, reviews and investigations related to trade\, sanctions and anti-corruption compliance. \nJessica is ranked as Up and Coming by Chambers Global in the area of International Trade/WTO Law\, a Key Lawyer in International Trade by Legal 500 Canada\, and One to Watch in International Trade and Finance Law by Best Lawyers in Canada. She is an active member of legal organizations including the Canadian Bar Association and Ontario Bar Association International Law Sections\, the American Bar Association Section of International Law and the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation\, the Organization of Women in International Trade\, and the Inter-American Bar Association. Jessica is on the board of directors of the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT)\, Toronto chapter. She is also is a past chair of the OBA International Law Section and a past co-chair of the ABA Section of International Law International Trade Committee and International Transportation Committee. \nAbout the Moderator: \nStephen W. Bowman\nVice Chair and Managing Partner\, People and Talent\nBennett Jones LLP \nStephen Bowman is Vice Chair and Managing Partner\, People and Talent at Bennett Jones. He is a member of the firm’s tax department and leads the firm’s China and Asia initiatives. Stephen served as managing partner in Toronto for more than 13 years. \nStephen’s practice has included mergers\, acquisitions\, corporate restructuring\, corporate finance\, and trans-border transactions\, with extensive experience in asset-based financing and equipment leasing. His practice also encompasses estate planning\, where he advises Canadian domestic and foreign clients in connection with the establishment\, operation and reorganization of estate planning structures\, as well as with business\, philanthropic and wealth succession planning. \nStephen has written and spoken on domestic and international tax planning matters and is a contributing author to Tax Policy in Canada\, ed. by Mintz\, McKenzie and Kerr\, and to U.S. Taxation of Foreign Controlled Businesses\, ed. by Marc M. Levey. He is a past president of the Canadian Branch of the International Fiscal Association. He is also a recipient of the Canadian Tax Foundation’s annual Douglas J. Sherbaniuk Distinguished Writing Award. \nStephen is Co-Chair of the International Bar Association’s Future of Legal Services Commission\, past Chair of the IBA’s Law Firm Management Committee and a past member of the Council of the Section on Public and Professional Interest. He is the Chair of the Board of Directors of Greenwood College School and a member of the Board of Directors of the Canada China Business Council. He is also immediate past Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Ontario Museum and a former director of the Royal Ontario Museum Foundation.
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/what-companies-doing-business-in-with-china-should-know-about-forced-labour-in-supply-chains/
LOCATION:In-person Toronto/virtual hybrid\, 421 Bentley St #8\, Xinflix Media\, Markham\, Ontario\, L3R 0H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Atlantic,BC,CCBC Event,English,Ontario,Prairies,Quebec
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