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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.
CCBC 2023 Indigenous Trade Mission to China Recap & Photos
In October 2023, CCBC hosted the 2023 Indigenous Trade Mission to China, with Lotta Ygartua of the BC Chapter taking the lead. Congratulations to our 11 delegates from coast to coast, representing Indigenous businesses and organizations, who completed six hours of...
Making The Most of Your Membership – September 2023
On September 27, 2023, CCBC held its third annual Making The Most Of Your Membership session. Whether participants are new to CCBC or have been a member for years, this interactive members-only session is designed to help CCBC members learn how to best take advantage...
China Market Breakfast Briefing with the Trade Commissioner Service
On September 18, 2023, CCBC held a networking breakfast briefing with visiting Trade Commissioners from the Canadian Embassy of Beijing and the Consulate General of Canada in Shanghai in downtown Vancouver. Jonathan Brasnett, Second Secretary, Trade Commissioner,...
Canada Day Classic 2023 Recap & Photos
Despite the Beijing heat, it was another terrific year out on the links for the 4th Annual Canada Day Classic! 38 golfers from around the Canadian community came together on June 30th for a four-person scramble, chasing some fabulous prizes made possible by our Title...
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 Recap & Photos
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 Recap & Photos
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 Recap & Photos
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...