CCBC BLOG
Exploring Greater Bay Area Business Opportunities (Montreal) Event Recap & Photos
The Canada China Business Council (CCBC) was pleased to host an exclusive event on September 16, 2025, in Montreal, titled “Exploring Greater Bay Area Business Opportunities,” which focused on the dynamic potential of the Greater Bay Area (GBA). The program...
Unlocking Greater Bay Area Business Opportunities Event Recap & Photos
On September 9, 2025, the Canada China Business Council (CCBC) hosted an event in Toronto exploring business opportunities in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), one of China’s most dynamic economic regions. The program featured insights from Callan Anderson, CEO of...
CCBC Hosts Business Roundtable with Premier Moe and Parliamentary Secretary Blois in Beijing
On September 8, 2025, the Canada China Business Council (CCBC) Beijing Office, in collaboration with the Saskatchewan China Office, hosted a breakfast roundtable in Beijing with the Honourable Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan; the Honourable Kody Blois,...
Regional Profile & Opportunities: Heilongjiang
Heilongjiang is rapidly emerging as a strategic frontier in China’s high-quality development, with a GDP exceeding 1.65 trillion yuan (approximately CAD 320 billion) and serving as an important gateway to China’s engagement with Northeast Asia. The province plays a...
CCBC Hosts Business Leaders Meeting with China International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce
The Canada China Business Council (CCBC) hosted a business luncheon in Toronto on Monday Aug 25, 2025 with Li Chenggang, China International Trade Representative (Full-Ministerial Rank) and Vice Minister of Commerce, alongside CEOs and senior executives from around 20...
Statement from the Canada China Business Council (CCBC) on China’s Preliminary Duty on Canadian Canola Imports
On August 12, 2025, China announced a preliminary duty of 75.8% on Canadian canola imports, effective August 14, 2025. CCBC has consistently maintained that tariffs and counter-tariffs harm businesses and consumers on both sides and ultimately undermine Canada–China...
Preparing Future Leaders: Canada-China Education Roundtable Photos & Recap
On August 12, 2025, the Canada China Business Council (CCBC) hosted an education roundtable to explore key areas of collaboration between Canadian and Chinese academic institutions. The discussion focused on the following themes: Differences in education systems in...
CCBC Executive Director Bijan Ahmadi Concludes Productive Visit to China
Bijan Ahmadi, Executive Director and COO of the Canada China Business Council (CCBC), recently concluded a productive visit to Beijing and Shanghai. This was his second trip to China in just seven months since assuming the role in January, highlighting CCBC’s ongoing...
CCBC Op-Ed: “Carney’s Course on China Is the Right One — Now Let’s Build on It”
We are pleased to share a timely opinion piece by CCBC President Graham Shantz, published by National Newswatch on July 7, 2025, titled: “Carney’s Course on China Is the Right One — Now Let’s Build on It.” In this article, Mr. Shantz welcomes Prime Minister...