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 opened with remarks from Claire Zhang, Director, CCBC Quebec Chapter, and Martin Lavigne, Managing Director, Wealth Investment Advisory, Quebec at Scotia Wealth Management. This was followed by a keynote address from Callan Anderson, CEO of Hong Kong Corporate Services Group (HKCSG) and Member of the HKCBA National Advisory Board and Ottawa Board of Directors. We were grateful to have Mr. Anderson continue to share valuable insights on the Greater Bay Area and Hong Kong’s economic landscape in Montreal, where he had also previously joined us as guest speaker for Unlocking Greater Bay Area Business Opportunities in Toronto.

 

A panel discussion then featured:

• The Hon. Martin Cauchon, c.p., Ad.E., Counsel at DS Lawyers, Director and Vice-Chairman of the Board of CCBC, who provided insights into the CCBC AGM and CIIE.
• Cindy Ho, Partner at DS Lawyers, Immediate Past Chair of HKCBA National and Co-President of HKCBA Montreal, Honorary Secretary of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide, who shared perspectives on the Hong Kong Forum.
• Drew Dorweiler, FCPA, FCA, CBV, FRICS, Managing Director and Valuation Practice Leader at Dartmouth Partners Limited, Co-President of HKCBA Montreal, who addressed both the Hong Kong Forum and AFF.
• Eric Cardinal, VP, M&A Club, Member of HKCBA Montreal Board of Directors, who spoke about the Asian Financial Forum.
• Yujing Liu, Global Vice President of Commercial Excellence at Solmax, who highlighted Solmax’s business experience in the GBA.

 

The event highlighted the GBA’s role as a strategic region for Canadian enterprises seeking to diversify, innovate, and expand in Asia. Special thanks to Scotia Wealth Management and the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association (HKCBA) Montreal Chapter for their valued support in making this event a success.

Learn more about Scotia Wealth Management

 

Location: Scotia Bank (2nd Floor), 1002 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3A 3L6

• Floor: 2^nd floor can be accessed via the elevator closest to the security desk
• After branch hours, the entrance to the building will be on Metcalfe Street
• Indoor parking is available on Metcalfe Street for $20 ($10 after 5 PM)
• Public transportation: the underground passageway from Peel metro station is accessible from the Sherbrooke/Centre Mont-Royal exit.

 

Event Agenda:
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Registration & Networking
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM: Opening Remarks, Keynote Speech, Featured Panel
5:15 PM – 5:30 PM: Q&A
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Networking Session

 

Tickets:

• CCBC & HKCBA Members: Free
• Non-Members: $50 + tax

 

Refund and Cancellation Policy:
Payment is non-refundable unless the Canada China Business Council cancels the event.

 

Featured Speakers:

 

 

Callan Anderson
CEO of HKCSG
Member of HKCBA National Advisory Board and Ottawa Board of Directors

 

With 25 years of experience in Hong Kong’s corporate services sector, Callan has guided countless organisations from Europe, Australia, Canada, the UK, and Asia in establishing and expanding their presence in Hong Kong and Mainland China.

 

 

 

The Honorable Martin Cauchon, c.p., Ad.E.
Counsel at DS Lawyers
Director and Vice-Chairman of the Board of CCBC

 

 

 

Cindy Ho
Partner at DS Lawyers
Immediate Past Chair of HKCBA National and Co-President of HKCBA Montreal
Honorary Secretary of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide

 

 

 

Claire Zhang
Director of Canada China Business Council, Quebec Chapter

 

 

 

Drew Dorweiler
Managing Director and Valuation Practice Leader at Dartmouth Partners Limited
Co-President of HKCBA Montreal

 

 

 

Eric Cardinal
VP M&A Club
Member of HKCBA Montreal Board of Directors

 

 

 

Yujing Liu
Global Vice President of Commercial Excellence at Solmax