{"id":83576,"date":"2025-09-17T12:27:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T16:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/?p=83576"},"modified":"2025-09-17T14:48:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T18:48:52","slug":"exploring-greater-bay-area-business-opportunities-montreal-event-recap-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/zh-hans\/ccbc-past-events\/exploring-greater-bay-area-business-opportunities-montreal-event-recap-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Greater Bay Area Business Opportunities (Montreal) Event Recap &#038; Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hero-single-event-1.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||75px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title author=&#8221;off&#8221; comments=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; text_color=&#8221;light&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;||on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hero-single-event-1.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||75px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title author=&#8221;off&#8221; comments=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; text_color=&#8221;light&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Fullwidth Post Title &#8211; mobile &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px|||&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; title_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; title_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; title_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; meta_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; meta_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; meta_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; box_shadow_spread_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Event information&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]\n<p>The Canada China Business Council (CCBC) was pleased to host an exclusive event on September 16, 2025, in Montreal, titled <em>\u201cExploring Greater Bay Area Business Opportunities,\u201d<\/em> which focused on the dynamic potential of the Greater Bay Area (GBA).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The program opened with remarks from Claire Zhang, Director, CCBC Quebec Chapter, and Martin Lavigne, Managing Director, Wealth Investment Advisory, Quebec at Scotia Wealth Management. This was followed by a keynote address from Callan Anderson, CEO of Hong Kong Corporate Services Group (HKCSG) and Member of the HKCBA National Advisory Board and Ottawa Board of Directors. We were grateful to have Mr. Anderson continue to share valuable insights on the Greater Bay Area and Hong Kong\u2019s economic landscape in Montreal, where he had also previously joined us as guest speaker for <em>Unlocking Greater Bay Area Business Opportunities<\/em> in Toronto.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A panel discussion then featured:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Hon. Martin Cauchon, c.p., Ad.E., Counsel at DS Lawyers, Director and Vice-Chairman of the Board of CCBC, who provided insights into the CCBC AGM and CIIE.<\/li>\n<li>Cindy Ho, Partner at DS Lawyers, Immediate Past Chair of HKCBA National and Co-President of HKCBA Montreal, Honorary Secretary of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide, who shared perspectives on the Hong Kong Forum.<\/li>\n<li>Drew Dorweiler, FCPA, FCA, CBV, FRICS, Managing Director and Valuation Practice Leader at Dartmouth Partners Limited, Co-President of HKCBA Montreal, who addressed both the Hong Kong Forum and AFF.<\/li>\n<li>Eric Cardinal, VP, M&amp;A Club, Member of HKCBA Montreal Board of Directors, who spoke about the Asian Financial Forum.<\/li>\n<li>Yujing Liu, Global Vice President of Commercial Excellence at Solmax, who highlighted Solmax\u2019s business experience in the GBA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The event highlighted the GBA\u2019s role as a strategic region for Canadian enterprises seeking to diversify, innovate, and expand in Asia. Special thanks to Scotia Wealth Management and the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association (HKCBA) Montreal Chapter for their valued support in making this event a success.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-83300 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Exploring-Hong-Kong-and-Greater-Bay-Area-Business-Opportunities-Presented-by-Scotiabank-and-Organized-by-CCBC-HKCBA-e1757019594711.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Exploring-Hong-Kong-and-Greater-Bay-Area-Business-Opportunities-Presented-by-Scotiabank-and-Organized-by-CCBC-HKCBA-e1757019594711.png 1198w, https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Exploring-Hong-Kong-and-Greater-Bay-Area-Business-Opportunities-Presented-by-Scotiabank-and-Organized-by-CCBC-HKCBA-e1757019594711-980x180.png 980w, https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Exploring-Hong-Kong-and-Greater-Bay-Area-Business-Opportunities-Presented-by-Scotiabank-and-Organized-by-CCBC-HKCBA-e1757019594711-480x180.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1198px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scotiawealthmanagement.com\/ca\/zh.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about Scotia Wealth Management<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Scotia Bank (2nd Floor), 1002 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3A 3L6<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span role=\"presentation\"><b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Floor:<\/b>\u00a02<sup>nd<\/sup>\u00a0floor can be accessed via the elevator closest to the security desk<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span role=\"presentation\"><b>After branch hours<\/b>, the entrance to the building will be on Metcalfe Street<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span role=\"presentation\"><b>Indoor parking<\/b> is available on Metcalfe Street for $20 ($10 after 5 PM)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span role=\"presentation\"><b>Public transportation:<\/b>\u00a0the underground passageway from Peel metro station is accessible from the Sherbrooke\/Centre Mont-Royal exit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Agenda:<\/strong><br \/>3:30 PM \u2013 4:00 PM: Registration &amp; Networking<br \/>4:00 PM \u2013 5:15 PM: Opening Remarks, Keynote Speech, Featured Panel<br \/>5:15 PM \u2013 5:30 PM: Q&amp;A<br \/>5:30 PM \u2013 7:00 PM: Networking Session<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tickets:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li role=\"presentation\"><b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">CCBC &amp; HKCBA Members:<\/b>\u00a0Free<\/li>\n<li role=\"presentation\"><b>Non-Members:<\/b>\u00a0$50 + tax<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Refund and Cancellation Policy:<br \/><\/strong>Payment is non-refundable unless the Canada China Business Council cancels the event.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Featured Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-83307 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Callan-Anderson-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Callan Anderson<\/strong><br \/><em>CEO of HKCSG<\/em><br \/><em>Member of HKCBA National Advisory Board and Ottawa Board of Directors<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">With 25 years of experience in Hong Kong&#8217;s corporate services sector, Callan has guided countless organisations from Europe, Australia, Canada, the UK, and Asia in establishing and expanding their presence in Hong Kong and Mainland China.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-72456\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Martin-Cauchon-square-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The Honorable Martin Cauchon, c.p., Ad.E.<\/strong><br \/><em>Counsel at DS Lawyers<\/em><br \/><em>Director and Vice-Chairman of the Board of CCBC<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-83273\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cindy-Ho-HKCBA-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cindy-Ho-HKCBA-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cindy-Ho-HKCBA.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Cindy Ho<\/strong><br \/><em>Partner at DS Lawyers<\/em><br \/><em>Immediate Past Chair of HKCBA National and Co-President of HKCBA Montreal<\/em><br \/><em>Honorary Secretary of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-75609\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Claire-Zhang-Headshot-square-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Claire Zhang<\/strong><br \/><em>Director of Canada China Business Council, Quebec Chapter<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-83270\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Drew-Dorweiler-HKCBA-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Drew-Dorweiler-HKCBA-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Drew-Dorweiler-HKCBA.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Drew Dorweiler<\/strong><br \/><em>Managing Director and Valuation Practice Leader at Dartmouth Partners Limited<\/em><br \/><em>Co-President of HKCBA Montreal<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-83267\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Eric-Cardinal-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Eric-Cardinal-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Eric-Cardinal.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Eric Cardinal<\/strong><br \/><em>VP M&amp;A Club<\/em><br \/><em>Member of HKCBA Montreal Board of Directors<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-83311\" src=\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Yujing-Liu-e1757078309448-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Yujing Liu<\/strong><br \/><em>Global Vice President of Commercial Excellence at Solmax<\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; 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