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SUMMARY:The 8th China International Import Expo Promotion Event - Toronto
DESCRIPTION:The China International Import Expo (CIIE)\, established in 2018 and jointly organized by the Ministry of Commerce of China and the Shanghai Municipal Government\, stands as the world’s pioneering import themed national level expo. The event is scheduled for November 5-10\, 2025\, in Shanghai\, China. This year’s CIIE offers a prime opportunity for organizations to engage as exhibitors\, buyers\, or visitors. Join us for the promotion event to discover the upcoming CIIE’s highlights and learn how to optimize your CIIE experience. \nThe Canada China Business Council is a supporting organization of the promotion event. \nCCBC members can register by contacting Jeff Zhang\, Regional Director\, Central Canada\, at jeff@ccbc.com\, or Yuli Liu\, Senior Program Manager\, Central Canada\, at yuli@ccbc.com. The deadline to register is April 15\, 2025. The event is free of charge to attend.  \nAddress: \nBank of China (Canada) Headquarters\n50 Minthorn Blvd\, Suite 600\, 6th Floor Meeting Room\nMarkham\, Ontario\nL3T 7X8 \nAgenda:\n2:00 pm – 2:30 pm EDT: Registration\n2:30 pm – 5:00 pm EDT: Event \nClick here to download the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) Enterprise & Business Exhibition Exhibitor Invitation. \n \n 
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/the-8th-china-international-import-expo-promotion-event-toronto/
LOCATION:Bank of China (Canada) Headquarters\, 50 Minthorn Blvd\, Suite 600\, 6th Floor Meeting Room\, Markham\, Ontario\, L3T 7X8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CCBC Event,English,Ontario
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SUMMARY:To Live To Sing Screening for #CanFilmDay
DESCRIPTION:Event: To Live to Sing\nDate: Wednesday\, April 16\, 2025\nTime: 6:30 PM\nLocation: Auditorium 3\, Cineplex Cinemas Fairview Mall \nCome join us on Wednesday\, April 16\, 2025 at 6:30 PM for To Live to Sing\, a night of music and entertainment at Cineplex Cinemas Fairview Mall. Get ready to experience the power of music and storytelling in this unique event. \nDiscover the journeys of individuals who have overcome challenges and found their voice through singing. Enjoy live performances from talented artists who will inspire and uplift your spirit. \nDon’t miss this special evening filled with joy\, hope\, and music. Bring your friends and family and join us for To Live to Sing! \n— \n活动：活着唱歌\n日期： 2025年4月16日（星期三）\n时间： 晚上6点30分\n地点： 礼堂3\, Cineplex Fairview Mall电影院 \n欢迎参加 《活着唱歌》！\n我们诚邀您于2025年4月16日（星期三）晚上6点30分，前来Cineplex Fairview Mall电影院，共度一个充满音乐与娱乐的夜晚。 \n在这个特别的活动中，您将感受到音乐与故事的力量，了解那些通过歌唱克服挑战、找到自己声音的真实故事。 \n欣赏才华横溢的艺术家们带来的精彩现场演出，他们将为您带来启发与感动。 \n不要错过这个充满欢乐、希望与音乐的美好夜晚！带上亲朋好友，一起加入我们，共享 《活着唱歌》 的魅力吧！
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/to-live-to-sing-screening-for-canfilmday/
LOCATION:Cineplex Cinemas Fairview Mall\, 1800 Sheppard Avenue East #Unit Y007\, Toronto\, ON\, M2J 5A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Chinese,English,Ontario,Other Events (Chinese),Other Events (English)
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Boosting Trade Between Canada and China
DESCRIPTION:The recent US tariff threat serves as a wake-up call for Canadian businesses. While many Canadian business leaders have long advocated for trade diversification\, the convenience of US market access has often led to an overreliance on a single partner. As Canada’s second-largest trading partner\, China continues to present a strong alternative for expanding trade opportunities. At the same time\, an increasing number of Chinese companies are entering the Canadian market\, offering high-quality\, competitively priced products that are resonating with Canadian consumers. Now is the right time to strengthen trade between Canada and China. \nJoin us on April 16 as industry experts share insights on navigating Canada-China trade. Mr. LIU Linlin\, Consul (Counsellor\, Economic and Commercial)\, Chinese Consulate General in Toronto\, will share insights on trade between Canada and China. Ms. Stephanie Kou\, Partner and Director of Business Development\, Monet Marketing Inc.\, will introduce RedNote\, a leading social commerce platform in China and one of the world’s major platforms for discovering and sharing lifestyle content\, product reviews\, and shopping experiences. Ms. Joyce Jiang\, CEO\, ApexLogistics Canada\, will discuss how businesses can use efficient supply chain solutions to navigate market challenges\, improve trade efficiency\, and reduce risks in cross-border trade. \nMr. Tim Walter\, President and CEO of Walter’s ShoeCare Inc.\, a Canadian company with a 132-year history\, will share their success in the shoe care market\, their brand’s growth\, and their valuable trade relationships with suppliers and business partners in China. Mr. Andrew Yui\, Director\, Canada\, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (Canada)\, will provide strategic insights for Canadian companies looking to expand in Asia\, highlighting key opportunities for leveraging Hong Kong as a gateway for trade with China and the broader Asian market. Additionally\, Mr. Alex Liu\, Executive Vice President\, OTT Financial Group\, and Mr. Jeff Zhang\, Regional Director\, Central Canada\, Canada China Business Council (CCBC)\, will deliver remarks with important messages for the Canadian and Chinese business communities. \nDiscover strategies for expanding into China\, overcoming trade challenges\, and leveraging new opportunities in logistics\, social commerce\, and investment. Register now to gain expert insights and make new connections! \n \nTickets:\nCCBC Members: Free; Non-Members: $100 + HST\nCapacity is limited and registration will be on a first-come\, first-served basis\, with priority given to CCBC members. \nRefund and Cancellation Policy:\nPayment is non-refundable unless the Canada China Business Council cancels the event. \nAddress:\nOTT Financial Group\n1123 Leslie Street\nNorth York\, Ontario\nM3C 2K5\nFree parking is available onsite \nAgenda:\n1:30 pm – 2:00 pm EDT: Registration and Networking\n2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EDT: Welcome Remarks\, Keynote Speeches\, Closing Remarks\n3:30 pm – 4:30 pm EDT: Networking\n4:30 pm EDT: Event Ends \nDress Code:\nBusiness Formal \nAbout the Speakers: \nLIU Linlin\nConsul (Counsellor\, Economic and Commercial)\nChinese Consulate General in Toronto\n \nMr. LIU Linlin has had a distinguished career spanning over three decades in international trade\, economic cooperation\, and commercial diplomacy. \nSince August 2022\, Mr. Liu has served as Consul (Counsellor\, Economic and Commercial) at the Chinese Consulate General in Toronto. Prior to this\, from April 2017 to August 2022\, he held the position of Economic and Commercial Counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Papua New Guinea. From October 2008 to April 2017\, he served in various capacities at China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM)\, and Economic and Commercial Counselor at the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand from October 2005 to October 2008. \nMr. Liu’s extensive career also includes previous role at MOFCOM (2001-2005)\, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (1996-2000)\, and the Economic and Commercial Office of the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand\, where he served as Attaché and Third Secretary from 1992 to 1996. He began his career in 1988 at the Personnel Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation. \nMr. Liu holds a Master of Business Economics and Finance from Curtin University of Technology\, Australia (2002)\, a Graduate Diploma in International Economics from the University of Adelaide\, Australia (1998)\, and a Bachelor of Economics from the Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade (1988)\, where he majored in Foreign Trade English. \n \nAndrew Yui\nDirector\, Canada\nHong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) \nAndrew Yui was appointed Director\, Canada\, of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in July 1993. HKTDC is Hong Kong’s statutory body responsible for the promotion of international trade (imports and exports) in merchandise\, services and technologies\, via the Hong Kong platform. The Council works through a network of 51 offices worldwide. The HKTDC Branch Office in Canada\, based in Toronto\, is established to encourage and assist Canadian companies to diversify their business to Asia through Hong Kong. To facilitate the efforts of Canadian companies to ‘think Asia\, think Hong Kong\,’ HKTDC Toronto Office has joined forces with like-minded multiplier partners like HKCBA\, HKETO (Toronto)\, IHK (Canada)\, CCBC\, and many others in organizing sector-specific Canadian missions to Hong Kong international trade fairs and conferences. \n \nJoyce Jiang\nCEO\nApexLogistics Canada \nJoyce Jiang is an experienced entrepreneur in the field of international logistics and supply chain management. As the founder of ApexLogistics Canada\, she built the company from the ground up after immigrating to Canada. In just 10 years\, she transformed APEX into a leading player in the national logistics sector\, has played a key role in elevating industry standards and facilitating seamless trade between Canada and global markets. \nGuided by the philosophy of “Optimizing Logistics\, Connecting the World\,” Ms. Jiang has consistently broken barriers across languages\, industries\, and borders. Her relentless drive for innovation and excellence has earned her recognition as an industry trailblazer. \nPrior to founding ApexLogistics Canada\, Ms. Jiang held senior management positions in international five-star hospitality\, DHL China\, and Shanghai Media Group. Her extensive experience in international management and cross-cultural service has equipped her with a unique strategic vision for global business operations. \nIn 2024\, Ms. Jiang was honoured with the Business Excellence Award – Resilience at the Canada China Business Council (CCBC) 46th Annual General Meeting\, recognizing her outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to the industry. \n \nStephanie Kou\nPartner and Director\, Business Development\nMonet Marketing Inc. \nStephanie Kou is the Partner & Business Development Director at Agency Monet Marketing\, an officially authorized cross-border agency for RedNote (Xiaohongshu/小红书) in North America and a certified TikTok agency. \nMonet Marketing is a full-service marketing agency with 11 years of experience in the North American market. Headquartered in Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, the company also has offices in Los Angeles\, USA\, and Vancouver\, Canada. With extensive expertise\, Monet Marketing specializes in developing and executing marketing strategies for Chinese companies expanding into the North American market. Additionally\, the company is dedicated to serving as a bridge for Asian brands entering the North American market\, as well as a key partner for major global brands looking to engage with North America’s Asian communities and local markets. \nNotable clients include Holt Renfrew Canada\, Audi Canada\, Vaughan Mills\, Royal Bank of Canada\, Lark (飞书)\, Snowbeer (雪花啤酒)\, Laifen (莱芬吹风机)\, and other leading North American and international brands. \n \nTim Walter\nPresident and CEO\nWalter’s ShoeCare Inc. \nTim Walter is President\, Chief Executive Officer and sole owner of E. F. Walter Group of Companies\, including three family holdings and a majority ownership of Walter’s ShoeCare Inc. which descends directly from E. F. Walter Ltee.\, his family’s company\, which was founded in 1893 by his great-grandfather at Montreal\, Quebec. \nInvolved in the companies since April 1990\, he became a member of the executive team in 1994 and has served as President and CEO since 2001. His primary focus and responsibilities through 2010 include business assessment\, strategic planning\, restructuring\, consolidation\, organization and business development of this now fourth-generation business—positioning it to pursue quantum growth. \nSince 2010\, he has led the divestiture of non-core business assets; the acquisition\, development\, and subsequent sale of his ThermaGreen Environmental business in 2018; and ongoing investment to grow Walter’s ShoeCare. \nHaving successfully navigated COVID-19 with an exceptional team\, Walter’s ShoeCare is focused on strategic growth through the international expansion of operations and distribution. \nIn 2004\, he was selected from candidates across Canada by KPMG and the Richard Ivey School of Business – University of Western Ontario to join an elite group of entrepreneurs. The Quantum Shift Institute for Entrepreneurship provides continual business training\, leadership development\, and a solid networking infrastructure to support the effective development of his business. \nHe is happily married for over 28 years and has two children\, both of whom have completed university degrees and are independently developing their careers. He enjoys outdoor adventure sports\, travel\, music\, and time with his family. \n \nAlex Liu\nExecutive Vice President\nOTT Financial Group \nAlex Liu joined OTT in 2014\, where he has assisted the founder in managing various business lines in Canada\, the United States and Hong Kong\, particularly the fintech business group\, which provides payment processing\, global settlement and credit card issuance services. Previously\, Mr. Liu held various senior positions at Shenyin Wanguo Securities\, one of the largest full-service investment dealers in China\, where he worked for 20 years. \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. \nPhotography/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/boosting-trade-between-canada-and-china/
LOCATION:OTT Financial Group\, 1123 Leslie Street\, North York\, Ontario\, M3C 2K5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CCBC Event,English,Ontario
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Toronto's 10-Year Action Plan For Economy: Exploring Business Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:The Toronto Region is home to over seven million people\, making it one of the largest and fastest growing metropolitan regions in North America. It contributes 50% of Ontario’s GDP and 20% of Canada’s GDP. Toronto ranks as North America’s second largest financial centre and hosts the second largest food and beverage industry. It also boasts the third largest labour force\, tech sector\, and number of manufacturers in the region. Additionally\, Toronto is a hub for life sciences and leads Canada in interactive media\, with a 42% growth in animation and VFX projects over the last five years. \nIn October 2024\, the City of Toronto unveiled its 10-Year Action Plan for Toronto’s Economy (2025-2035) aimed at strengthening Toronto’s global competitiveness\, fostering connections\, and guiding its economic growth. This comprehensive 72-page roadmap will shape the city’s economic development decisions over the next decade. What are the key takeaways for Canadian and Chinese business communities regarding investment\, trade\, education and other vital concerns? \nThe Canada China Business Council has invited Ms. Clare Barnett\, Director of Business Growth Services at the City of Toronto\, and her team to provide an overview of the Action Plan for Toronto’s Economy. Join us on March 18 as they discuss the key items guiding the City’s growth and priorities\, as well as the business and education opportunities generated by this plan. Additionally\, Ms. Barnett and her team\, including Ms. Susana Vaz\, Senior Manager\, Strategic Planning and Initiatives\, Mr. John Alderdice\, Manager\, Business Retention and Expansion\, Ms. Leslie Fink\, Manager\, Sector Development\, and Mr. Thomas McGinty\, Manager Entrepreneurship Services\, will brief attendees on the City’s services and business incentive programs designed to assist overseas investors\, including Chinese inbound investors and local Chinese-Canadian investors\, when establishing and expanding their businesses in Toronto. Mr. Thomas J. Timmins\, Leader\, Energy Sector Practice\, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP and Board Director of CCBC\, will share his insights as to how businesses can survive and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Mr. Hugo Lorenson\, Regional Vice President\, Commercial Financial Services ­GTR and Ms. Clarinda Andres\, Commercial Solutions Specialist\, Royal Bank of Canada will also discuss information\, tools\, and resources you need to help your business go global\, discover and secure grant funding to support your organization’s growth. A networking lunch will be served following the presentations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: \nCCBC Members: $20 + HST (maximum of 2 registrations per member company); Non-Members: $100 + HST\nCapacity is limited and registration will be on a first-come\, first-served basis\, with priority given to CCBC members.\nClick here to register. \nRefund and Cancellation Policy:\nPayment is non-refundable unless the Canada China Business Council cancels the event. \nAddress:\nGowling WLG\n1 First Canadian Place\, 100 King Street West\, Suite 1600\nToronto\, Ontario \nAgenda:\n11:30 am – 12:00 pm EDT: Registration and Networking\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT: Welcome Remarks\, Opening Remarks\, Presentations and Closing Remarks\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT: Networking Lunch\n2:00 pm EDT: Event Ends \nAbout the Speakers: \nThomas J. Timmins\nLeader\, Energy Sector Practice\nGowling WLG (Canada) LLP \nThomas J. Timmins (谭民思) is a senior projects lawyer based in Canada focused primarily on renewable energy projects and the global energy transition. He leads the Energy Sector Practice at Gowling WLG Canada. Named a ‘Leading Lawyer’ by The Legal 500 Canada and Who’s Who Legal\, Mr. Timmins serves as a Board member of the Canadian Ditchley Foundation\, as an advisor at the Centre for Urban Energy at Metropolitan Toronto University\, as a member of the Legal Committee of Transparency International and on several public and private boards. He also teaches Infrastructure and Project Finance Law and serves as an adjudicator under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. Mr. Timmins served as the Leader of Gowling WLG Canada’s highly successful China Practice between 2016-2024. \n \nClare Barnett\nDirector\, Business Growth Services\nCity of Toronto \nClare Barnett brings a unique perspective having both private and public sector experience in international business development and marketing\, economic development\, attracting Foreign Direct Investment\, developing Business Retention & Expansion programs\, and building an award-winning Innovation District. \nShe has deep business development and marketing expertise cultivated through more than 15 years with the provincial government focused on Ontario’s economic competitiveness\, in addition to prior private sector experience in the technology space. \nMs. Barnett served as Ontario’s representative in the United Kingdom with a mandate to further Ontario’s trade\, investment and broader economic interests. She also established Ontario’s first Investment Office\, leading international business development and marketing. \nMore recently\, Ms. Barnett created an award winning and accredited Economic Development Office with the City of Brampton\, part of the Greater Toronto Area. Global brands invested under her leadership\, and Brampton’s place on the global stage was recognized through various awards\, including being ranked one of Canada’s best locations to invest. \nMs. Barnett now serves as the Director of Business Growth with the City of Toronto\, leading economic development in Canada’s largest city and economy. The focus of her work is Business Retention & Expansion\, main street and small business support\, entrepreneurship and investment attraction. \nMs. Barnett is a thought leader in economic development and is a sought-after speaker internationally. She serves as an Advisor and Board Member to many organizations such as the International Economic Development Council\, Organization of Women in International Trade and local start up incubators and accelerators. She has been called an inspirational leader and is personally focused on supporting women to grow their careers in economic development. \n \nHugo Lorenson\, LLP MBA\nRegional Vice President\nCommercial Financial Services GTR\nRoyal Bank of Canada \nHugo Lorenson is currently Regional Vice President\, Diversified Banking\, Commercial Financial Services with over 15 years of experience at RBC. \nMr. Lorenson’s breadth of experience provides him with a deep understanding of Commercial Banking. He began his journey as a Senior Relationship Manager in the GTA\, progressing through various senior leadership positions\, including Credit Adjudication and Commercial Advisory Groups. Additionally\, he managed the Operations Centres that spanned across the Americas\, along with providing oversight of the Caribbean Cards Operations Group. Mr. Lorenson has led high performing teams in the Retail\, Franchising and Business Professional Services industries\, as VP\, Commercial in the GTA. Prior to his current position\, Mr. Lorenson was one of the original RBC leaders to join the Group Risk Management National Internship Program. \nMr. Lorenson was a practicing lawyer in Toronto before starting his career at RBC. \nMr. Lorenson holds a Law Degree from Osgoode Hall Law School\, an MBA from the Rotman School of Management\, University of Toronto and an undergraduate degree from Acadia University. He is an active volunteer member of RBC’s Beacon program\, the Rotman School of Management\, as well as a York Region youth basketball coach. \n \nClarinda (Claire) Andres\, MBA\nCommercial Solutions Specialist\nRoyal Bank of Canada \nClaire Andres is a Commercial Solutions Specialist with over 10 years of professional experience with the Royal Bank. She has earned multiple awards for her work in personal and business banking\, credit and investments and specialized solutions for commercial clients. \nMs. Andres owned a business in the wholesale trade of industrial soaps before coming to Canada\, thus she recognizes the many challenges business owners face and the needed support to be successful. A business enthusiast\, and passionate in business development\, she continues to help business owners get access to valuable resources and innovative solutions to help them achieve their goals. \n \nBijan Ahmadi\nExecutive Director and COO\nCanada China Business Council \nBijan Ahmadi serves as the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Canada China Business Council (CCBC)\, overseeing the operations and activities of the Council across its seven chapters in Canada and China. \nBefore joining CCBC\, he co-founded and served as the Executive Director of the Institute for Peace & Diplomacy (IPD) from 2018 to 2024. IPD is a non-partisan think tank operating in Canada and the United States\, dedicated to fostering constructive engagement and interest-based thinking in international affairs. \nDuring his tenure at IPD\, Mr. Ahmadi launched the organization’s Asia research program in 2020 and its flagship annual conference\, the Indo-Pacific Strategy Forum (IPSF)\, in Ottawa in 2021. Today\, IPSF is recognized as Canada’s premier conference on the country’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. He was also the co-editor of Canada-China Brief\, a biweekly policy newsletter providing the latest developments and expert insights on political and economic relations between Ottawa and Beijing. \nIn his work on China\, Mr. Ahmadi has advised large corporations and SMEs on navigating Canada-China trade\, policy\, and regulatory developments. He has also spearheaded the publication of numerous research reports on China and Canada-China relations and led Track 2 diplomacy initiatives in collaboration with Chinese and American research institutions. \nMr. Ahmadi holds a Master’s degree in Global Diplomacy from SOAS University of London and a Master of Applied Science from the University of Toronto. Before founding IPD\, Mr. Ahmadi worked in strategy and management roles in the financial services and real estate sectors\, where he honed his skills in organizational leadership and operational planning. He also served on the executive boards of several Canadian non-profits and NGOs\, including the Toronto branch of the Canadian International Council. \nPhotography/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/torontos-10-year-action-plan-for-economy-exploring-business-opportunities/
LOCATION:Gowling WLG\, 1 First Canadian Place\, 100 King Street West\, Suite 1600\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CCBC Event,English,Ontario
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Rapid and Sustainable Growth: Innovative Strategies for Chinese-Canadian Businesses - Second Edition Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Second Edition Forum of Rapid and Sustainable Growth: Innovative Strategies for Chinese-Canadian Businesses will be hosted by the Canada China Business Council (CCBC) at the University of Toronto on February 12\, 2025. \nThe First Edition Forum\, held in 2024\, was a resounding success in Toronto\, with registration exceeding capacity by 33%. At that event\, representatives from Toronto’s business and academic communities shared valuable insights on corporate development in Canadian and Chinese markets. Attendees also participated in discussions about brand value and revenue growth strategies with Mr. Noah Xie\, Chairman of Kmind Consulting. \nThe upcoming Second Edition Forum is set against the backdrop of the VUCA era\, where conventional strategic theories often fall short. Enterprises today require innovative strategies to enhance their core competencies and navigate these challenging times. Kmind Consulting offers a compelling solution: its Next Generation Strategy\, a blend of Eastern and Western wisdom to enable companies to achieve market leadership. \nCCBC is honoured to welcome Mr. Xie for the second time as a keynote speaker. He will share how Kmind Consulting draws inspiration from Sun Tzu’s The Art of War and Western management theories. His presentation will explain how Kmind’s Next Generation Strategy enables Eastern and Western wisdom to function in harmony and reinforce each other\, helping enterprises fend off cutthroat competition and achieve solid and sustainable growth. \nFollowing the presentation\, Mr. Xie will participate in a panel discussion alongside renowned entrepreneurs and corporate executives from different industries to shed light on the power of strategy in the VUCA era. The forum will conclude with a Q&A session\, providing attendees the opportunity to engage directly with leading strategists and gain fresh perspectives to inspire creative ideas. We warmly invite you to register this event. \n2025年2月12日，由加中贸易理事会（CCBC）主办的第二届“加中企业快速可持续发展论坛”将于加拿大多伦多大学召开。 \n2024年第一届论坛备受社会各界瞩目，报名人数超额33%，现场的火热氛围也让加中企业论坛成为多伦多的商界盛事。论坛邀请到了多伦多各界代表出席，共同探讨企业在加拿大和中国市场的发展经验，并与君智战略咨询董事长谢伟山先生共话品牌价值提升及营收增长策略。 \n2025年，第二届论坛如期而至。在充满不确定性的“乌卡时代”（VUCA Era），传统战略理论的局限性已日益凸显。企业经营者想跳出“乌卡时代”的困惑与迷雾，需主动拥抱新的思想，提升企业核心竞争力。而在东西方战略的碰撞中，君智所独创的“新一代战略”正释放出强大的影响力，助力企业赢得商业竞争，展现中西智慧的融合创新之美。 \n加中贸易理事会有幸再次邀请到谢伟山先生，为大家分享如何从《孙子兵法》与西方管理理论中汲取灵感，让中西两种智慧、文化与气质在“新一代战略”中共生共存、交相辉映，助力企业从激烈的竞争格局中脱颖而出，实现高质量可持续增长。 \n本届论坛特别设置了讨论环节，来自多个行业的知名企业家、高管齐聚一堂，与谢伟山先生共同探讨如何在“乌卡时代”的商业迷雾中，找到战略破局之道。论坛最后，我们也将开放观众提问，为您提供直接对话战略领袖的宝贵机会，激发更多创新思考。欢迎注册参加。 \nEvent Language: Mandarin / 普通话 \nTickets:\nCCBC Members: Free; Non-Members: $100 + HST\nCapacity is limited and registration will be on a first-come\, first-served basis\, with priority given to CCBC members. \nRefund and Cancellation Policy:\nPayment is non-refundable unless the Canada China Business Council cancels the event. \nAddress:\nUniversity of Toronto\, Hart House\, Debate Room\n7 Hart House Circle\nToronto\, Ontario\, M5S 3H3 \nAgenda:\n1:00 pm – 1:30 pm EST: Registration and Networking\n1:30 pm – 3:30 pm EST: Welcome and Opening Remarks\, Keynote Speech\, Panel Discussion and Q&A\, Closing Remarks\n3:30 pm – 4:00 pm EST: Networking \nAbout the Speakers: \nNoah XIE\nFounder and Chairman\nKmind Consulting\n \nWith over two decades of professional experience and research\, Mr. Noah Xie has guided over a hundred firms in developing their corporate strategy. Specializing in the fusion of Eastern wisdom with Western business theories\, he navigates firms to secure strategic opportunities\, build competitive advantages\, and attain sustainable growth\, positioning them as market leaders and driving industry development. \nSince 2008\, Mr. Xie has shared his strategic theories and insights\, benefiting over 50\,000 business owners. In June 2023\, Mr. Xie presented the Next Generation Strategy at MIT\, Brown University\, and the Harvard Club of Boston\, becoming the first Chinese expert to do so. In June 2024\, Mr. Xie was invited to speak at MIT\, Harvard University\, and Harvard Club of Boston\, where he had an in-depth discussion with Professor Robert Kaplan of Harvard Business School\, and Peter Walker\, Senior Partner Emeritus of McKinsey & Company. \nIn recent years\, Mr. Xie has led Kmind in guiding dozens of firms to become industry leaders\, including but not limited to China Feihe\, Bosideng Group\, Yadea Holdings\, HOdo Group\, GONEO\, ANGEL\, and Xiaoxiandun\, leading seven companies to surpass an annual revenue of 10 billion RMB. \n谢伟山\n君智战略咨询\n创始⼈ 董事⻓\n \n谢伟山深研企业战略二十余年，主导了上百家企业战略咨询，具有深厚理论与丰富实践经验。他深谙商业之道，尤其擅长将东方智慧与西方理论融合应用于战略实践，帮助企业锁定战略机会、构建竞争优势，最终协助企业实现良性增长、成为行业龙头、引领行业发展。 \n自2008年起，谢伟山致力于将最新战略实践通过授课及论坛演讲等形式传授至广大企业家，至今影响企业家50000余名。2023年6月，谢伟山携“新一代战略”登陆哈佛CLUB、布朗及MIT，成为首位在哈佛波士顿俱乐部进行企业战略分享的中国专家。2024年6月，谢伟山再次受邀赴MIT及哈佛发表演讲，并于哈佛CLUB与哈佛商学院教授罗伯特·卡普兰和麦肯锡前全球董事彼得·沃克同台对话。 \n近年来，谢伟山带领君智成功协助包含飞鹤乳业、波司登羽绒服、雅迪控股、红豆集团、公牛集团、安吉尔高端净水、小仙炖鲜炖燕窝等行业龙头在内的数十家企业实现增长，助力其中七家企业营收突破百亿。 \n \nChenggang HAN\nGeneral Manager\nCanada Royal Milk \nMr. Chenggang HAN (Master in Veterinary Microbiology) joined Canada Royal Milk in 2018\, where he initially served as Quality Manager until 2021. Since late 2021\, Mr. Han has held the position of General Manager at Canada Royal Milk. \nCommencing his dairy industry career in 2002\, Mr. HAN has held various roles\, including Area Supervisor\, Quality Manager\, Production Manager\, Project Manager\, Business Development Manager\, and Factory Manager\, at European enterprises operating in China\, such as Nestlé\, Bayer\, and Food Union. \n韩成钢\n加拿大皇家妙可公司\n总经理\n \n韩成钢 是中国农科院预防兽医学硕士。 \n韩先生2018年加入加拿大皇家妙克公司，2018-2021年任质量经理，2021年底至今任加拿大皇家妙克公司总经理。 2002年开始入行乳制品行业，先后在雀巢，拜耳，food union等在华欧洲企业做过 奶区主管，质量经理，生产经理，项目经理，商务经理，工厂经理等不同职位。 \n \nSheriden Huang\nCEO\nWillow Springs Winery \nSheriden Huang is a systematic problem-solver in management\, specializing in business system modeling. He earned a postgraduate degree from Hull University in the United Kingdom and worked as a marketing researcher at Oxford Brookes Business School during the early 1990s. With extensive knowledge in business and a deep understanding of Chinese culture\, he has continuously succeeded in international trade business for over 30 years across various industries. \nCurrently\, Mr. Huang focuses on promoting Ontario wine both locally and internationally. Under his leadership\, Willow Springs Winery has won multiple awards in recent years and is now one of the fastest-growing wineries in Ontario. Its wine sales have been steadily increasing year after year. \nIn addition to his work in the wine industry\, Mr. Huang is active in community service. He is a director of the Markham Richmond Hill Vaughan Chinese Business Association and President of the Toronto Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) Association. \n黄振发\n首席执行官\n柳泉酒庄\n \n黄振发\, 90年代初留学英国，在英国赫尔大学取得管理学院硕士学位，专注于管理学系统构建领域的研究，曾在牛津布鲁克斯学院担任市场学研究员， 三十年来，凭借丰富的商业知识和对国际贸易行业的不断了解，在商业经营上取得了不错的成绩。 \n黄振发目前担任柳泉酒莊总裁，专注于安省葡萄酒、冰酒在加拿大本地和国际市场的推广，在他的带领下，柳泉酒莊出产的葡萄酒和冰酒的市场声望和销量双双持续上升！柳泉酒莊的冰酒产量近年来稳居安省前十，并且已连续10年荣获加拿大和北美各项葡萄酒大赛的金奖，柳泉酒莊的葡萄酒和冰酒不仅进入多伦多高档餐厅酒单，还远销海外，赢得了来自海内外的认可和赞誉。 \n黄振发不仅全身心投入安省葡萄酒和冰酒的推广工作，他还积极参与社区工作，他目前担任万锦市、烈治文山市及旺市华商总会理事和多伦多象棋会的会长，为华人企业和主流社区之间建立桥梁，致力于促进商业发展及推动社区繁荣。 \n \nTim Gu\nChairman\nUnisync Group \nMr. Tim Gu is a distinguished entrepreneur and business leader with over 25 years of experience. As Chairman of Unisync Group (TSX: UNI.TO)\, a publicly traded company and one of Canada’s largest uniform suppliers\, Mr. Gu has been instrumental in providing uniforms to top-tier clients such as Air Canada\, WestJet\, and Tim Hortons. \nIn his capacity as Owner and President of E.Star International Inc.\, he oversees a major apparel manufacturing operation\, inclusive of three garment factories in the Toronto area\, catering to prominent clients like Canada Goose and the Canadian Department of National Defense. \nAdditionally\, Mr. Gu is the co-owner of Tilley Endurables Inc.\, renowned for its premium hats\, and Willowwood School\, a well-regarded Toronto-based private school with a 40-year history. \nHis diverse business portfolio extends to real estate investments and high-end custom home building. Mr. Gu’s commitment to community and business development is exemplified by his 23-year tenure as Vice President of the Scarborough York Region Business Association. Complementing his extensive practical experience is an MBA from the Rotman School\, University of Toronto. \nTim Gu\n集团董事长\nUnisync Group \nTim Gu，是一位拥有超过25年经验的杰出企业家和商业领袖。作为Unisync Group（TSX：UNI.TO）的董事长，这是一家上市公司及加拿大最大的制服供应商之一，Tim在为加拿大航空、WestJet和Tim Hortons等顶级客户提供制服方面发挥了重要作用。 \n作为E.Star International Inc.的总裁，他负责监督重大的服装制造业务，包括三家位于多伦多地区的服装工厂，其显著客户包括加拿大鹅（Canada Goose）和加拿大国防部。 \nTim还是以其高级帽子而闻名的Tilley Endurables Inc.的共同拥有者，以及拥有40年历史的尊贵多伦多私立学校——Willowood School的共同拥有者。 \n他的多元化商业兴趣包括房地产投资和高端定制住宅建造。Tim作为士嘉堡约克区商业协会副会长的23年任期，体现了他对社区和商业发展的承诺。他在多伦多大学Rotman商学院获得的MBA学位补充了他广泛的实践经验。 \n \nPhilip Xie\nGeneral Manager\nMidea Canada \nPhilip Xie is an accomplished executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in marketing\, sales\, and operations across manufacturing\, retail\, OEM\, and eCommerce. He has a proven track record in driving business growth\, leading cross-functional teams\, and executing strategic initiatives to achieve significant market share and revenue growth in North America. \nAs General Manager of Midea Canada\, Mr. Xie oversees more than 50 professionals\, achieving 35% year-over-year growth and doubling eCommerce revenue. Under his leadership\, Midea Canada secured the number 1 market share in microwaves\, freezers\, and air conditioners. \nPreviously\, as Assistant General Manager at Midea America Corp.\, Mr. Xie led a 130-plus employee team\, increasing Amazon sales sevenfold and building robust eCommerce operations. Through OMNI-channel strategies\, he achieved substantial breakthroughs in Retailer.com sales. \nHe holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Culture Exchange (English) from Sichuan International Studies University in China. \n谢鹏\n美的集团\n加拿大分公司总经理 \n谢鹏先生在制造、零售、OEM 和电子商务的营销、销售和运营方面拥有20年跨国公司高管经验。他擅长推动业务增长、领导跨职能团队和执行战略计划以在北美实现显著的市场份额和收入增长。 \n作为美的加拿大分公司的总经理，谢先生领导 50 多名专业人员，实现了 35% 的同比增长和电子商务收入翻一番。在他的领导下，美的加拿大公司在微波炉、冰柜和空调领域获得了第一的市场份额。 \n此前，作为美国分公司副总经理，谢先生领导 130 多名员工的团队，将亚马逊的销售额提高了七倍，并建立了强大的电子商务运营体系。他通过全渠道战略，促进了公司产品在 Retailer.com 平台销售取得了重大突破。 \n他拥有四川外国语大学国际文化交流（英语）文学学士学位。 \n \nJeff Zhang\nRegional Director\, Central Canada\nCanada China Business Council \nJeff Zhang has over 30 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 the Canada China Business Council\, 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 is a frequent guest speaker at professional business associations in Canada. \nJeff Zhang\n区域总监，加拿大中部地区\n加中贸易理事会\n \nJeff Zhang拥有超过20多年服务于政府、私营以及非营利组织机构的国际经验，涉及的领域包括电子商务，石油和天然气，零售，商业房地产，教育和金融服务。 在加入CCBC之前，张先生在一家中外合资企业从事项目管理和公司运营管理工作，并在一家财富500强的跨国公司中从事过战略伙伴关系管理工作。 他还领导并协助了许多加拿大公司和教育机构进入中国，负责战略合作伙伴关系和品牌建立。 \n张先生拥有加拿大康考迪亚大学市场营销和国际商务MBA学位，精通英语和普通话。他经常受邀在加中两国商会活动中担任演讲嘉宾。 \nPhotography/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/rapid-and-sustainable-growth-innovative-strategies-for-chinese-canadian-businesses-second-edition-forum/
LOCATION:University of Toronto\, Hart House\, Debate Room\, 7 Hart House Circle\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 3H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CCBC Event,CCBC Events (Chinese),Chinese,English,Ontario
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Lunar New Year Toronto Reception – Business Outlook of 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join CCBC for an exclusive Lunar New Year cocktail reception on Friday\, January 17\, 2025\, in Toronto. We are honoured to have Mr. LUO Weidong\, Consul General of the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Toronto\, provide China’s economic priorities in 2025\, along with opening remarks from Alex Besharat\, Executive Vice President and Head\, Canadian Wealth Management\, Scotiabank. Rebekah Young\, Vice President\, Economist\, Scotiabank\, will offer her perspectives on the global economic outlook for 2025 and beyond\, including international trade and the investment landscape. \nThis event celebrates the farewell of Sarah Kutulakos\, who has served as CCBC’s Executive Director and COO for nearly 18 years\, and welcomes her successor\, Bijan Ahmadi\, the newly appointed Executive Director and COO of CCBC. CCBC President Graham Shantz will also share remarks during the event. \nIn the spirit of Lunar New Year festivities\, guests can participate in various lucky draws for exciting prizes. 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. \nThe catering at the event may include seafood and other common allergens.\nPlease kindly ask and avoid them if you have any dietary restrictions at the event. \n  \n \nTickets:\nCCBC Members: $25+HST; Non-Members: $100+HST\nCapacity is limited and registration will be on a first-come\, first-served basis\, with priority given to CCBC members.\nClick here to register. \nRefund and Cancellation Policy:\nPayment is non-refundable unless the Canada China Business Council cancels the event. If you are unable to attend\, cancellations must be received in writing 72 hours prior to the event. No shows will be charged. \nAddress:\nScotia Plaza\nScotiabank Centre\, 40 King St. W\, 2nd Floor\nToronto\, Ontario \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: \nAlex Besharat\nExecutive Vice President and Head\, Canadian Wealth Management\nScotiabank \nAlex Besharat is Executive Vice President and Head of Canadian Wealth Management. He is responsible for defining and implementing the strategic direction\, goals and values for Canadian Wealth Management\, including ScotiaMcLeod\, Private Banking\, Scotia iTRADE\, MD Financial Management\, Private Investment Counsel and Scotiatrust businesses. Mr. Besharat has more than 35 years of wealth management experience\, and over the course of his career\, has been recognized for his strategic leadership\, relationship management expertise and unwavering focus on client-centered\, comprehensive wealth management solutions. \n \nRebekah Young\nVice President\, Economist\nScotiabank \nRebekah Young is an economist with Scotiabank Economics. As Vice-President\, she provides thought leadership on a broad range of economic trends that will impact long-term growth in Canada and abroad including evolving demographics\, housing affordability\, fiscal sustainability\, and the green transition to cite a few. She also actively probes near-term economic and policy developments. Previously\, she held senior roles at the IMF\, the Canadian Department of Finance\, and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. \n \nGautam Mohorikar\nDirector\, Partnerships\nScotiabank \nGautam Mohorikar is a seasoned leader with a strong background in financial services\, marketing\, and strategic partnerships. With extensive experience across business strategy\, client acquisition\, and cultural segment development\, he has consistently delivered impactful results by fostering collaboration and driving innovation. With proven track record to build meaningful partnerships and generate growth and value\, Mr. Mohorikar is committed to driving sustainable success and driving transformational outcomes. He holds an MBA in Marketing and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Marketing Analysis. \n \nGraham Shantz\nPresident\nCanada China Business Council \nGraham Shantz served for over 25 years in Canada’s public service providing advice to Canadian governments\, mainly on management of Canada’s relations with Asia. He has lived and worked for over 12 years in Asia\, half of that in China. In Ottawa\, Mr. Shantz has worked in senior management positions in Global Affairs Canada\, the Department of Finance and the Privy Council Office. In 2000-2001 he served as Canada’s lead negotiator for Foreign Investment Protection Agreements (FIPAs) and in 1996-1997 served as deputy chief negotiator for the Canadian team during China’s WTO accession talks. Over the past decades\, Mr. Shantz has been involved in numerous major bilateral visits between Canadian and Chinese leaders. \nMr. Shantz has served on the Board of Directors of the Asia Pacific Foundation (2013-2016) and on the Board of Directors of the Centre for International Governance Innovation (2006-2009). He served as Canada’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain (2009-2012) and ended his career in the public service in senior management positions in Global Affairs Canada’s Asia Branch. \nA Mandarin speaker\, Mr. Shantz pursued his interest in China while studying economics at Goshen College in Indiana. He holds an M.A. in International Affairs from Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. He also pursued language and economics studies in China\, including at Beijing University and Xiamen University\, under the Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program. \n \nBijan Ahmadi\nExecutive Director and COO\nCanada China Business Council \nBijan Ahmadi serves as the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Canada China Business Council (CCBC)\, overseeing the operations and activities of the Council across its seven chapters in Canada and China. \nBefore joining CCBC\, he co-founded and served as the Executive Director of the Institute for Peace & Diplomacy (IPD) from 2018 to 2024. IPD is a non-partisan think tank operating in Canada and the United States\, dedicated to fostering constructive engagement and interest-based thinking in international affairs. \nDuring his tenure at IPD\, Mr. Ahmadi launched the organization’s Asia research program in 2020 and its flagship annual conference\, the Indo-Pacific Strategy Forum (IPSF)\, in Ottawa in 2021. Today\, IPSF is recognized as Canada’s premier conference on the country’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. He was also the co-editor of Canada-China Brief\, a biweekly policy newsletter providing the latest developments and expert insights on political and economic relations between Ottawa and Beijing. \nIn his work on China\, Mr. Ahmadi has advised large corporations and SMEs on navigating Canada-China trade\, policy\, and regulatory developments. He has also spearheaded the publication of numerous research reports on China and Canada-China relations and led Track 2 diplomacy initiatives in collaboration with Chinese and American research institutions. \nMr. Ahmadi holds a Master’s degree in Global Diplomacy from SOAS University of London and a Master of Applied Science from the University of Toronto. Before founding IPD\, Mr. Ahmadi worked in strategy and management roles in the financial services and real estate sectors\, where he honed his skills in organizational leadership and operational planning. He also served on the executive boards of several Canadian non-profits and NGOs\, including the Toronto branch of the Canadian International Council. \n \nSarah Kutulakos\nFormer Executive Director and COO\nCanada China Business Council \nSarah Kutulakos joined the CCBC in 2007 and revitalized CCBC’s role as Canada’s premier bilateral trade and investment organization. During her tenure\, Ms. Kutulakos 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 30 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 the Canada China Business Council\, 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 is a frequent guest speaker at professional business associations in Canada. \nPhotography/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/ccbc-lunar-new-year-toronto-reception-business-outlook-of-2025/
LOCATION:Scotia Plaza\, Scotiabank Centre\, 40 King St. W\, 2nd Floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CCBC Event,English,Ontario
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SUMMARY:Club canadien de Toronto International Summer Cocktail
DESCRIPTION:The International Summer Cocktail is an exclusive gathering where professionals from various sectors come together to exchange ideas\, collaborate\, and grow their networks. Organized in partnership with nine international chambers of commerce and the Club canadien de Toronto\, this event offers a rare chance to connect with leaders and entrepreneurs from across the region. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to expand your professional network and discover new international perspectives. \nTen organizations will be present at the event: \n\nCanada China Business Council\nDanish Canadian Chamber of Commerce\nThe Canadian Qatari Business Forum\nItalian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario Canada\nHolland House Canada\nIreland Canada Chamber of Commerce Toronto\nToronto-Hispanic Chamber of Commerce\nBelgian Canadian Business Chamber\nThe British Canadian Chamber of Trade and Commerce\nClub canadien de Toronto\n\nTickets: \n$25 for members of the Club or one of the participating chambers of commerce; $50 for non-members\nEach ticket includes a complimentary drink (alcoholic/non-alcoholic) and finger food. Click here to register.
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/club-canadien-de-toronto-international-summer-cocktail/
LOCATION:The Pilot\, 22 Cumberland Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:French,Ontario,Other Event (French),Other Events (English)
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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
CATEGORIES:CCBC Event,English,Ontario
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Expanding Market and Funding Opportunities for Canadian Businesses in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA)
DESCRIPTION:Comprising Hong Kong\, Macao and nine municipalities of China’s Guangdong Province\, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is poised to become the new economic powerhouse for China and the world. With a staggering population of over 80 million and a GDP surpassing US$2\,000 billion\, the GBA offers an unrivaled concentration of innovative talents\, research and technologies\, pioneering policies\, and robust financial infrastructures that no businesses would want to overlook. \nIn this session\, officials from the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will share the latest developments\, government initiatives\, and funding support within this thriving region. Canadian entrepreneurs and companies will learn how they can leverage Hong Kong’s unique position to capitalize on the market and financing opportunities in the GBA for real business growth in GBA\, China\, and Asia. \nThe Canada China Business Council (CCBC) is honoured to have Dr. Jimmy Chiang\, Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion\, Invest Hong Kong\, and Ms. Cathy Li\, Assistant Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA)\, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region\, as guest speakers\, and Ms. Sandra Zhao\, Partner at McMillan LLP\, to share their Canadian clients’ experiences in the GBA. \nA networking cocktail reception will follow the presentations. Click here to register. \n \nWho Should Attend?\n• Senior executives and C-suite leaders from Canadian businesses and organizations are encouraged to register\n• Canadian businesses interested in expanding into the Asia market\n• Entrepreneurs seeking to capitalize on the vast opportunities offered by the GBA\n• Investors keen on exploring investment opportunities in the region \nTickets:\nFree for CCBC Members and invited guests only; limit of 2 registrations per member company. \nAddress:\nMcMillan LLP\nBrookfield Place\, 181 Bay Street\, Suite 4400\nToronto\, Ontario\nM5J 2T3 \nAgenda:\n4:30 pm EDT: Registration and Networking\n5:00 pm EDT: Welcome Remarks\, Presentations\, Fireside Chat and Q&A\n6:00 pm EDT: Cocktail Reception\n7:00 pm EDT: Event Ends \nDress Code:\nBusiness formal \nAbout the Speakers: \nDr. Jimmy Chiang\nAssociate Director-General of Investment Promotion\, Invest Hong Kong\nThe Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region \nDr. Jimmy Chiang is Associate Director-General of Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK)\, the government department responsible for attracting foreign direct investment into Hong Kong. \nDr. Chiang joined InvestHK in 2003 and was promoted to Head of Tourism and Hospitality in 2010. He assumed the position of Associate Director-General in 2015. Currently\, he oversees the business operations of the department’s 30+ overseas and Mainland offices\, as well as the International Business Development\, Mainland and GBA Business Development\, Consulate and Chamber Engagement\, and several Sector Specialist teams at the head office. Prior to joining InvestHK\, Dr. Chiang held various managerial positions with an international shipping company for five years. \nDr. Chiang has a doctorate in hotel and tourism management from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University\, a Master’s degree in business administration from The University of British Columbia and a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences from The University of Hong Kong. \nMs. Cathy Li\nAssistant Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA)\nThe GBA Development Office\, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region \n \nSandra Zhao\nPartner\, Capital Markets & Securities | Mergers & Acquisitions\nMcMillan LLP \nSandra Zhao is a Partner at McMillan LLP and a member of the Capital Markets and M&A Group. She leads the firm’s China Practice and is fluent in Mandarin. Her practice is focused on mergers and acquisitions\, contested transactions\, going public transactions\, corporate finance and business restructuring and she has significant cross-border experience with inbound transactions from China and the U.S. Ms. Zhao has represented public and private company clients in a wide range of industries in connection with the purchase and sale of businesses and capital raising\, and is experienced in advising shareholders as well as boards of directors in connection with proxy fights. She also regularly advises public companies on corporate governance\, security-based compensation\, shareholders rights plans\, securities regulatory compliance and general corporate and securities law matters. Ms. Zhao has an interest and expertise in shareholder activism and the duties of boards of directors and has written numerous publications on these topics\, as well as taught as a guest lecturer at Queen’s University Faculty of Law and Lincoln Alexander School of Law. \nMs. Zhao holds a Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from the University of Toronto. She was the winner of the Lexpert 2022 Rising Stars Awards: Leading Lawyer Under 40 and has been recognized by Lexpert in 2023 as one of Canada’s Leading Finance and M&A Lawyers and as a Leading Lawyer to Watch in the area of Corporate Finance & Securities. \n \nJames Rausch\nManaging Director and Head\, Global Transaction Banking\nRBC Capital Markets \nJames Rausch is Global Head of Banks\, Brokers & Exchanges at RBC Investor & Treasury Services and is also a member of the Investor & Treasury Services Operating Committee. He is based in Toronto. \nAs Global Head of Banks\, Brokers & Exchanges\, Mr. Rausch has end-to-end responsibility for the sales\, service and product delivery of Canadian dollar services to our financial institution partners globally. Mr. Rausch also leads our Graduate Rotational Program in Canada\, and is heavily involved in mentoring new and high potential employees. \nMr. Rausch joined RBC in 2014 and is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in financial markets\, including 12 years at Powerex and previously at Infoware Software\, the Toronto Stock Exchange and Toronto Dominion Bank. His broad business experience includes transaction banking\, client coverage\, risk management\, commodities trading and corporate finance. \nMr. Rausch became a CFA charterholder in 1999 and holds an MBA from the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Science from the same institution. He recently completed a certificate in the Foundations of Applied Mindfulness Meditation\, is a certified facilitator of the Mindfulness Without Borders program and is a Professional Coach pursuing his Associate Certified Coach (ACC) accreditation. Mr. Rausch is a diversity advocate\, leading the diversity leadership council for the division in Canada as well as the executive sponsor for the next-gen stream. As a visible LGBTQ+ leader\, Mr. Rausch recently delivered the lunch keynote at the Out on Bay Street conference. \nMr. Rausch is the past divisional co-chair of the RBC United Way Giving Campaign and participates as a board member on the Canada China Business Council (CCBC) and DAREarts. He was a past board member of Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT) and co-chaired the North American Council. \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.
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/expanding-market-and-funding-opportunities-for-canadian-businesses-in-the-guangdong-hong-kong-macao-greater-bay-area-gba/
LOCATION:McMillan LLP\, Brookfield Place\, 181 Bay Street\, Suite 4400\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 2T3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CCBC Event,English,Ontario
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Rapid and Sustainable Growth: Innovative Strategies for Chinese-Canadian Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Chinese-Canadian entrepreneurs play a crucial role in the Canadian economy\, demonstrating boldness in establishing businesses and exploring markets not only in Canada but also in China\, the United States\, and beyond. As they navigate various stages of business development\, they encounter challenges to achieving rapid and sustainable growth. \nThe Canada China Business Council (CCBC) is pleased to have Mr. Noah Xie\, Chairman and Founder of Kmind Consulting\, one of China’s leading strategy consulting firms\, to share cutting-edge insights on strategy. Mr. Xie will break down his unique strategic system\, blending top Chinese strategy theory with Western management theory\, and offer practical experience and knowledge on guiding firms to achieve market leadership through rapid and sustainable growth. \nFollowing Mr. Xie’s presentation\, a panel discussion will feature the Chairman of Unisync Group\, the Founder of Beautywww Inc. (Shoosha)\, and the General Manager of Canada Royal Milk. They will share their experiences in building businesses in both the Canadian and Chinese markets\, engaging in a discussion with Mr. Xie about strategies to enhance brand awareness and drive sales. The audience is encouraged to raise questions and actively participate in the discussion. \n加拿大华人企业家在加拿大经济社会中扮演着重要角色。他们立足加拿大，以进取精神开拓着加拿大、中国、美国以及更多国家的市场。而在企业发展的不同阶段，他们毫无疑问地也面临着快速增长和可持续发展的挑战。 \n加中贸易理事会（CCBC）很荣幸地邀请到君智（中国领先的战略咨询公司）创始人、董事长谢伟山先生分享他融合中西方智慧的的新一代战略理念，并提供他在指导企业快速增长、实现可持续发展，成长为市场领导者的实战经验和知识体系。 \n在随后举行的讨论会中，还将请Unisync集团董事长、优美在线创始人，加拿大皇家妙可公司总经理共同探讨他们的企业在加拿大和中国市场的发展经验，并与君智董事长谢伟山共话品牌提升、销售增长方面的策略。诚挚地欢迎现场观众提问并加入讨论。 \nEvent Language 活动语言: Mandarin / 普通话 \nTickets 入场票: Free for CCBC members; $50 + HST for non-members / 加中贸易理事会会员免费；非会员$50+税 \nDress Code 着装: Business Formal / 商务正装 \nVenue capacity is limited\, registrations will be accepted and confirmed on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and will close upon reaching maximum capacity. \n活动场地位置有限，注册以先到先得为序，满额即会关闭注册。 \n \nWelcome By 欢迎致辞: \nDr. Wei WANG\nAssociate Dean\, Professional Graduate Programs\nSmith School of Business\, Queen’s University \nDr. Wei WANG is a Distinguished Professor of Finance and Associate Dean\, Professional Graduate Programs\, at Smith School of Business at Queen’s University in Canada. He is also the founding director of Renmin Queen’s Master of Finance. \nHis research papers on corporate restructuring have been published in top finance journals and featured in prominent media\, such as the Wall Street Journal. Dr. Wang’s coauthored book\, Corporate Financial Distress\, Restructuring\, and Bankruptcy\, was published by Wiley Publishing House in 2019. Since 2012\, he has been invited to write finance case packages for the Harvard Business School and has published many cases\, which have been adopted by many schools internationally. From 2015 to 2018\, he was an adjunct professor at the Wharton School of University of Pennsylvania\, teaching corporate restructuring\, in their undergraduate\, MBA\, EMBA\, and Exec Ed programs. He was a visiting professor at the HKUST Business School and a foreign expert at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. In 2020\, he was invited to join the COVID-19 and Bankruptcy Working Group\, providing policy response recommendations to the US Senate and Congress. \n王炜教授\n加拿大女王大学史密斯商学院副院长 \n王炜博士为加拿大女王大学史密斯商学院金融学杰出教授和副院长，主管学院所有专业硕士项目。2013 年，他推动女王大学和中国人民大学共同创建了中国知名的“人大－女王金融硕士项目 ”。 \n王教授的公司重组和困境投资的研究论文多次在顶级金融期刊上发表，并被《华尔街日报》等知名媒体报道。他合著的《企业财务困境、重组和破产》（《拯救危困企业》的英文原著）一 书由 Wiley 出版社于 2019 年正式发行。从2012年起，经哈佛商学院特聘，他为其撰写了多套全球知名金融商务案例。他在 2015—2018 年期间在美国宾大沃顿商学院担任特聘教授，教授本科、 MBA 、EMBA 和高管培训教育等项目的企业重组课程。他曾担任香港科技大学商学院访问教授和上海财经大学明德重组中心特聘海外专家。王教授于2020 年加入美国 COVID- 19 破产工作组，向美国参议院和众议院提供政策应对建议。 \n  \nAbout the Speakers 演讲及讨论者: \nNoah XIE\nFounder and Chairman\nKmind Consulting \nWith over two decades of professional experience & research\, Mr. Noah Xie has guided over a hundred firms in developing their corporate strategy. Specializing in the fusion of Eastern wisdom with Western business theory\, he navigates firms to secure strategic opportunities\, build competitive advantages\, and attain sustainable growth\, positioning them as market leaders and driving industry development. \nSince 2008\, Mr. Xie has shared his strategic theories and insights\, benefiting over 50\,000 business owners. In June 2023\, he presented his cutting-edge strategic insights at MIT Sloan\, Brown University\, and the Harvard Club of Boston to 500 veteran business leaders\, becoming the first Chinese expert to do so. \nIn recent years\, Mr. Xie has led Kmind in guiding dozens of firms to become industry leaders\, including but not limited to China Feihe\, Bosideng Group\, Yadea Holdings\, Hodo Group\, Bull Group\, Angel Water Purification\, and Xiaoxiandun\, leading five companies to surpass an annual revenue of 10 billion RMB. \n谢伟山\n君智战略咨询创始人 董事长 \n谢伟山深研企业战略二十余年，主导了上百家企业战略咨询，具有深厚理论与丰富实践经验。他深谙商业之道，尤其擅长将东方智慧与西方理论融合应用于战略实践，帮助企业锁定战略机会、构建竞争优势，最终协助企业实现良性增长、成为行业龙头、引领行业发展。 \n自2008年起，谢伟山致力于将最新战略实践通过授课及论坛演讲等形式传授至广大企业家，至今影响企业家50000余名。2023年6月，谢伟山携新一代战略登陆哈佛CLUB、布朗及MIT，成为首位在哈佛波士顿俱乐部进行企业战略分享的中国专家。 \n近年来，谢伟山带领君智成功协助包含飞鹤乳业、波司登羽绒服、雅迪控股、红豆集团、公牛集团、安吉尔高端净水、小仙炖鲜炖燕窝等行业龙头在内的数十家企业实现增长，助力其中五家企业营收突破百亿。 \n  \n \nSarah Kutulakos\nExecutive Director and COO\nCanada China Business Council \nMs. Sarah 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高诗如\n执行董事兼首席运营官\n加中贸易理事会\n \n高诗如女士 (Sarah Kutulakos) 于2007年加入加中贸易理事会，她的到来为加拿大最主要的双边贸易和投资组织—加中贸易理事会注入了新的活力。高女士将理事会的工作重心转移到提供商务服务、加快企业增长和提高企业活力以及促进加强加中双边贸易和投资上来，使理事会的公共外联活动更加丰富，内部组织结构持续改进，企业孵化中心等新项目层出不穷，会员规模日益壮大。 \n在进入加中贸易理事会前\, 她曾在一家知名跨国公司工作过11年，先后从事过市场营销、产品开发和管理等工作，并参与过多项涉华业务。高女士曾掌管过面向中国市场销售并从中国采购原料的全球产品业务，并参与过多项与中国政府部门合作的项目。高女士拥有领导全球性大型公司和新创公司的双重经验，以及丰富的新兴市场业务经验。她于1980年代后期曾一度赴台湾生活和工作\, 此后一直从事与大中华区有关的工作。在台期间\, 她成为当地一家高科技初创公司的首位非华裔雇员，由此对中国的商业惯例有了更深的认识。 \n高诗如女士能讲一口流利的普通话，曾在威斯康星大学学习中文、市场营销以及国际商务，从那时起她就与中国结下了不解之缘。她拥有罗切斯特大学西蒙商学院工商管理硕士学位（金融及运营方向）。她经常就市场营销、贸易、投资和加中关系等有关中国问题发表演讲。 \n  \n \nChenggang HAN\nGeneral Manager\nCanada Royal Milk \nMr. Chenggang HAN (Master in Veterinary Microbiology) joined Canada Royal Milk in 2018\, where he initially served as Quality Manager until 2021. Since late 2021\, Mr. Han has held the position of General Manager at Canada Royal Milk. \nCommencing his dairy industry career in 2002\, Mr. HAN has held various roles\, including Area Supervisor\, Quality Manager\, Production Manager\, Project Manager\, Business Development Manager\, and Factory Manager\, at European enterprises operating in China such as Nestlé\, Bayer\, and Food Union. \n韩成钢\n加拿大皇家妙可公司总经理 \n  \n韩成钢 是中国农科院预防兽医学硕士。 \n韩先生2018年加入加拿大皇家妙克公司，2018-2021年任质量经理，2021年底至今任加拿大皇家妙克公司总经理。 2002年开始入行乳制品行业，先后在雀巢，拜耳，food union等在华欧洲企业做过 奶区主管，质量经理，生产经理，项目经理，商务经理，工厂经理等不同职位。 \n  \n \nTim Gu\nChairman\nUnisync Group \nMr. Tim Gu is a distinguished entrepreneur and business leader with over 25 years of experience. As Chairman of Unisync Group (TSX: UNI.TO)\, a publicly traded company and one of Canada’s largest uniform suppliers\, Mr. Gu has been instrumental in providing uniforms to top-tier clients such as Air Canada\, WestJet\, and Tim Hortons. \nIn his capacity as Owner and President of E.Star International Inc.\, he oversees a major apparel manufacturing operation\, inclusive of three garment factories in the Toronto area\, catering to prominent clients like Canada Goose and the Canadian Department of National Defense. \nAdditionally\, Mr. Gu is the co-owner of Tilley Endurables Inc.\, renowned for its premium hats\, and Willowwood School\, a well-regarded Toronto-based private school with a 40-year history. \nHis diverse business portfolio extends to real estate investments and high-end custom home building. Mr. Gu’s commitment to community and business development is exemplified by his 23-year tenure as Vice President of the Scarborough York Region Business Association. Complementing his extensive practical experience is an MBA from the Rotman School\, University of Toronto. \nTim Gu\n集团董事长\nUnisync Group \nTim Gu，是一位拥有超过25年经验的杰出企业家和商业领袖。作为Unisync Group（TSX：UNI.TO）的董事长，这是一家上市公司及加拿大最大的制服供应商之一，Tim在为加拿大航空、WestJet和Tim Hortons等顶级客户提供制服方面发挥了重要作用。 \n作为E.Star International Inc.的总裁，他负责监督重大的服装制造业务，包括三家位于多伦多地区的服装工厂，其显著客户包括加拿大鹅（Canada Goose）和加拿大国防部。 \nTim还是以其高级帽子而闻名的Tilley Endurables Inc.的共同拥有者，以及拥有40年历史的尊贵多伦多私立学校——Willowood School的共同拥有者。 \n他的多元化商业兴趣包括房地产投资和高端定制住宅建造。Tim作为士嘉堡约克区商业协会副会长的23年任期，体现了他对社区和商业发展的承诺。他在多伦多大学Rotman商学院获得的MBA学位补充了他广泛的实践经验。 \n  \n \nClaire Zhang\nFounder\nBeautywww Inc. (Shoosha) \nSince immigrating to Canada in 1996\, Ms. Claire Zhang has accumulated over a decade of procurement and management experience in the retail industry\, working for multinational companies such as Bata\, Fila\, and Forzani Group. \nDriven by a passion for nature\, advocacy for environmental protection\, and concerns about the sustainability of agriculture\, she founded Beautywww Inc. in 2020. The company currently boasts the first fully USDA-certified food-grade organic skincare brand in North America\, Shoosha Truly Organic\, and the Ecocert-certified organic skincare brand Beauty Duo. \nBeautywww Inc. is dedicated to developing and manufacturing organic skincare products\, striving to offer safer and healthier skincare options. These products are well received in retail channels such as Costco\, Whole Foods Market\, Well.ca\, and more\, with distribution spanning the United States\, mainland China\, Turkey\, Vietnam\, Hong Kong\, and Taiwan. \nFueled by her passion\, Ms. Zhang strives to propel individuals toward a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle through her dedication and efforts. \n张仁晨\n优美在线创始人 \n自1996年移民加拿大以来，张仁晨在零售业积累了十多年的采购和管理经验，曾在Bata， Forzani group等跨国公司任职。 \n她热爱大自然，倡导环保，关注农业的可持续性。于2020年创建了优美在线公司，目前旗下拥有北美首家全线通过USDA认证的食品级有机母婴护肤品牌 Shoosha truly organic，以及Ecocert 认证的有机护肤品牌 Beauty Duo。 \n优美在线致力于开发和生产有机护肤品，致力于打造更安全，更健康的护肤产品， 产品畅销于Costco、Whole Foods Market、well.ca等零售渠道，覆盖美国、中国大陆、土耳其、越南、香港和台湾等多个国家和地区。 \n张仁晨怀抱着对健康和可持续生活的热情，希望通过自己的努力推动人们走向更健康，更可持续的生活。 \n  \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. \nJeff Zhang\n区域总监\n加中贸易理事会 \n张宏伟（Jeff Zhang）拥有超过20多年服务于公共、私营以及非营利组织机构的国际经验，涉及的领域包括电子商务，石油和天然气，零售，商业房地产，教育和金融服务。 在加入CCBC之前，张先生在一家中外合资企业从事项目管理和运营管理工作，并在一家财富500强的跨国公司中从事过战略伙伴关系管理工作。 他还领导并协助了许多加拿大公司和教育机构进入中国，负责战略合作伙伴关系和品牌建立。 \n张先生拥有加拿大康考迪亚大学市场营销和国际商务MBA学位，精通英语和普通话。他曾受邀在中加商协会活动中担任演讲嘉宾。
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/rapid-and-sustainable-growth-innovative-strategies-for-chinese-canadian-businesses/
LOCATION:SmithToronto\, Smith School of Business\, Queen’s University\, Simcoe Place\, 200 Front Street West\, 30th Floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CCBC Event,CCBC Events (Chinese),Chinese,English,Ontario
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SUMMARY:Toronto Mandarin School Real-Life Mandarin Series: #1 - Chinese New Year Shopping
DESCRIPTION:Explore a new approach to learn Mandarin through immersive\, practical and lively real-life scenarios and cultural events during weekends. Get firsthand experience\, bringing textbooks to life in everyday settings. Apply new language skills in real-life while getting instant feedback. \n#1 – Chinese New Year Shopping \nJoin the Toronto Mandarin School for Chinese New Year shopping at Toronto’s Pacific Mall. Explore local markets\, learn essential Chinese shopping phrases and Chinese New Year greetings while immersing in traditions. Shop for items symbolizing prosperity\, health\, and happiness for the Year of the Dragon. This unique experience offers a deep understanding of Chinese customs\, traditions\, and a chance to practice Mandarin authentically. \nSunday\, January 28\, 2024\n10:00 am – 3:00 pm EST\n$149/student\n(Transportation\, lunch and admission fees aren’t included)\n**We welcome new and returning students of all Mandarin levels** \nRegister Now: https://www.torontomandarinschool.com/products/402?locale=en
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/toronto-mandarin-school-real-life-mandarin-series-1-chinese-new-year-shopping/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Chinese,English,Ontario,Other Events (Chinese),Other Events (English)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240125T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240125T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T085039
CREATED:20231213T154926Z
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Lunar New Year Toronto Reception: Unveiling Insights from the Canada-China Business Survey
DESCRIPTION:Join CCBC for an exclusive Lunar New Year cocktail reception on Thursday\, January 25\, 2024\, in Toronto. This event marks the official report launch of CCBC’s Canada-China Business Survey 2022/2023. 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\, followed by an interactive panel discussion with Walid Hejazi\, Professor of Economic Analysis and Policy at the Rotman School of Management\, University of Toronto; LIU Linlin\, Economic and Commercial Counselor\, Chinese Consulate General in Toronto; and Peter Zhang\, Partner\, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP. Attendees will hear valuable 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. LUO Weidong\, Consul General of the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Toronto\, provide guest remarks for the occasion\, along with remarks from Thomas J. Timmins\, Partner\, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP\, and YANG Yang\, Head of China & Southeast Asia Strategy\, Director\, Capital Markets\, CIBC. \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 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. \n \nTickets:\nCCBC Members: Free\, limit of 2 registrations per member company\nNon-Members: $50 + tax \nVenue:\nGowling WLG\n1 First Canadian Place\, 100 King Street West\, Suite 1600\nToronto\, Ontario \nAgenda:\n4:30 pm – 5:00 pm EST: Registration and Networking\n5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST: Canada-China Business Survey Presentation and Panel Discussion\n6:00 pm – 7:00 pm EST: Lunar New Year Networking Reception and Lucky Draws \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: \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 \nLIU Linlin\nConsul (Counselor\, Economic and Trade)\nChinese Consulate General in Toronto \nMr. LIU Linlin was born in October 1965\, and holds a Master of Business Economics and Finance Degree. \nHe began his career in 1988 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 in August 2022\, serving as a Counselor-level Consul responsible for economic and trade affairs in the Chinese Consulate General in Toronto.  \nWalid Hejazi\nProfessor of Economic Analysis and Policy\nRotman School of Management\, University of Toronto \nWalid Hejazi is a Professor of Economic Analysis and Policy at the Rotman School of Management\, University of Toronto. He is Academic Director of Rotman Executive Programs\, a Fellow of the Michael Lee-Chin Family Institute for Corporate Citizenship\, and member of the Board of Directors of the David & Sharon Johnston Centre for Corporate Governance Innovation. He is also academic director of the University of Toronto’s ESG Designation program\, the first of its kind in Canada. He has traveled extensively to China\, working with executives on better understanding global innovation and business strategies. He teaches in Rotman’s MBA\, EMBA and custom executive programs\, and has also delivered lectures in over 30 countries. In addition to his academic publications\, he has also published op-eds in the Globe and Mail\, the Financial Post\, the Toronto Star\, the Hill Times\, and the Conversation. He is regularly quoted in the media on a wide range of business and economic issues\, and has testified extensively before parliamentary and senate committees. \n \nYANG Yang\nHead of China & Southeast Asia Strategy\, Director\, ASG\, Capital Markets\nCIBC \nYang is a seasoned professional with over 16 years of extensive experience in the banking industry. She currently serves as the Director of CIBC Capital Market\, the Head of China and South East Asia Market Strategy. \nYang holds an EMBA degree from Queen’s University Smith School of Business\, showcasing her commitment to continuous learning and professional development. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Carleton University\, demonstrating her solid academic foundation. \nIn addition to her corporate responsibilities\, Yang has been actively engaged in community service for over 20 years. She is the Vice President of Scarborough York Region Chinese Business Association and the Consultant of Chinese Community Association of Ottawa. With her community volunteer experience\, Yang is dedicated to making a positive impact on the communities she services. \n \nThomas J. Timmins\nPartner\nGowling WLG  \nTom is a senior partner serving clients in renewable energy project development and finance. He leads Gowling WLG Canada’s China Practice. \nPeter Zhang\nPartner\nGowling WLG \nPeter Zhang (Dongcheng) is a partner at Gowling WLG\, where he leads the firm’s China Initiative for the Toronto office.\nAdmitted to practice law in Canada and China\, Peter’s main areas of expertise include corporate finance\, mergers and acquisitions and foreign direct investment. \nPeter regularly assists clients in launching new businesses and making acquisitions in Canada and China. He holds special experience in co-ordinating legal teams composed of lawyers from different practices to resolve complicated legal disputes in Canada \nPeter started as an in-house legal counsel in a large joint venture in Shenzhen\, and spent 10 years working as an investment banker at tier-one investment banking and research institutions in China. Prior to joining Gowling WLG\, he was a partner of King & Wood Mallesons based in Shenzhen\, China. \nPeter graduated from the Law School of Jilin University with L.L.M. degree in 1994 and the Law School of University of Toronto with L.L.M. degree in 2016. \nJeff Zhang\nRegional Director\, Central Canada\nCanada China Business Council \nJeff 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\, Jeff 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. \nJeff 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.
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/lunar-new-year-toronto-reception-unveiling-insights-from-the-canada-china-business-survey/
LOCATION:Gowling WLG\, 1 First Canadian Place\, 100 King Street West\, Suite 1600\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CCBC Event,English,Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230927T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260417T085039
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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/Toronto:20230812T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230812T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T085039
CREATED:20230725T150639Z
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SUMMARY:Toronto Lit Up: “Where Waters Meet” by ZHANG Ling
DESCRIPTION:Join author ZHANG Ling on Saturday\, August 12 at 2 pm ET for the launch of her novel Where Waters Meet (Amazon Crossing). Hosted by the Canada-China Institute for Business & Development\, Zhang will be in conversation with professor Christopher Payne\, an East Asian literature expert and a literary translator at the University of Toronto. \nThis free Toronto Lit Up event will take place at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Ted Rogers School of Management building from 2 – 4 pm. The event will consist of a reading\, Q&A and reception. \nToronto Metropolitan University\, Ted Rogers School of Management\nTRSM 1-148 & 1-150 TRSM Commons\, 55 Dundas West\, Toronto \n\n  \nToronto Lit Up is a multi-year initiative\, started in 2016 by the Toronto International Festival of Authors and the Toronto Arts Council\, to spotlight Toronto writers and empower local artists with career-building opportunities. Between April 2016 and March 2023\, Toronto Lit Up has presented 165 events featuring over 200 Toronto authors and illustrators. Toronto Lit Up book launches take place throughout the year at venues across the city. They are open to the public and free to attend. Click here for more information. \n    
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/toronto-lit-up-where-waters-meet-by-zhang-ling/
LOCATION:Toronto Metropolitan University\, Ted Rogers School of Management\, Room TRS 3-147 (9/F)\, 55 Dundas West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5G 2C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:English,Ontario,Other Events (English)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230628T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230628T103000
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CREATED:20230608T202354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T200308Z
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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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