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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Exploring the Evolving Landscape in the Greater China Markets with Consul-General ZHAO Liying and The China Institute\, University of Alberta
DESCRIPTION:The Canada China Business Council (CCBC) will host an invite-only roundtable in Edmonton on May 8 with featured speakers Consul-General ZHAO Liying of the People’s Republic of China in Calgary and Philippe Rheault\, Director\, The China Institute at the University of Alberta. Madam Zhao will provide crucial updates on Canada-China relations and insights from the recent “Two Sessions” and Mr. Rheault will discuss how to chart potential paths forward for Canada-China engagement.  \nThis event marks a special opportunity to connect with CCBC’s Regional Director\, Western Director Lotta Ygartua\, fellow members\, and the Canada-China business community across Alberta. Attendees can deepen their understanding of evolving market dynamics and gain a competitive edge. \nTickets are free of charge; spaces are limited and by invitation. If you are interested in joining the roundtable\, please contact Lotta Ygartua at lotta@ccbc.com. \nAddress:\nEdmonton Global\nSuite 2205 – 10020 100 St. NW\nEdmonton\, Alberta\nT5J 0N3 \nAbout the Speakers: \nZHAO Liying\nConsul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Calgary \nZHAO Liying assumed her duties as Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Calgary in January 2023. Ms. ZHAO is a career diplomat and has served in the Chinese diplomatic missions in Greece\, Canada\, Croatia and Egypt. \n \nL. Philippe Rheault\nDirector\nThe China Institute at the University of Alberta \nL. Philippe Rheault takes on the leadership of The China Institute following a 25-year career in the Canadian diplomatic service\, where he mainly focused on China and East Asia. He has been posted to the region six times: to Beijing\, Taipei\, Chongqing (twice)\, Mongolia\, and Guangzhou. Notably\, he has headed two of Canada’s four missions in Mainland China\, as Canada’s first Consul General to the southwestern metropolis of Chongqing (2012-2017) and most recently as the Consul General of Canada for South China\, based in Guangzhou (Canton) (2019 to 2023). Over the course of the last two and a half decades\, he has had the opportunity to witness first-hand China’s extraordinary rise\, as well as most of the key milestones marking the evolution of Canada-China relations. \nMr. Rheault’s extensive network spans China\, Canada\, and beyond\, and he has over the years provided advice and support to a wide cross-section of top leaders from government\, business\, academia\, and civil society. He looks forward to deploying his experience\, networks\, and leadership skills in the service of the China Institute\, with a view to continuing to enhance its profile\, relevancy\, and impact. He also looks forward to playing a role in deepening understanding of China at the University of Alberta itself and also within the broader Albertan and Canadian community. Mr. Rheault holds degrees in Philosophy\, Political Science\, and Law\, all from McGill University. He has served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at China Southwest University\, is a member of the Québec bar\, and is professionally fluent in Mandarin Chinese\, Spanish\, English\, and French. \n\n\n \nLotta Ygartua\nRegional Director\, Western Canada\nCanada China Business Council \nAs Regional Director of Western Canada\, Lotta Ygartua is responsible for building the CCBC membership base throughout the region by connecting Canadian and Chinese businesses\, promoting Canada-China bilateral trade\, organizing events and supporting the delivery of member services. Ms. Ygartua has over 10 years of marketing experience in the technology\, marketing research\, communications and art sectors. Prior to joining the CCBC\, she was Marketing Manager at the China-Britain Business Council based in the UK\, promoting trade and business with China and organizing high-calibre events involving the Chinese Premier and the Prime Minister of Great Britain. \nMs. Ygartua spent several years living in China\, where she studied and worked for a local company that developed products for the Chinese market. Ms. Ygartua studied Mandarin at the University of Nanjing and Nanjing Normal University. She holds a BA in Chinese and BSc in Social and Economic Geography from Uppsala University\, Sweden.
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/roundtable-exploring-the-evolving-landscape-in-the-greater-china-markets-with-consul-general-zhao-liying-and-the-china-institute-university-of-alberta/
LOCATION:Edmonton Global\, Suite 2205 - 10020 100 St. NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 0N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CCBC Event,English,Prairies
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SUMMARY:Quebec Community Series: Specialist Intervention – Conducting Business Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The Quebec CCBC Community on Best Business Practices in China serves as a platform for members to exchange insights and establish exchange groups across sectors in China. Given shifting business perspectives between Canada and China and ongoing market changes\, this community provides crucial updates to CCBC members. With a focus on fostering deeper connections and understanding of the Chinese market\, meetings in this series will have a limited number of participants\, ranging from 8 to 10\, ensuring focused discussions on specific themes in an exclusive setting. The agenda will be divided into two distinct periods: the first part will focus on training and knowledge sharing\, while the second part will focus on open discussions. \nTopic:\nSpecialist Intervention – Conducting Business Meetings \nTickets:\nFree of charge for CCBC members; $500 + tax for non-members \nNumber of participants:\nLimited spots are available\, and there is a one-representative limit per organization. Maximum of 10 participants; registration will be on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nPlease confirm your presence by email to David Perez-Des Rosiers at perez.dr@ccbc.com.
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/quebec-community-series-specialist-intervention-conducting-business-meetings/
LOCATION:Investissement Québec\, 1001 Blvd Robert-Bourassa 10e étage\, Montréal\, Québec\, H3B 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CCBC Event,CCBC Events,English,French,Quebec
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Discover Endless Business Opportunities: China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) Promotion Conference in Toronto
DESCRIPTION:China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) is China’s largest\, oldest\, and most represented trade fair and is also the world’s largest trading event. Since its inception in 1957\, Canton Fair\, held in the southern city of Guangzhou every spring and fall\, attracts tens of thousands of buyers and suppliers annually from across the world. \nOn May 24\, 2024\, the Canada China Business Council (CCBC) will host an event in Toronto for the business delegation led by Mr. CHU Shijia\, Chairman and President\, China Foreign Trade Centre\, Ltd.\, the organizer of Canton Fair. The event will feature delegates introducing the latest developments at this year’s Canton Fair\, highlighting the business opportunities for Canadian exporters and importers\, as well as for traders and distributors. \nThis is a unique opportunity for Canadian companies to engage directly with the senior management of the Canton Fair organizer in Toronto. Discover how the upcoming Canton Fair can contribute to the growth of your businesses\, whether through exporting to or sourcing from China. \nThere will be a lucky draw for a Toronto-Guangzhou Round Trip Economy Class plane ticket. Kindly remember to bring along your business cards to participate in the lucky draw. Each attendee will also receive a complimentary Shoosha organic skincare gift package. \n \nTickets:\nFree for CCBC members and invited guests; $85 + HST for non-members\nLimit of 2 registrations per organization\, first come first served until capacity is reached. \nAddress:\nSheraton Centre Hotel Toronto\, City Hall Room\n123 Queen Street West\nToronto\, ON\, M5H 2M9\nClick here for parking information \nAgenda: \n10:00 am – 10:30 am EDT: Registration\n10:30 am – 11:30 am EDT: Conference\n11:30 am – 1:00 pm EDT: Networking Lunch \nSpecial Guest Remarks: \nLUO Weidong\nConsul General\nChinese Consulate General in Toronto \nMr. LUO Weidong was born in December 1967 and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree. \nHe began his career in 1990 in the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation\, which is now the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China. \nHe assumed his role as Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Toronto in September 2023. \nAbout the Speakers: \nCHU Shijia\nVice President and Secretary General of Canton Fair \nDirector General of China Foreign Trade Centre (CFTC)\nChairman and President\, China Foreign Trade Centre Group\, Ltd. \nChu Shijia was appointed Deputy Director General of General Office of MOFCOM\, Deputy Director General of CFTC\, Deputy Director General of CIIE Bureau\, Director General of Comprehensive Department of MOFCOM. He worked as Vice President and Secretary General of Canton Fair and Director General of CFTC since November 2020. \n \nPaul Draffin\nChief Supply Chain Officer\nCanadian Tire Corporation\, Limited \nPaul Draffin is Chief Supply Chain Officer\, Canadian Tire Corporation\, Limited (CTC). In this role\, he leads the supply chain and procurement functions for all CTC banners with end-to-end accountability from the factory to the customer’s door. He also oversees CTC’s $4 billion Consumer Brands Division\, including brand management\, assortment planning\, product design\, development and engineering\, costing\, sourcing and vendor management. \nMr. Draffin joined CTC in 2014 and previously led Canadian Tire’s sourcing\, procurement and product quality functions where he implemented best practice approaches to delivering sustainable productivity improvements and executed a diversified global sourcing strategy. He also oversaw the formation of CTC’s technical office in Shenzhen\, representative offices in Bangladesh\, and wholly foreign-owned enterprise offices in Shanghai and Hong Kong. \nPrior to joining CTC\, Mr. Draffin was stationed in Hong Kong\, China\, where he led Spin Master’s Global Procurement organization and supplier development strategy. He has a keen understanding of global business cultures spanning North America\, Europe and Asia and is highly effective at developing and leading globally dispersed and connected talent organizations that deliver strong results. \nOver the course of his career\, Mr. Draffin has held progressively senior roles at several companies including Spin Master Ltd.\, News America Marketing and Cara Operations. \nHe holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Guelph and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from York University\, Schulich School of Business. In 2022\, Mr. Draffin was named one of the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business Best Executives for his critical work strengthening CTC’s supply chain. \n \nStephen Callaghan\nVice-President – Mid-Market Business\nExport Development Canada \nStephen Callaghan joined EDC in 2000 and is currently the Vice-President for the Mid-Market Business Team at Export Development Canada (EDC). Mr. Callaghan is responsible for the leadership of a National team of Relationships Managers supporting EDC’s customers and partners. \nMr. Callaghan has held a variety of leadership positions at EDC\, including Regional Vice-President – Ontario Region\, Regional Director in GTA. Mr. Callaghan also led the Ontario International Trade Guarantee team supporting customers with their bonding needs. \nMr. Callaghan has a Bachelor of Commerce from McMaster University. \nEDC is Canada’s export credit agency\, offering innovative commercial solutions to help Canadian exporters and investors expand their international business. EDC’s knowledge and partnerships are used by more than 26\,000 Canadian companies and their global customers in up to 200 markets worldwide each year. EDC is financially self-sustaining and is a recognized leader in financial reporting\, economic analysis and has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for nine consecutive years. \n \nSarah Kutulakos\nExecutive Director and COO\nCanada China Business Council \nSarah Kutulakos joined the CCBC in 2007 and has since revitalized CCBC’s role as Canada’s premier bilateral trade and investment organization. Ms. Kutulakos 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\, Ms. Kutulakos worked for 11 years in marketing\, product development\, and management with a major multinational corporation\, where she had multiple assignments involving China. Ms. Kutulakos 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. Ms. Kutulakos 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\, Ms. Kutulakos’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 \nJeff Zhang\nRegional Director\, Central Canada\nCanada China Business Council \nJeff Zhang has over 20 years of international experience in private\, public and non-profit organizations in a variety of sectors including E-commerce\, oil and gas\, retail\, commercial real estate\, education and financial services. Prior to joining CCBC\, Mr. Zhang worked in establishment and operation management at a Sino-Foreign joint venture company and in strategic partnership management at a Fortune 500 multinational company. He also led and assisted a number of Canadian companies and educational institutions into China where he was responsible for strategic partnerships and branding establishment. \nMr. Zhang has an MBA in marketing and international business from Concordia University in Montreal and is fluent in Mandarin and English. He has also been a guest speaker at professional business associations in China and Canada. \nParking Information:\nOn property:\nValet Parking (Please note we have limited spaces):\n• Hourly: $25.00 + Tax ($28.25)\n• Daily: $60.00 + Tax ($67.80) – 24Hrs – in and out privileges – maximum height clearance 6.5 feet or 2 metres (example – Standard Ford F-150 Pickup Truck)\nWe are currently not offering oversized vehicles parking. \nOff property:\nNathan Phillips Square Garage (Connected directly to the hotel) – 110 Queen Street West – Maximum height clearance 6.3 feet or 1.93 metres\nMonday – Friday:\n• $4.00/half hour\n• Day Maximum (7 am – 6 pm): $22.00\n• Night Maximum (6 pm – 7 am): $7.00\nSat/Sun/Holidays:\n• Maximum (7 am – 7 am): $9.00 \n*Nathan Phillip Square Garage (City Hall Parking) is not affiliated with the hotel and any guest who self-parks\, will be responsible for their own parking charges. Parking fees may change without notice.
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/discover-endless-business-opportunities-china-import-and-export-fair-canton-fair-promotion-conference-in-toronto/
LOCATION:Sheraton Centre Hotel Toronto\, City Hall Room\, 123 Queen Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5H 2M9\, Canada
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