Event Report

The above is a brief documentary video encapsulating the CCCJ EPA Symposium held on November 2, 2012 in Tokyo.  The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ), with the support of the Keidanren and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCC), on 2 November hosted a high-level symposium regarding the...

In an event well attended by men and women alike, a distinguished panel of speaker and panelists discussed  "gender diversity in the board room" - a topic whose time has clearly come worldwide and especially in Japan.  First, we were privileged to hear from Georges Desvaux (managing partner of...

  Following October's joint Board & Committee meeting, the CCCJ welcomed over 50 Members and guests to the Canadian Thanksgiving Reception. Although the turkey was quick to go, there was plenty of food and drink to be had for all. Aside from the Thanksgiving effect of the reception, participation by...

CCCJ President Wilf Wakely addresses APEC audience gathered together to discuss best practices in effective utilization of Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) by Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Presenters from over 10 countries brought forward...

On Friday, February 17th, the CCCJ hosted the Maple Leaf Tohoku-Support Gala, representing the largest gathering in its history attracting more than 350 guests and volunteers from across the international community. The CCCJ wishes to thank all participants, volunteers and sponsors of the Gala...

Energy Opportunity in the “Land of Living Skies”: A Primer on Booming Saskatchewan. Luncheon with Saskatchewan Minister of Energy and Resources, the Honourable Bill Boyd On March 28th, Saskatchewan Minister of Energy and Resources, Honourable Bill Boyd, spoke to a wide range of mainly Japanese...

On April 17th, media training specialist David Wagner of Kreab Gavin Anderson delivered an interactive, thought-provoking session providing insight on  how leaders can effectively deal with media in times of crisis. The highly-engaged audience of 50 actively participated in the entertaining seminar...

On Wednesday, May 9th, Mr. Marvin Hildebrand, Director General of Trade Policy for the Government of Canada presented to a roundtable gathering of CCCJ Corporate Members discussing the recently launched Canada-Japan EPA negotiations. Marvin presented on the global strategy of the Government of...

With Japan representing the world's 3rd largest economy and being home to some of the most globally successful companies, the country has for a number of years been of top interest for many foreign investors. However, as of late and most recently due to a number of highly publicized corporate...

By the closest margin ever, the North American team, comprised of members from the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) and the Canadian Chamber Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ), won the 8th North America-Europe Golf Challenge in Japan. Held at the Atsugi Kokusai Country Club, the event...

June was packed with a record six CCCJ events! BC Minister of Economic Trade and Development Colin Hansen kicked off our guest speaker luncheon series, followed by the Honourable Raymond Bachand (Quebec's Minister of Economic Trade and Development) and Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty, who was...

On 25 May, the CCCJ hosted a breakfast roundtable with visiting members of the Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group (CJIG). The event featured an engaged discussion spanning the challenges and opportunities in doing business in Japan, progress with Canada-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement talks...