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Photo: CCBC’s 39th AGM Gala Banquet with guest the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism, speaking to CCBC members and guests.
Emerging Regulation: What Companies Doing Business in/with China Should Know about Forced Labour in Supply Chains
Do you know Canada’s new rules on forced labour? Up until now, Canadian regulation on forced labour has impacted only a few sectors importing from China. The May 2023 approval of Bill S-211—a supply chain transparency law aimed at preventing and reducing the risk of...
In Conversation with Dominic Barton
On May 23, 2023, CCBC, China-Australia Chamber of Commerce (AustCham China), and China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) co-hosted a private dinner in Beijing, titled “In Conversation with Dominic Barton,” at the China World Summit Wing Hotel. Over 80 members and...
Exploring China’s Role in the Indo-Pacific: A Market, Partner, and Competitor for Canada’s Rapidly Growing Business Landscape
On May 3, 2023, CCBC co-hosted a breakfast seminar with Dentons as part of Dentons’ Canada-Asia Speaker Series. The event aimed to assist Canadian companies in navigating China’s challenges while taking advantage of the vast market opportunities it offers. ...
2023 Jilin-Canada Business Matching & Information Exchange Conference
On April 25, 2023, CCBC hosted the 2023 Jilin-Canada Business Matching & Information Exchange Conference in Toronto. The sold-out event was held in partnership with the Department of Commerce of Jilin Province, China. The event was a great success, providing...
On the Road Again (Part 2): Your Toolkit for Successful Business Travel to China
Now that China has reopened its borders, many CCBC members are eager to return. However, after a three-year hiatus, some of us may have lost our “muscle memory” for traveling to China, leaving us unsure about how to prepare. On April 19, 2023, CCBC members and...
On The Road Again: What a Resumption in China Travel Means to CCBC Members
It has been more than three years since most CCBC members' last trips to China, and now that quarantine-free bilateral travel is possible again, it is possible that some business travellers have lost their China travel “muscle memory.” On Thursday, April 13, 2023,...
CCBC Welcomes ZHAO Liying, Consul-General of the PRC in Calgary
On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, CCBC welcomed ZHAO Liying, the newly appointed Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Calgary, and honoured guest speaker at a sold-out networking reception. CCBC Executive Director & COO Sarah Kutulakos introduced...
Promoting Economic Growth: Supporting the Success of Chinese Immigrants and Students in Canada
CCBC’s mission is to do more and better Canada-China business, and representing the full scope of Canadian businesses from coast to coast is key to our ability to fulfill that mission. On March 30, 2023, CCBC hosted a group in the Atlantic Canada region for a...
Understanding China’s 2023 “Two Sessions:” Key Takeaways for Canadian Businesses
China’s “Two Sessions” is the annual plenary meetings of the National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Consultative Conference that gathers delegates from across the country to discuss and approve national priorities. It also sees the unveiling of the...