[SOLD OUT] 2025 Canadian Food Business Matchmaking Meeting (Shanghai)
2025-09-24 13:30 - 16:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Bank of Communications, 350 Jiangning Road, Shanghai, China
The Canada China Business Council, in collaboration with Export Development Canada (EDC) and the Bank of Communications, invites you to a business exchange on September 24, 2025 in Shanghai. The program will feature presentations from leading Canadian companies in agri-food, seafood, agriculture technology, health products, and beverages, along with an overview of the Bank of Communications’ services and a dedicated Canada-China Business Matchmaking session. Participating businesses will gain opportunities to share their perspectives on the food industry, explore potential partnerships with industry peers, and build connections that strengthen bilateral trade and investment.
Time: September 24, 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Address: Bank of Communications, 350 Jiangning Road, Shanghai
Agenda:
1:30-2:00: Registration
2:00-2:20: Speeches & Remarks
2:20-2:50: Introduction to Bank of Communications’ Foreign Exchange Services
2:50-3:20: Canadian Company Presentations

McCain Foods
Clearwater Seafood​
Hylife
Great Mountain Ginseng
Radouga Distilleries
CubicFarm Systems Corp.

3:20-3:50: Introduction of Bank of Communications Clients
3:50: Canada China Business Matchmaking
4:30: Closing
For inquiries, please contact Edward Dai, CCBC Regional Director for Atlantic Canada and Shanghai, at edward@ccbc.com.cn.

[SOLD OUT] Connecting Markets: Canada-China Executive Business Summit
2025-10-06 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Dentons, 1 Place Ville-Marie, 39th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, H3B 4M7, Canada
Join the Canada China Business Council (CCBC) in welcoming a distinguished delegation of senior executives and entrepreneurs from the McGill China MBA for Executives program. This dynamic exclusive summit will bring together leaders from across the CCBC community and the visiting EMBA cohort for an afternoon of high-level dialogue, insight-sharing, and strategic networking.
Through a keynote address, a featured executive panel, and a closing networking session, participants will explore critical themes such as innovation, cross-border expansion, investment strategies, and the evolving Canada–China business relationship. The forum aims to foster meaningful business connections, mutual understanding, and practical collaboration between Canada and China.
The event will conclude with a networking cocktail, offering attendees the opportunity to engage directly with business peers, thought leaders, and future partners within the CCBC community.
Date & Time: October 6th, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT. The networking cocktail will commence at 6:30 PM.
Location: Dentons, 1 Place Ville-Marie, 39th Floor, Montreal, Quebec H3B 4M7
Please be advised that the panel will be conducted in Mandarin, and all guests are warmly invited to attend.
Tickets:

Member: $20 + tax
Non-member: $100 + tax

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

Event Agenda:
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT: Registration & Networking
5:00 PM – 5:10 PM EDT: Opening & Welcome Remarks
5:10 PM – 5:45 PM EDT: Featured Panel 1: “Beyond Borders: Why Canada Matters in Your Global Growth Strategy”
Panellists:

Henry Liu, Vice President, Power Corporation
Alice Wu, President, Groupe Boda

5:45 PM – 6:15 PM EDT: Featured Panel 2: Practical Insights for Doing Business in Canada
“Essential Banking, Accounting, and Legal Know-How for Succeeding in Canada”
Panellists:

Bin Zeng, Partner, Dentons
Jianping Zhou, Director, Commercial, Industrial and Real Estate Sector, Desjardins
Jianguo Wei, General Manager, Elite Times CPA Inc.
Claire Zhang, Quebec Chapter Director, CCBC (Moderator)

6:15 PM – 6:25 PM: Q&A
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Networking Session

Speakers & Panellists:

Ali Amadee
Partner
Dentons
Ali Amadee is a lawyer and partner in Dentons Canada’s Montréal office. His practice focuses on corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, project finance, venture capital, as well as technology and emerging growth companies. In addition to being viewed as a seasoned legal advisor, Ali is also known to be a pragmatic solution-finder and a strategic advisor for his clients.
Ali is particularly active in the energy transition field and heads Dentons Canada’s national practice group focused on lithium-ion batteries and battery storage. He has niche experience in providing legal, strategic and government relations advice to companies active in this fast-growing sector in all aspects of their establishment and expansion in North America.
His mandates often involve complex cross-border aspects and lead him to regularly work with his Dentons colleagues from various offices across the globe. As part of his transactional experience, Ali has acted for buyers and sellers in various M&A deals in a variety of sectors, and has been involved in numerous infrastructure transactions and financings (including in the context of public-private partnerships). He also regularly represents either tech and emerging growth companies or investors (including VC funds) in financing and investment transactions.
As a true world citizen, Ali has lived and attended university on three different continents. In 2008, he received the Québec-China Full Scholarship, awarded jointly by the governments of Québec and China. This scholarship provided him with the opportunity to live in China and pursue graduate studies in international economic law at China’s Wuhan University. With a passion for languages, Ali is fluent in English, French and Persian and conversant in Mandarin. He is called to the bars of Québec and the State of New York.
Ali is active on various boards and regularly advises business leaders on legal, geopolitical and strategic matters relating to China, the Middle East and other emerging economies.

Alice Wu
President
Groupe Boda
Mrs. Alice Minying Wu founded Groupe Boda in 2004 and has served as its President ever since. She holds a Master’s degree from McGill University and is fluent in Chinese, English, and French. With nearly thirty years of extensive experience in business management, including more than twenty years in the real estate industry, she has consistently demonstrated professional passion, unwavering conviction, and outstanding leadership. Under her guidance, her team has achieved remarkable success, while she has also long been committed to philanthropy, contributing continuously to community development.
For her remarkable achievements and contributions, Mrs. Wu has received numerous honours, including “Outstanding Chinese Entrepreneur,” the Grand Prize “Les Grands Bâtisseurs 2025,” as well as the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal and the King Charles III Coronation Medal, recognizing her ongoing dedication to Canadian society. In addition, Le Journal de Montréal has named her among the “most powerful women in real estate on Montréal’s South Shore,” underscoring her broad influence in both the industry and the community.

Bin Zeng
Partner
Dentons
Bin Zeng is a partner in the Banking and Finance group of Dentons Canada LLP’s Montreal office. His practice focuses on Canadian and cross-border financing, while he also advises on corporate and general commercial law.
Bin advises a wide range of clients in commercial credit transactions, syndicated loans, real estate lending, asset-based lending, project financing, receivables financing, as well as aircraft financing. Bin also advises clients on international trade matters and assists foreign enterprises in their establishment and expansion of businesses in Québec and Canada while complying with regulatory requirements.

Claire Zhang
Director, Quebec Chapter
Canada China Business Council
Claire Zhang brings over 10 years of international development expertise to her role as Director of the Quebec Chapter at the Canada China Business Council. She previously led business development for Greater China across sectors including edu-tech, entertainment, IT, blockchain, and 5G. Ms. Zhang excelled in building influential relationships with government agencies, industry leaders, and strategic partners in both nations.
Prior to this, Ms. Zhang served as Program Manager at the Quebec Chapter and Interim Chapter Director for the Atlantic Chapter at CCBC. There, she provided critical business intelligence to members from Eastern Canada. She is an expert in organizing large-scale, high-level business missions to China and Canada, facilitating essential negotiations, and helping Canadian enterprises navigate the complexities of the Chinese market.
A dedicated advocate for diversity, women’s leadership, and entrepreneurship, Ms. Zhang holds a B.Comm in Marketing from Concordia University. She is fluent in English and Mandarin, with intermediate French skills. Her charismatic acumen and deep understanding of both business landscapes position her to drive impactful bilateral business development and forge strategic partnerships. Ms. Zhang is also actively involved in the China-Canada community in the Quebec region.

David M Saunders, PhD
Director of International, Desautels Faculty of Management
McGill University
David Saunders is Director International, Executive Director of Executive Education, Academic Director of the China MBA for Executives, and Professor (Administration) at Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University. David has over 20 years of experience as Dean, leading two business schools to the prestigious Financial Times ranking, and driving the schools’ globalization and strategic growth. He has created more than 100 strategic partnerships around the globe, and has supervised executive and academic programs in several different countries including Canada, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Ecuador, China and Japan.
David has served on the board of CEIBS (China), and the international advisory boards of SKEMA (France) and Schaffhausen Institute of Technology (Switzerland). David has also forged exclusive strategic relationships with both private (e.g., IBM) and public sector (e.g., The Canadian Olympic Committee) organizations to provide tailored business education to serve their needs. He served as Chair of the EQUIS Awarding Body and Vice-Chair of the AACSB Initial Accreditation Committee, as well as a board member of both EFMD and AACSB.
David is an expert in negotiation and change management, most recently working with organizations that are in the process of digitalizing. In addition to teaching on numerous executive education and professional Masters programs, he has consulted to many diverse organizations throughout his career, including KPMG, Bank of Nova Scotia, Unilever, Syntax, Bantrel, Oerlikon Aerospace, Hydro-Québec, Teleglobe Canada, Lantic Sugar, Computer Imaging and Graphics, International Aviation Management Training Institute (IAMTI), and the Institute of Canadian Bankers (ICB).
David has a rich background as a researcher, and is co-author of the world’s three largest selling negotiation textbooks, among numerous other books and papers. He earned a PhD in social psychology from Western University in Canada.

Henry Liu
Vice President
Power Corporation
Mr. Liu has been Vice-President of Power Corporation since 2011. He oversees Power Corporation’s business development in Asia, where the Corporation currently has a number of investments. Mr. Liu joined Power Corporation in 1995 and has since held various positions, most recently as Financial Analyst and Director of Asian Affairs. Prior to joining Power Corporation, Mr. Liu worked with China CITIC Group in Beijing.
Mr. Liu obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Nanjing, China, earned an MBA from McGill University, and is a CFA charter holder.
He serves as a member of the board of governors for the Jiuding Scholarship Program dedicated to Chinese students studying in Canada, and is a member of the board of directors of the Montreal Chinese Hospital Foundation. He is also actively involved in supporting the development of cultural programs to promote local Chinese communities in Canada.
Mr. Liu is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medallion and the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his dedication and services to the communities in Canada.

Jianguo Wei
General Manager
Elite Times CPA Inc.
His prior professional experience includes being a tax expert with Revenue China for more than 10 years and an auditor with Richter for 5 years. In 2013, he founded the Elite Times CPA Inc. firm in Montreal, and soon expanded to Toronto and Vancouver.
His expertise is in both Canadian and Chinese taxation and accounting systems. A lot of his clients are high-net-worth immigrant investors, immigrants, and subsidiaries of Chinese companies. He uses his expertise in both countries to help Chinese entrepreneurs invest in Canada. He is also a specialist in pre-landing tax planning for high-net-worth immigrant families.
He has established professional networks across China and Canada with partners including governments, associations, accounting firms, law firms, financial institutions and immigration agencies.

Jianping Zhou
Director, Commercial, Industrial and Real Estate Sector
Desjardins
Mr. Jianping Zhou is currently the Head of the Asian Market at the Business Services Centre of Desjardins Group. He holds an MBA from the Jack Welch Management Institute, and has studied economics, finance, and financial engineering across institutions in China, France, and Canada. He also earned a certificate in Real Estate Investment and Analysis from MIT’s School of Architecture and Planning.
Since 2011, Mr. Zhou has worked at Laurentian Bank, CIBC, and Desjardins, progressing from front-line roles to a specialist in commercial real estate and construction financing. At Desjardins, he leads a dedicated team focused on serving the business needs of the Asian communities in Quebec and Ontario, upholding the Group’s values of community service and member empowerment.

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Webinar: U.S.–China Trade Talks – Exclusive CCBC Member Briefing
2025-10-08 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Toronto) | Zoom Webinar
This private briefing is offered exclusively to CCBC members.
As the United States and China navigate one of the world’s most complex economic relationships, trade talks between the two powers remain a focal point with wide-reaching implications for global business. For Canadian companies engaged in China, understanding the trajectory of U.S.–China trade policy is critical to assessing risk and opportunity.
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM EDT
This members-only webinar brings together three senior experts, each offering a distinct vantage point on U.S.–China trade dynamics:

Noah Fraser: Senior Vice President of China Operations, US-China Business Council
Chucheng Feng: Founding partner, Hutong Research
Stephen Wortley: Partner, DLA Piper (Canada) and DLA Piper (US), Board Director, Canada China Business Council

Moderator:

Bijan Ahmadi, Executive Director & COO, Canada China Business Council

Together, our panelists will examine the current state of U.S.–China trade talks, points of friction and potential cooperation, and the implications for Canadian businesses active in China. The session will conclude with Q&A, providing CCBC members with direct access to the speakers.
Tickets: Click here to register (CCBC members only)
This event is exclusively open to CCBC members in good standing. The Zoom link will be shared after we complete the membership verification process. If you have any questions about membership or would like to apply, please feel free to contact us at events@ccbc.com

About the Speakers:

Chucheng FENG
Founding Partner
Hutong Research
Chucheng Feng is the founding partner of Hutong Research, a boutique advisory firm focusing on deciphering China’s policy trajectory, dynamics, and their market impact. Before Hutong Research, Chucheng co-founded Plenum China Research, where he was a partner 2019-2023, and Grisk Data, a Shanghai/DC-based alternative data vendor on geopolitics in 2018.
Prior to launching his own ventures, Chucheng helped build political risk practice at the Hong Kong-based risk firm Blackpeak in 2017. Beforehand, he was an Asia analyst at Eurasia Group and conducted research at Asia Society Policy Institute under former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd. In these capacities, Chucheng advised sovereign wealth funds, the world’s most prestigious hedge funds and asset managers, as well as Fortune 500 companies on China-related topics.
Born in Beijing, Chucheng had studied, worked, and lived in Minnesota, California, New York, Washington DC, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. He travels frequently across continents for speaking engagements and in-person briefings.
Chucheng holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and history from University of California, Berkeley, and a master’s degree in political science from Columbia University.
Chuchengis a Forbes U30 Asia 2022 listee and a young leader at the Council for the United States and Italy. Chucheng gets regularly quoted by Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Bloomberg, and Caixin.

Noah Fraser
Senior Vice President of China Operations
US-China Business Council
Noah has over 15 years of progressive international career growth across multiple industries, including government & corporate affairs, marketing & communications, manufacturing, education, and life sciences. His depth of experience includes the public, private, and non-profit sectors, and he is professionally fluent in Mandarin Chinese and French. He has spent over 10 years working and studying in China and Hong Kong.
He is currently Senior Vice President of China Operations for the US-China Business Council, based in Beijing. Founded in 1973, the US-China Business Council (USCBC) is a private, nonpartisan, non-profit association of more than 270 American companies that do business with China. The membership includes some of the largest and most iconic American brands, in addition to professional services firms and small- and medium-sized enterprises.
Noah previously served as the Managing Director & Chief China Representative at the Canada China Business Council, the de-facto chamber of commerce between Canada and China, with over 40 years of history and 300 corporate members across both markets. In the private sector, he most recently acted as the Director of Marketing & Business Development at Rapid Aid Corp., the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of temperature-therapy medical devices. In close collaboration with the CEO, he oversaw all global marketing, sales & communications activities, and drove international strategy, with a focus on Greater China, the EU, and the United States.
Noah holds an Honours Bachelor of Social Sciences in International Development & Globalization and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Ottawa, partially completed at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and a certificate in Mandarin Chinese from Nanjing Normal University. He is currently completing a Masters of Laws (LLM) in International Commercial Law and Practice at the University of Edinburgh. Noah is also an active volunteer, serving on the Advisory Board of the Canada China Forum and as a mentor with the Carnegie-Tsinghua Center for Global Policy.

Stephen Wortley
Partner
DLA Piper (Canada) and DLA Piper (US)
Board Director
Canada China Business Council
Stephen Wortley is a leading capital markets and mergers and acquisitions lawyer. He is highly regarded for his deep knowledge of the Chinese, Hong Kong and East Asian markets. With extensive expertise in domestic and international securities and corporate matters, Mr. Wortley advises state-owned enterprises and a variety of small and medium-sized businesses.
Assisting startups and established companies in the technology, financial services, advanced materials, manufacturing and energy and mining industries, Mr. Wortley provides counsel on local, national and international prospectus offerings, as well as numerous listings on the TSX, TSX Venture Exchange and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. He also advises on Chinese outbound M&A transactions into the Americas, ASEAN and Europe.
Mr. Wortley has been recognized for his work in M&A by Chambers Global and The Legal Media Group – Guide to Leading Practitioners: China. He speaks frequently on the topic of Hong Kong Stock Exchange listings by Canadian companies, and on alternative investment structures.
Mr. Wortley clerked for The Honourable Mr. Justice Lambert of the British Columbia Court of Appeal.

Bijan Ahmadi
Executive Director & COO
Canada China Business Council
Bijan Ahmadi serves as the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Canada China Business Council (CCBC), overseeing the operations and activities of the Council across its seven chapters in Canada and China.
Before joining CCBC, he co-founded and served as the Executive Director of the Institute for Peace & Diplomacy (IPD) from 2018 to 2024. IPD is a non-partisan think tank operating in Canada and the United States, dedicated to fostering constructive engagement and interest-based thinking in international affairs.
During his tenure at IPD, Mr. Ahmadi launched the organization’s Asia research program in 2020 and its flagship annual conference, the Indo-Pacific Strategy Forum (IPSF), in Ottawa in 2021. Today, IPSF is recognized as Canada’s premier conference on the country’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. He was also the co-editor of Canada-China Brief, a biweekly policy newsletter providing the latest developments and expert insights on political and economic relations between Ottawa and Beijing.
In his work on China, Mr. Ahmadi has advised large corporations and SMEs on navigating Canada-China trade, policy, and regulatory developments. He has also spearheaded the publication of numerous research reports on China and Canada-China relations and led Track 2 diplomacy initiatives in collaboration with Chinese and American research institutions.
Mr. Ahmadi holds a Master’s degree in Global Diplomacy from SOAS University of London and a Master of Applied Science from the University of Toronto. Before founding IPD, Mr. Ahmadi worked in strategy and management roles in the financial services and real estate sectors, where he honed his skills in organizational leadership and operational planning. He also served on the executive boards of several Canadian non-profits and NGOs, including the Toronto branch of the Canadian International Council.

[SOLD OUT] The 4th Forum on China-Quebec Cooperation: Hainan Free Trade Port and Opening-up - New Cooperation Opportunities with China
2025-10-09 16:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Fasken, Bay Adelaide Centre, 333 Bay St. #2400, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2T6, Canada
The 4th China–Quebec Cooperation Forum will provide a unique platform for Quebec’s business, academic, and governmental leaders to explore opportunities for collaboration, with a special focus on the Hainan Free Trade Port. The forum will highlight how this emerging free trade zone is reshaping international trade and investment, and how Quebec companies can leverage these opportunities to expand their presence in China.
The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Montreal, Dai Yuming, will deliver an opening keynote on the policies regarding the Hainan Free Trade Port and Opening-up. A distinguished panel of speakers will also be invited to provide their insights on the development and cooperation between Quebec and China, with a particular focus on commerce, education, and cultural exchanges.
Date: October 9, 2025, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Fasken, 800, rue du Square-Victoria, bureau 3500, Montreal, Quebec H3C 0B4
Tickets: This event is by invitation only. Please reach out to Claire Zhang, Claire@ccbc.com, Director, Quebec Chapter for the registration code.

Event Agenda:
4:30 – 5:00 PM EDT: Registration & Networking
5:00 – 5:05 PM EDT: Welcoming Remarks

Speaker: Mr. Ponora Ang, Partner | Co-Head, Asia-Pacific Group

5:05 – 5:20 PM EDT: Opening Remarks

Speaker: Mr. DAI Yuming, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Montreal

5:20 – 5:30 PM EDT: China’s Opening-up to the World

Speaker: Mr. CAI Xin, Consul in charge of Economic Affairs, Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Montreal

5:30 – 5:45 PM EDT: Teabreak
5:45 – 6:15 PM EDT: Panel Discussion: China–Quebec Cooperation – Expanding Horizons – Moderated by M. Ponora Ang
Panellists

M. Sylvain St-Amand – Representative, education sector, Quebec universities
Mme Lory Wang – Arctica Food
M. Louis Bellemare – Founder, SAMAJAM
M. Derek Pickford – Vice President of Sales & Marketing, IDC Dermo

6:15 PM – 6:20 PM EDT: Closing Remarks
6:20 PM – 8:00 PM EDT: Networking

Speakers:

DAI Yuming
Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Montreal
Mr. DAI Yuming has assumed the position of the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Montreal since December 2022. Since 1992, he worked at different positions in Department of African Affairs, Department of Personnel and Department of Policy Planning of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, and served several terms at the Chinese Embassies in Liberia, the United States, Sierra Leone, Namibia, and Israel. He was also Deputy Mayor of Sanya City, Hainan Province, from 2016 to 2019.

Bijan Ahmadi
Executive Director & COO
Canada China Business Council
Bijan Ahmadi serves as the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Canada China Business Council (CCBC), overseeing the operations and activities of the Council across its seven chapters in Canada and China.
Before joining CCBC, he co-founded and served as the Executive Director of the Institute for Peace & Diplomacy (IPD) from 2018 to 2024. IPD is a non-partisan think tank operating in Canada and the United States, dedicated to fostering constructive engagement and interest-based thinking in international affairs.
During his tenure at IPD, Mr. Ahmadi launched the organization’s Asia research program in 2020 and its flagship annual conference, the Indo-Pacific Strategy Forum (IPSF), in Ottawa in 2021. Today, IPSF is recognized as Canada’s premier conference on the country’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. He was also the co-editor of Canada-China Brief, a biweekly policy newsletter providing the latest developments and expert insights on political and economic relations between Ottawa and Beijing.
In his work on China, Mr. Ahmadi has advised large corporations and SMEs on navigating Canada-China trade, policy, and regulatory developments. He has also spearheaded the publication of numerous research reports on China and Canada-China relations and led Track 2 diplomacy initiatives in collaboration with Chinese and American research institutions.
Mr. Ahmadi holds a Master’s degree in Global Diplomacy from SOAS University of London and a Master of Applied Science from the University of Toronto. Before founding IPD, Mr. Ahmadi worked in strategy and management roles in the financial services and real estate sectors, where he honed his skills in organizational leadership and operational planning. He also served on the executive boards of several Canadian non-profits and NGOs, including the Toronto branch of the Canadian International Council.

Derek Pickford
Vice President of Sales & Marketing
IDC DERMO
Derek Pickford is Vice President of Sales & Marketing at IDC Dermo, a Canadian doctor-founded dermo-cosmetic brand recognized for its science-backed formulations and transformative results. In this role, he leads cross-functional teams spanning sales, marketing, digital, education, and business intelligence, driving growth locally and spearheading expansion across English Canada and international markets.
With more than a decade of experience in the beauty and FMCG industries, Derek is known for building strong retailer partnerships, shaping disruptive go-to-market strategies, and delivering consistent above-market growth. His leadership has been recognized with multiple industry accolades, including Walmart’s Vendor of the Year Award for excellence in collaboration and business results.
Passionate about consumer-centricity and purpose-driven initiatives, Derek has championed programs that combine performance with sustainability, community support, and diversity. His modern leadership style emphasizes data-driven decision making, collaborative innovation, and a culture of excellence and empowerment.
Outside of work, Derek enjoys travel, food, and creating meaningful memories with family and friends.

Lory Wang
CEO
Arctica Food Group Canada Inc.
Lory Wang is a foodie and second-generation entrepreneur. After her studies in finance and accounting, and several years auditing SMEs, she decided to take the plunge. With the awakening of the Chinese market for imported goods and her love of food, she co-founded Arctica Food Group Canada in 2012. The group’s mission has always been to offer natural, healthy and delicious food, with a certain cachet, in which west meets east. Arctica Food became the pioneer and leading brand in Canadian wild sea cucumbers and established Quebec’s sea cucumber industry. Since the Chinese middle class clientele is open-minded but exposed to too many options, Arctica Food focuses on food education to build product recognition and brand loyalty. With her team, Ms. Wang continues to develop new food products that are nutritious and customized to the eating behaviours of the Chinese consumer, such as honey, soybeans, cooking oil, health supplements, etc. As a board member of Groupe Export Agroalimentaire, she wants to promote Quebec’s high-quality food products, sometimes even unknown locally, and encourage more people to export overseas and to build international relationships. Food brings us closer; let’s share it together!

Louis Bellemare
Founder
SAMAJAM
Louis Bellemare is the founder of SAMAJAM, a global leader in participatory musical entertainment. Over the past 25 years, his vision of uniting people through collective music-making has led him to produce more than 6,000 live shows and events in 10 countries, engaging over 1.2 million participants worldwide. In China, his 2018 creation, the SAMAJAM Kid & Family Music Show, became one of the most successful international productions ever staged, touring with up to six teams at once and delivering more than 1,500 performances across 40 cities. Drawing on his background as a venture capitalist, creative entrepreneur, and live show creator, and with nearly 10 years of experience living and touring abroad in culturally diverse countries, Louis brings unique expertise in international business development, with a particular focus on Asia.

Ponora Ang
Partner, Co-Leader Asia-Pacific Group
Fasken
Ponora Ang is a Partner at Fasken and the Co-Leader of the Asia Pacific Group of the firm.
He is a manufacturing and product liability lawyer. In addition to his commercial litigation practice, Mr. Ang is well known to companies in the Asia-Pacific region for his legal and strategic advice regarding investment and implementation projects in Canada. He advises businesses from China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia in different industries for their operations in Canada.
Mr. Ang counsels and represents clients in the areas of real estate, product liability, manufacturing, sale and leasing, insurance, and franchise law. He is regularly asked to represent the interests of manufacturers, producers, distributors, and sellers in the automotive, medical, security, and aviation industries. In addition, he regularly advises state-owned enterprises, private companies, and individuals from Asia seeking to expand their business activities in Canada in a variety of industries.
He received YBAM’s Lawyer of the Year 2010 award in civil and commercial litigation. Mr. Ang was also recognized in the prestigious Lexpert Rising Star 2021 / Top 40 Under 40 in Canada list for his legal expertise. In addition, in 2023, he was awarded the Medal of the National Assembly of Québec in honour of his numerous engagements for the society over the years.
Mr. Ang continues to be involved in a number of committees and boards of directors in Quebec, both in business and trade associations as well as for charitable organizations. In addition to his professional practice and community involvement, he is also a caregiver whose daily life was the subject of a documentary by ICI Radio-Canada in 2022.

Sylvain St-Amand
Representative, education sector
Quebec universities
Sylvain St-Amand is president of St-Amand International, a company specializing in the internationalization of education. He also serves as Chairman of the Board of the World Centre of Excellence for Destinations, a non-profit organization that guides destinations toward sustainable development and biodiversity protection. The CED signed a partnership agreement with Tsinghua University in January 2025.
Sylvain brings extensive experience in international education management. From 2019 to 2023, he headed the International Relations Office of the University of Luxembourg, following his tenure as director of the International Relations Office at the Université du Québec à Montréal from 2006 to 2019. Prior to this, he served as executive director of the Center for International Management Studies in the Faculty of Management of McGill University from 1990 to 2006.
Throughout his career, he has been deeply involved in China-related initiatives, developing numerous university partnerships and organizing bilateral events such as the Canada-China Forum on Innovation, Science and Technology, which he organized in 2018 in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences. His academic contributions include teaching “Performing Consulting Work in China” at UQAM (Winter-Spring 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) and “Doing Business in a Multipolar World” at the École nationale d’administration publique from 2016 to 2019.
He currently serves as a board member of the Canada-China Business Council – Quebec Chapter Advisory Committee and has been a recipient of a Canada-China scholarship, which enabled him to study modern Chinese history at Fudan University in 1986-1987.

Mr. CAI Xin
Consul in charge of Economic Affairs
Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Montreal

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Toronto Global Forum 2025
2025-10-15 - 2025-10-17 | British Columbia
The Toronto Global Forum 2025 will take place from October 15–17, 2025, in Toronto, Canada. This premier international gathering brings together global leaders and experts to explore key issues including financial strategies, trade policies, sustainable development, resilient supply chains, and the role of innovation and technology in shaping global growth and security.

Exclusive ticket options for members include a 50% discount on 1-day or 3-day full-access passes, which provide guaranteed seats at daily luncheons with keynote speakers, access to networking cocktails, and full use of the B2B/2GO platform to schedule one-on-one meetings. Members also benefit from complimentary session-only passes, which exclude luncheons and app access.

The speaker lineup features influential voices from across industries, including Dominic Barton (Chairman, Rio Tinto and LeapFrog Investments), Galen G. Weston (Chairman and CEO, George Weston Limited), Scott Thomson (President and CEO, Scotiabank), Darryl White (CEO, BMO Financial Group), Börje Ekholm (President and CEO, Ericsson), and Malin Norberg (Chief Investment Officer, Norges Bank Investment Management).

50% Discount on Regular Tickets: https://www.torontoglobalforum.com#/buyTickets?promoCode=INST_CCBC_50
Complimentary Tickets: https://www.torontoglobalforum.com#/buyTickets?promoCode=INST_CCBC_COMP

*Note: Complimentary passes provide access to all three days of conference sessions. They do not include luncheons, networking cocktails, or access to the B2B/2GO meeting platform, which are reserved for full-access ticket holders.

The Canada China Business Council is proud to be a Knowledge Partner of the Toronto Global Forum.

China Crossborder Summit Live
2025-10-16 | British Columbia
CCBC member WPIC Marketing + Technologies, in partnership with Tmall Global, will host the China Cross-Border Summit on October 16, 2025, in Los Angeles, California, with limited livestream access available.
This exclusive, invitation-only forum is tailored for North American consumer brands seeking to access China’s US$76.4 billion cross-border import e-commerce market. Participants will benefit from direct insights shared by senior leaders at Alibaba, as well as WPIC’s leading strategy, creative, and operations teams. The program will feature executive keynotes, practical workshops, and private networking opportunities.
Attendance is limited, with priority access extended to CCBC members.
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[SOLD OUT] CCBC 2025 Canadian Education Mission to China
2025-10-30 - 2025-11-03 | Shanghai and Beijing, China
The Canadian education sector has long been recognized for its excellence, openness, and innovation. As international education evolves, Canada remains a trusted destination for Chinese students and a valued partner for institutions across China. At the same time, both countries are navigating important shifts in education policy, student mobility, and global competition. In this context, the 2025 Canadian Education Mission to China aims to reset, renew, and deepen cooperation and partnership between Canadian and Chinese educational institutions.
Organized by the Canada China Business Council (CCBC), this mission will bring together Canadian universities, colleges, high schools, and education service providers for in-person engagement with Chinese education partners. The focus this year will be on strengthening institutional relationships, building collaborative academic programs, and supporting resilient student pathways amid changing immigration and market dynamics.
The four-day program includes education forums, school and campus visits, and customized matchmaking meetings in Shanghai and Beijing. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with Chinese universities, colleges, high schools, and education agencies, as well as government-affiliated organizations in the education sector. The mission also aligns with CCBC’s 47th AGM & Business Forum in Beijing, offering additional exposure and networking opportunities with senior Canadian and Chinese officials and business leaders.
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[SOLD OUT] CCBC 2025 Canadian Agri-Food Mission to China
2025-11-02 - 2025-11-07 | Shanghai and Beijing, China
Canada’s agri-food sector is a vital pillar of the national economy, contributing $143.8 billion annually—around 7% of GDP. China remains one of Canada’s most important and strategic export markets. As global competition intensifies and market access challenges persist, it is critical for Canadian agri-food exporters to strengthen their presence and partnerships in China.
We are entering a new era of opportunity, marked by renewed momentum in Canada-China relations. The recent dialogue between Prime Minister Carney and Chinese Premier Li Qiang and their decision to resume high level government-to-government dialogues to resolve outstanding trade issues, signal a positive shift towards reviving economic cooperation. Building on this momentum, the Canadian Agri-Food Mission to China is a timely initiative that aims to demonstrate Canada’s commitment to the Chinese market, foster deeper partnerships, and enhance market engagement for Canadian agri-food exporters, while leveraging key government and industry relationships to unlock new opportunities.
This mission offers a unique opportunity to align, engage, and grow within China’s evolving agri-food landscape. It is also a critical moment for the Canadian business community to demonstrate its collective commitment to supporting exports to China and advocating for fair and reciprocal market access. Join us in advancing Canada’s agri-food leadership in China.
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[SOLD OUT] CCBC 47th AGM & Business Forum
2025-11-03 | China World Summit Wing, Beijing, No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Beijing, 100004, China
CCBC’s annual flagship event, the AGM & Business Forum, has been a cornerstone of Canada-China business engagement for 47 years. Join us in Beijing on November 3, 2025, for CCBC’s 47th AGM & Business Forum. The 47th AGM will once again coincide with incoming delegations and welcome participation from Canadian stakeholders at all levels of government, creating unmatched opportunities for strategic connections, policy discussions, and business growth.
AGM Business Forum
Monday, November 3, 2025
China World Summit Wing, Beijing
北京国贸大酒店
No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Beijing 100004, China
中国北京建国门外大街1号 邮政编码 100004
Morning conference
AGM Business Dinner
Monday, November 3, 2025
China World Summit Wing, Beijing
北京国贸大酒店
No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Beijing 100004, China
中国北京建国门外大街1号 邮政编码 100004
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Registration & Reception
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Business Dinner
Registration is now open. Visit ccbcagm.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
Various levels of sponsorship are available, please contact your Chapter Director or for general inquiries, contact (events@ccbc.com) for more information.

Mitigating Risk, Maximizing Trade: Strategies in Trade Finance for Global Engagement
2025-11-25 08:00 - 10:30 (America/Vancouver) | RBC Royal Bank of Canada, EDR – 36 Floor, 1055 West Georgia St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 3S5, Canada
The Canada China Business Council (CCBC) is pleased to host a morning event titled Mitigating Risk, Maximizing Trade: Strategies in Trade Finance for Global Engagement, on November 25 in Vancouver.
This event will bring together financial experts, business leaders, and exporters to explore the shifting trans-pacific trade landscape, China’s role in Canada’s diversification strategy, and the practical tools companies can leverage to manage risk and expand internationally.
As global markets evolve, Canadian businesses are reassessing their export strategies. Participants will hear fresh economic perspectives, receive insights into trade finance and foreign exchange, and explore real-world examples of how companies are navigating change.
Whether you’re a seasoned exporter or just starting to explore new markets, take advantage of this opportunity to gain actionable guidance and valuable connections to help strengthen your business in China and beyond.
Date: Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
Time: 8:00 – 10:30 AM PST
Location: RBC Royal Bank of Canada, EDR – 36 Floor, 1055 West Georgia St. Vancouver, BC V6E 3S5
Agenda:
8:00 AM PST: Registration and networking
8:30 AM PST: Remarks, Presentations, Q&A

Economic recovery in uncertain times – Robert Hogue, Assistant Chief Economist, RBC Royal Bank of Canada
Navigating Trade Finance in Uncertain Times – Andy McCaughren, Senior Business Development Manager, Trade Finance, RBC Royal Bank of Canada
FX Risk in Canada-China Transactions – Joanne Carnell, Director, Fixed Income & Currencies, RBC Capital Markets

10:30 AM PST: Event ends
Tickets:

CCBC Members: $25 + tax
Non-Members: $100 + tax

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

Speakers:

Joanne Carnell
Director, Fixed Income & Currencies
RBC Capital Markets
Joanne Carnell is a Director with RBC Capital Markets and manages the Vancouver Middle Markets Foreign Exchange desk. She has been with RBC since 2009. Joanne provides foreign exchange trading, advice and risk management strategies for RBC clients. Prior to joining RBC, Joanne spent 10 years trading foreign exchange, bonds and equities for an institutional investment manager. Joanne holds a BA from the University of British Columbia and is a CFA charter-holder.

Robert Hogue
Assistant Chief Economist
RBC Royal Bank of Canada
Robert Hogue is responsible for providing analysis and forecasts on the Canadian housing market and provincial economies. His publications include Housing Trends and Affordability, Provincial Outlook and provincial budget commentaries. In his functions, he is frequently called to comment on the economy, both internally within RBC and externally with clients and the media.
Robert joined RBC in May 2008 after spending 15 years with another Canadian financial institution as a senior economist specializing in industrial analysis. At the outset of his career, he spent four years as an economist with Ontario Hydro, where he specialized in industrial and macroeconomic analysis. Robert holds a Master’s degree in economics from Queen’s University and a Bachelor’s degree from Université de Montréal.

Joyce Lee
Partner and Chair of Asia Group
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Joyce brings a unique perspective to her practice, skillfully uniting Canadian companies seeking Chinese investors with Chinese companies looking to expand into North America. She also regularly advises corporate executives in the financial sector about taking advantage of opportunities and navigating risk.
Born and raised in Hong Kong and with over 20 years experience working in the North American marketplace, Joyce has both the cultural and business skills necessary to view potential deals from each party’s perspective. Her communication skills – she speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese fluently – smoothly guide Asian companies into Canada, including joint ventures in mining and other natural resources sectors; and, the technology, life science and real estates industries.
Joyce earned her BA (Hons) (Jurisprudence) in 1989 and her MA in 1996 from Oxford University, England. Admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales in 1992 and Hong Kong in 1993, she was called to the British Columbia bar in 1995 and practised in London, England and Hong Kong before joining us in our Vancouver office in 1994. Joyce’s professional affiliations include serving as the Legislative Liaison of the Canadian Bar Association, Securities Law section; the Law Society of England and Wales; the Law Society of Hong Kong; the Law Society of British Columbia; the Canadian Bar Association; the Canada-China Business Council and the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association.
As Chair of the firm’s Asia Group and a regular speaker at conferences and seminars focused on business from China and the Asia Pacific region, Joyce has earned an international reputation as an authority in her field.

Angelina Li
Vice-President, North Shore, Commercial Financial Services
RBC Royal Bank of Canada
Angelina Li is the Vice President of Commercial Financial Services at RBC, where she leads a team supporting businesses across a wide range of industries in Greater Vancouver. In her current role, Angelina empowers her team to drive client growth by delivering tailored financial solutions – including M&A, commercial real estate financing, cash management, foreign exchange, and trade finance.
Prior to her current position, Angelina served as Vice President in RBC’s Corporate Client Group, where she specialized in arranging syndicated loan solutions for Canadian private companies and small-cap publicly traded companies. Earlier, she led a nationally top-ranked team as Vice President, Financing Specialists, earning the RBC Leadership Award for her outstanding contributions.
Outside of work, Angelina volunteers as a Mentor with the UBC Executive Mentorship Program, where she supports immigrant students in finding their career path and navigating professional opportunities in Canada. She is fluent in English and Mandarin and passionate about giving back to the community. Angelina holds a Master of Business Administration with studies at the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia, and completed exchange programs at Yale School of Management and the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford. She also holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a specialization in Finance and Entrepreneurship from UBC.

Andy McCaughren
Director, Trade Finance
RBC Royal Bank of Canada
Andy has over 20 years’ experience in structuring Trade Finance and working capital facilities for a wide range of industries.
He has worked with clients from start-up level to international corporates in both his native London (UK) for HSBC and RBC in Canada, where he currently works with businesses in BC and the Prairies advising on international trade strategy, risk mitigation, and cash flow optimization.

Beau Olmstead
Vice President, Commercial Financial Services
RBC Royal Bank of Canada
Beau has been with RBC Royal Bank since 1997, engaged in both the commercial banking and capital markets sides of financial services. He has covered many sectors including residential and commercial real estate construction, industrial manufacturing, consumer retail, diversified industries, health, and the public sector. Beau currently leads the Commercial Banking business for RBC in the Richmond / South Delta markets.
Beau is a member of various associations: Director of the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Association – BC Division (Policy Committee member); past Director of the Delta Chamber of Commerce (Chair – Governance Committee; Finance Committee member); past Board Member/Treasurer of the South Delta Minor Hockey Association; and past hockey coach.
Before joining RBC in Victoria, Beau completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree, specializing in International Business, at the University of Victoria, in conjunction with Kanagawa University in Yokohama, Japan. In addition, Beau completed his Master of Business Administration at Royal Roads University.
Beau lives in Tsawwassen with his wife and two young adult children.

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