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Canadian Cleantech Can Clean-up in China
First appeared in the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters' magazine "20/20" Canada’s environmental technology companies know there are huge pollution problems in China, but many are not sure if they have what it takes to enter that growing market. No one wants to be...
Todd Hirsch: Canada – Stuck in that Globally Awkward Stage
First appeared in the Globe and Mail on February 14, 2014. For the original article, click HERE By Todd Hirsch Special to The Globe and Mail We all know the guy. You see him at the wedding reception or summer barbeques – maybe he’s your cousin’s husband or the guy...
Mike Laffin: Impact of China-Canada FIPA on Chinese M&A in Canada Oil and Gas Sector
First published on Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP website January 2014 By Mike Laffin, Greg Kanargelidis and Paul Blyschak INTRODUCTION Much has been written about the significance of the Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (China-Canada FIPA)...
CCBC Hosts Seminar on Latest Developments in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone
The CCBC hosted Jack Wu of Orangefield ICS in Toronto on March 18 for a presentation on the changing business environment in China. Jack explored recent changes in company law, VAT, trademark law as well as new developments in the China (Shanghai) Free Trade Zone....
CCBC Hosts Seminar on Corruption Crackdown in China
The CCBC B.C. Chapter hosted Bing Ho, former CCBC board director and Partner, China Corporate Group at Baker & McKenzie, as well as Ken Jull, Leader, Compliance Practice at Baker & McKenzie Canada, for 45 attendees on February 4. Attendees found Bing and Ken’s...
Mark Bolger: Look to China as the King of E-Commerce
If the flash of Cyber Monday promotions has you wondering if your business needs a larger e-commerce strategy beyond North America, you may wish to start looking to China. Based on this year’s sales coming out of China’s November 11 Singles Day, China has been...
CCBC Hosts the Hon. Ben Stewart, British Columbia’s Special Representative in Asia
The CCBC B.C. Chapter hosted the Hon. Ben Stewart on February 12 in Vancouver. He met with the business community and delivered a very informative presentation on his office’s priorities and mandate. Attendees were happy that they were able to meet with Mr. Stewart...
Mark Bolger: China’s Freeing Trade?
The China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (CFTZ) announced October 1, 2013 could be seen as China taking steps slowly and cautiously towards a more open, free trade market economy. Enthusiasts were looking to the CFTZ as a pilot of new reforms that would see full...
CCBC Hosts Consul General Weldon Epp in Calgary
CCBC Alberta Chapter hosted Mr. Weldon Epp, Canadian Consul General in Guangzhou, on November 20 at a breakfast on the evolving business, trade and investment landscape in Guangdong and South China. Mr. Epp shared his unique insights and experience on what are the...