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CCCJ Committees

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Volunteering to sit on a Chamber committee offers an excellent opportunity to have hands-on involvement in the development of the CCCJ and Canada-Japan business relations. Your input will influence Chamber programs, activities and policies, and the tangible results can offer great personal and professional satisfaction. Subcommittees are also periodically established to work on specific projects or tasks. Members are encouraged to participate on any committee of interest. Enthusiasm is the only prerequisite!

 

Feel free to contact the CCCJ office at info@cccj.or.jp

 

The following are the standing committees with the sub-committees.

 

Executive Committee – Provide strategic leadership, governance, and cross-committee alignment to advance member value and the Chamber’s mission.

  • Comprised of the Officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Corporate Secretary, Treasurer) and Executive Director

     

Membership Committee – Grow, engage, and retain a diverse membership by delivering clear value, strong onboarding, and meaningful connections.

Governor Liaison: Seiji Omote

  • Nominations & Election – Chair: Meabh Reidy

  • Sponsorships 

 

Finance & Administration Committee – Ensure financial sustainability, transparency, and efficient operations that enable high-impact member services, including management of office space.

Governor Liaison: Ai Nakagawa

  • Office Relocation and Venues

 

Events – Coordinate events and oversee design and delivery of high-quality, revenue-positive major events that foster networking and business opportunities.

Governor Liaison: Riyo Whitney

  • Gala – Chair: Brian Ashenfelder

  • Golf – Chair: Warren Arbuckle

  • Team Canada – Chair: Tad Furuta

 

Publications and Communications Committee – Strengthen the Chamber’s voice by delivering relevant, consistent, and member-driven content across all channels including “The Canadian” magazine, and oversee the management of technology.

Governor Liaison: Kayo Ito

  • Media Relations

  • Digital Marketing & Engagement

 

Regional and External Committee – Expand member engagement beyond Kanto by supporting local programming, partnerships, and regional business connectivity.

  • Canada – Chair: Eric DeGroot

  • Kanto – Chair: Phil O’Neill

 

Trade and Investment – Promote bilateral trade and investment by identifying opportunities, sharing insights, and connecting members with key stakeholders.

Board Liaison: Peter Armstrong, Christian Howes, Greg Rozitis

  • Energy – Chair: Christian Orton

  • Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) – Chair: Paul Lee

  • Market Access Advisory

  • Emerging Technologies – Chair: Paul Braganza

  • Real Estate – Chair Ai Nakagawa

 

People and Planet Strategy – Advance inclusive, sustainable, and people-centered business practices and knowledge exchanges that enhance member competitiveness and impact.

Governor Liaison: Riyo Whitney

  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – Chair: Neil van Wouw

  • Global Diversity Management (GDM) – Chair: Tomoko Ebine

  • Professional Development & Education (ProD&E) – Chair: Meabh Reidy

  • Sustainability – Chair: Justin Conley

  • Wellness – Chair: Joey Wu

 

Government & Advocacy – Represent member interests through policy dialogue, advocacy, and engagement with Japanese and Canadian stakeholders.

Governor Liaison: Peter Armstrong