Watch Linda Hasenfratz, CEO, Linamar Corporation, speak about how important Asia is to Canada’s economic future. Hasenfratz talks about the huge demand for automotive vehicles in Asia, and how Linamar, a diversified manufacturing company, is working to meet the opportunities that this economic shift presents.…

On Monday, December 10, 2012, the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE) hosted a half-day conference in Calgary on Asia’s rise and the impact on Canada’s energy sector. Presented in partnership with The School of Public Policy, University of Calgary, this special event brought together CEOs, provincial and federal officials, policy experts and leaders of First Nat…

Canada and Japan completed the first round of negotiations toward an economic partnership agreement (EPA) this week in Tokyo. Business leaders in Japan and Canada have expressed strong support for an EPA for some time and look forward to great economic gains for both countries.

Japan is a critical source of job-creating investment in Canada, while Japanese exports provide Cana…

The Honourable Jim Prentice, Senior Executive Vice-President and Vice Chairman, CIBC, speaks about the importance of Asia to Canada’s future.

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This session focused on the need to prioritize Canada’s trade strategy, and the tradeoffs that may be required to secure the best possible access to growing Asian markets. Is Canada prepared to go for gold, or will we continue to sacrifice opportunities in the name of protecting existing sectors? Panelists stressed for leadership at all levels: political, business, universi…