Since mid-2018, China has pledged to introduce a series of regulatory changes in the hope of reducing market entry barriers in various financial sectors, including banking, insurance and fund management. These measures will bring many benefits for Canadian banks and insurance companies, and will also benefit Canadian pension fund/mutual fund management companies and credit rating agencies.
Ontario members had an exclusive luncheon with Chinese Ambassador to Canada CONG Peiwu on December 17, 2019, in Toronto. During the luncheon, the Ambassador spoke about the current Canada-China bilateral trade relationship.
CCBC completed the third set of the 2019 Canada-China Business Development Roadshow in Xi’an and Chengdu. The events promoted Canada as a premium investment destination, as well as highlighting Canadian exports and tourist destinations.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Beijing hosted over 160 friends and family members at its annual Canadian Christmas party on December 7, 2019.
An article by CCBC 2019 media fellowship recipient Brett Bundale, discussing the growing trade relationship between Atlantic Canada and China, was published in The Chronicle Herald on December 7, 2019.