Event Overview

Join an online webinar featuring a conversation between Stewart Beck and Dominic Barton on why Canada needs to diversify its economic and strategic engagement toward Asia, followed by a live Q&A.

Hosted by the Jack Austin Centre for Asia Pacific Business Studies, this session offers timely insights for business leaders, policymakers, and professionals interested in Canada–Asia relations.

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Registration Details

• Free Registration
• The webinar link will be shared with registered participants
• Live Q&A will be included at the end of the session
• Registration closes on January 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PDT

About the Organizers

The Jack Austin Centre for Asia Pacific Business Studies at Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business is dedicated to fostering greater understanding between Canada and the Asia-Pacific region through education, research, and dialogue.

Led by Dr. Jing Li, Professor of International Business and Director of the Centre, the Jack Austin Centre serves as a hub for collaboration among academia, government, and industry. It leads initiatives such as the LINC Asia Micro-credential Program, which helps prepare the next generation of Canadian leaders to engage effectively with Asia’s dynamic markets and policy environments.