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The sold-out event welcomed senior executives and Chinese delegates, and provided them with a platform to share their experiences and knowledge when doing business between Canada and China.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbText &#8211; Plenary Session\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.105&Prime; background_layout=\u00a0\u00bblight\u00a0\u00bb saved_tabs=\u00a0\u00bball\u00a0\u00bb module_class=\u00a0\u00bbred-title-line\u00a0\u00bb max_width=\u00a0\u00bb50%\u00a0\u00bb]\n<h2>Plenary Session &#8211; Guest Speakers<\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime;][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4&Prime;][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbTory, LU, McCallum\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime; background_layout=\u00a0\u00bblight\u00a0\u00bb border_style=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb border_style_all=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb]\n<p>The day opened with guest speakers\u00a0<strong>John Tory<\/strong>, Mayor of Toronto,\u00a0<strong>LU Shaye<\/strong>, Ambassador of the PRC to Canada, and\u00a0<strong>the Honourable John McCallum<\/strong>, Ambassador of Canada to the PRC.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbday comment\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime; background_layout=\u00a0\u00bblight\u00a0\u00bb border_style=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb border_style_all=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb]\n<p>Throughout the day, attendees heard from panelists who offered their insights and observations of business opportunities and possible obstacles facing bilateral trade and investment. 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The Ministers discussed the government&rsquo;s direction for trade and investment with China as well as encouraged Canadian entrepreneurs and business people to grow the Canadian economy by actively pursuing the rapidly developing China market.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Gala&rsquo;s featured guest speaker was <strong>Michael Evans<\/strong>, President and Director of Alibaba Group. Sarah Kutulakos, Executive Director of CCBC, discussed Alibaba Group&rsquo;s influence on the China economy and its impact on the global business stage. Mr. Evans explained to the audience how this influence and impact opens many new avenues for businesses that have yet to be explored.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime;][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_3&Prime;][et_pb_image admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbChagger\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime; src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Chagger.jpg\u00a0\u00bb show_in_lightbox=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb url_new_window=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb use_overlay=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb always_center_on_mobile=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb force_fullwidth=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb show_bottom_space=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_3&Prime;][et_pb_image admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbChampagne\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime; src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Champagne.jpg\u00a0\u00bb show_in_lightbox=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb url_new_window=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb use_overlay=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb always_center_on_mobile=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb force_fullwidth=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb show_bottom_space=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_3&Prime;][et_pb_image admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbEvans\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime; 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background_layout=\u00a0\u00bblight\u00a0\u00bb border_style=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb saved_tabs=\u00a0\u00bball\u00a0\u00bb module_class=\u00a0\u00bbred-title-line\u00a0\u00bb max_width=\u00a0\u00bb300px\u00a0\u00bb border_style_all=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb]\n<h2>Policy Conference<\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbPolicy overview\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime; background_layout=\u00a0\u00bblight\u00a0\u00bb border_style=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb border_style_all=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb]\n<p>During the day, five sessions and three breakout sessions focused on a variety of topics that addressed Canada-China investment, global brands, the digital economy, SMEs, cleantech, and education.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime; custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb||5%|\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_2&Prime;][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbLessons\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime; background_layout=\u00a0\u00bblight\u00a0\u00bb border_style=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb border_style_all=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb]\n<p><strong>Lessons from the C-Suite<\/strong><br \/>\nCanadian and Chinese CEOs reveal how they built their bilateral businesses, overcame challenges, and changed their worldview as their companies evolved.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbPanelists\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime; background_layout=\u00a0\u00bblight\u00a0\u00bb border_style=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb text_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb12&Prime; text_line_height=\u00a0\u00bb1.1em\u00a0\u00bb border_style_all=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb]\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>Moderator (far left):<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>The Honourable Stockwell Day<\/strong><br \/>\nSenior Strategic Advisor, McMillan LLP<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>Panelists (from left to right):<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Barry McInerney<\/strong><br \/>\nPresident and CEO, Mackenzie Investments<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Nicholas Thadaney<\/strong><br \/>\nPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Global Equity Capital Markets, TMX Group<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Donald Walker<\/strong><br \/>\nCEO, Magna<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_2&Prime;][et_pb_image _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime; 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Executives from several sectors talk about their journeys and the role Canada plays in their global footprint.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbPanelists\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime; background_layout=\u00a0\u00bblight\u00a0\u00bb border_style=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb text_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb12&Prime; text_line_height=\u00a0\u00bb1.1em\u00a0\u00bb border_style_all=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb]\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>Moderator (far left):<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Ken Su<\/strong><br \/>\nNational Leader, China Business Network, PwC<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>Panelists (from left to right):<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Jason Wang<\/strong><br \/>\nPresident, China Zhongguancun Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (ZVCA)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Steve Lu<\/strong><br \/>\nPresident, HUAWEI Technologies (Canada)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Holly Zheng<\/strong><br \/>\nCEO and President, BlueFocus International<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_2&Prime;][et_pb_image _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime; src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Session-1.jpg\u00a0\u00bb show_in_lightbox=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb url_new_window=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb use_overlay=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb always_center_on_mobile=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb force_fullwidth=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb show_bottom_space=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb box_shadow_style=\u00a0\u00bbpreset2&Prime; \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime; custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb||5%|\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_2&Prime;][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbSession 2&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime; background_layout=\u00a0\u00bblight\u00a0\u00bb border_style=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb border_style_all=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb]\n<p>Session 2:\u00a0<strong>Seizing the China Market Opportunity: How Canadian Companies Can Succeed<\/strong><br \/>\nEvery business needs a China strategy. If you don\u2019t have one, your competition will. Hear from Canadian companies in seafood, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare that are successfully selling to China.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbPanelists\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime; background_layout=\u00a0\u00bblight\u00a0\u00bb border_style=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb text_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb12&Prime; text_line_height=\u00a0\u00bb1.1em\u00a0\u00bb border_style_all=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb]\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>Moderator (far left):\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Janet De Silva<\/strong><br \/>\nPresident and CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>Panelists (from left to right):<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Don Holdsworth<\/strong><br \/>\nVP Global Marketing, Clearwater Seafoods<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Iain F. McColl<\/strong><br \/>\nPresident and CEO, Hibar Systems Ltd.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Carrie Solmundson<\/strong><br \/>\nPresident and CEO, Seven Oaks General Hospital<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_2&Prime;][et_pb_image _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime; src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Session-2.jpg\u00a0\u00bb show_in_lightbox=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb url_new_window=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb use_overlay=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb always_center_on_mobile=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb force_fullwidth=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb show_bottom_space=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb box_shadow_style=\u00a0\u00bbpreset2&Prime; \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime; custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb||5%|\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_2&Prime;][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbSession 3&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime; background_layout=\u00a0\u00bblight\u00a0\u00bb border_style=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb border_style_all=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb]\n<p>Session 3:<strong>\u00a0Investing in Canada \u2013 The Next Stage<\/strong><br \/>\nChinese investments in Canada tend to reflect China\u2019s market needs, including those of the booming middle class. Canadian partnerships and acquisitions help Chinese investors internationalize and build capability which, in turn, grow the Canadian economy and develop new markets. Discover how Chinese investors contribute to Canada and to their sectors in unique ways.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbPanelists\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime; background_layout=\u00a0\u00bblight\u00a0\u00bb border_style=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb text_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb12&Prime; text_line_height=\u00a0\u00bb1.1em\u00a0\u00bb border_style_all=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb]\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>Moderator (far left):\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>The Honourable John R. Baird, P.C.<\/strong><br \/>\nFormer Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs;<br \/>\nSenior Advisor, Bennett Jones LLP;\u00a0Global Strategic Advisor, Hatch Ltd.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>Panelists: (from left to right)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Michael Liu<\/strong><br \/>\nHead of Strategy and M&amp;A, General Manager of International<br \/>\nBusinesses, Xiwang Group<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Terry Luo<\/strong><br \/>\nCEO<br \/>\nMeridian Lightweight Technologies Inc.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Harry Wang<\/strong><br \/>\nChief Representative in Canada<br \/>\nChina State Construction International Limited<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_2&Prime;][et_pb_image _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime; src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Session-3.jpg\u00a0\u00bb show_in_lightbox=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb url_new_window=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb use_overlay=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb always_center_on_mobile=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb force_fullwidth=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb show_bottom_space=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb box_shadow_style=\u00a0\u00bbpreset2&Prime; \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime; custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb||5%|\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_2&Prime;][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbSession 4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime; background_layout=\u00a0\u00bblight\u00a0\u00bb border_style=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb border_style_all=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb]\n<p>Session 4:\u00a0<strong>China\u2019s Digital Economy<\/strong><br \/>\nChina\u2019s e-commerce, mobile payments, and sharing economy industries outpace those in North America. To be and remain competitive, Canadian exporters must use innovative e-commerce platforms to broaden their channels in China. China\u2019s digital developments will also impact Canadian tech companies and financial service providers. This session will offer insight and advice for companies involved in the digital economy.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbPanelists\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime; background_layout=\u00a0\u00bblight\u00a0\u00bb border_style=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb text_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb12&Prime; text_line_height=\u00a0\u00bb1.1em\u00a0\u00bb border_style_all=\u00a0\u00bbsolid\u00a0\u00bb]\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>Moderator (far left):<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Ashleigh Au<\/strong><br \/>\nChina Business Consultant<br \/>\nFormer Special Assistant to CEO, SOHO China<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>Panelists (from left to right):<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Andrew Fang<\/strong><br \/>\nVice President<br \/>\nOTT Financial Group<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Ben Ghalmi<\/strong><br \/>\nVice President, Overseas Markets<br \/>\nJUMORE E-Commerce Co., Ltd.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Sheyna Horowitz<\/strong><br \/>\nSenior Business Development and Merchandising Manager<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_2&Prime;][et_pb_image _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb3.0.89&Prime; src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Session-4.jpg\u00a0\u00bb show_in_lightbox=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb url_new_window=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb use_overlay=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb always_center_on_mobile=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb force_fullwidth=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb show_bottom_space=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb box_shadow_style=\u00a0\u00bbpreset2&Prime; \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CCBC\u2019s AGM Policy Conference and Gala took place in Toronto on Thursday, September 21, 2017. 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