Founded in 1975, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ) is a not-for-profit private membership organisation dedicated to strengthening business and commercial relations between Canada and Japan.
Today, the CCCJ brings together 400+ members across 35+ business sectors, representing Canadian, Japanese and international companies, entrepreneurs and professionals with connections to Canada and Japan. As the longest-serving Canadian Chamber in Asia, the CCCJ provides a platform for members to build valuable connections, exchange knowledge, promote their businesses and engage with the wider Canada-Japan business community.
OUR MANDATE
OUR HISTORY
In the mid-1970s, a small group of Canadians recognised the need for a stronger and more organised presence for Canadian business in Japan. They came together to establish the Canadian Businessmen’s Association, the organisation that would later become the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan. While our membership and activities have grown considerably since 1975, our purpose remains the same: bringing the Canadian and Japanese business communities closer together and creating opportunities for our members to connect, grow and succeed.
▼Click Here: Presidents of the CCCJ: Past to Present
*Presidential terms begin at the CCCJ Annual General Meeting in June
- Steve Kaufman
- F.M. Galbraith
- Derek Hood
- Mark Paetkau
- Ted Little
- Stan Einarson
- Vern Mckay
- Roger Otley
- Bob Fairweather
- John Powles, COFI (1993-1995)
- Robin Sears, Korn Ferry (1995)
- Tony Buckley
- Nick Rouse, Alcan Asia (1996-1997)
- Glen Bonderud, MacMillan Blodel (1997-1998)
- Gerry Cetkovski, Royal Bank of Canada (1998-2001)
- David B. Iwaasa, CWB (2001-2003)
- John D. Davis, Davis Law Office (2003-2005)
- Philip O'Neill, McGill Japan (2005-2007)
- Patricia Bader-Johnston, IBM (2007-2009)
- Eric De Groot, Forbo Flooring B.V. Japan (2009-2011)
- Wilf Wakely, Wakely Foreign Law Office (2011-2015)
- Ron Haigh, Toyota Corporation (2015-2017)
- Neil van Wouw, Vanten K.K. (2017-2021)
- David Anderson, Japan Transfers K.K. (2021-2023)
- Marc Bolduc, GEA (Present)
Discover Our 50-Year History →
Explore the CCCJ’s 50th Anniversary edition of The Canadian magaizne, featuring stories, photographs and memories from the Chamber’s journey since 1975.
