On December 1, 2025, the Canada China Business Council (CCBC) was honoured to welcome Mr. REN Hongbin, Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), alongside senior CCPIT executives and a delegation of Chinese business leaders during their visit to Toronto. The program opened with a high-level roundtable between CCBC leadership, senior executives from major member companies, Mr. REN Hongbin, and the accompanying delegation. The dialogue reflected the renewed momentum in Canada–China relations following recent constructive engagements between Canadian and Chinese leaders, including the meeting between Prime Minister Carney and President Xi Jinping. Discussions highlighted practical avenues to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade and investment, emphasizing that this moment presents a valuable opportunity for businesses and organizations such as CCBC and CCPIT to re-engage, rebuild commercial linkages, and strengthen long-term ties.

Following the roundtable, CCBC and CCPIT co-hosted the Canada–China Forum on Trade and Investment Cooperation, convening senior business leaders, investors, and policymakers for a forward-looking discussion on advancing bilateral trade and exploring new areas of economic collaboration. The program featured remarks from Bijan Ahmadi, Executive Director & COO, CCBC; REN Hongbin, Chairman, CCPIT; LUO Weidong, Consul General of the Chinese Consulate General in Toronto; Giles Gherson, President & CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade; and DENG Jun, President of the Canada China Chamber of Commerce and Board Director of the Canada China Business Council. Additional remarks were delivered by LIN Shunjie, President, China International Exhibition Center Group (CIEC); Misti Rice, Vice President, Government Affairs, Magna International; CHEN Xiaoyun, Vice President, Pop Mart; and Jack Yu, Partner and Co-Leader of the China Practice Group at Fasken, and Board Director of the Canada China Business Council.

CCBC extends its sincere thanks to Fasken for serving as the venue sponsor and supporting the successful delivery of this important gathering. Throughout the event, speakers reinforced the importance of sustained, business-focused dialogue in strengthening Canada–China commercial relations and supporting long-term growth for companies on both sides.

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