Event Reports

By: Christian Howes, Chair, CCCJ Tohoku Partnership Committee. On the weekend of 30 June/1 July 2012, I was fortunate to be able to accompany videographer Yu Iwasaki of the recovery related website Ganbatte 365 as he visited two islands on Japan's northeast coast off its main island of Honshu.   We...

The Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources on Tuesday, September 18 addressed a group of over 125 at the Canadian Embassy including a number of CCCJ Members. In Japan to promote Canada as a secure supply source of natural resources, Minister Oliver spoke of the vast resources...

Dear CCCJ Member, Are you looking for opportunities to improve your employees’ business skills and enhance their operational abilities in a multicultural environment, at a very reasonable cost? Does your company intend to expand in the Japanese market? Do you need a fresh look at one of your...

McGill University again ranked among the Top 20 Universities in the world in 2012. September 14, 2012 McGill University is again ranked with the very top universities in the world by QS World University Rankings: the most trusted and reliable source for University ranking information.  Ranking 18th...

  August 28, 2012 Tohoku Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry 1. From Wednesday, October 3 to Thursday, October 4 the Tohoku Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry will hold the Study Tour to Fukushima Prefecture by foreign-affiliated firms to Japan from various countries, in order to showcase the...

  Canada has within its grasp new opportunities to become a truly significant player in the global economy, matching its unique, three-ocean geography bordering on the largest and most dynamic market, the United States — but not forever. Properly aligned strategies in energy, national resources...

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...

Hi, and welcome to the new Canadian Chamber Web site! It's been designed from the ground up to provide our CCCJ with a modern, and effective communication device. Members can now register and pay for events online, quickly and efficiently. There are dedicated profile pages on members, by members...

Press Release: CCCJ New Website. Dear All, Since July 2011 the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan has embarked upon a revival mission of sorts. It has ushered along more democratic processes paving the way for more sweeping changes to its governorship, public image, and brand identity. The latter...

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...