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Rio Tinto partners with Government of Canada to decarbonise RTFT and boost critical minerals processing

MONTREAL, Canada--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto is partnering with the Government of Canada to invest up to C$737 million (US$537 million) over the next eight years to decarbonise its Rio Tinto Fer et Titane (RTFT) operations in Sorel-Tracy, Québec, and to position the business as a centre of...

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Joint Meeting of the Japan-Canada Chambers Council

Date: Monday, September 19, 2022 Venue: Art Gallery Ontario Number of participants: Japan side – 30, Canada side – 23, total 53 Distinguished Guests: Ambassador Yamanouchi, Mr. Takuya Sasayama, Consul General in Toronto, Mr. Jun Saito, Consul General in Montreal, and Ambassador McKay. [Meeting...

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September Monthly Mixer

On September 15th, the CCCJ hosted the September Monthly Mixer at our corporate member, The Tokyo Toranomon EDITION’s 31st floor Lobby Bar. This was our 4th Monthly Mixer in 2022. Not being able to hold the mixer during the summer, we were happy to see some familiar faces and meet lots of new...

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Japan International Dispute Resolution Center Tour & Arbitration Talk

On September 8th, CCCJ members were invited to join this special hybrid event hosted by The Japan International Dispute Resolution Center (JIDRC), Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA), and European Business Council in Japan (EBC). Starting with an on-site/virtual tour of the JIDRC’s...

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HBA - BoG Gathering

Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan Honorary Board of Advisors and the Board of Governors got together to revive the ties and talked about the next steps to move forward together over dinner prepared by Seiji Omote, Governor, HBA. The meeting was a place where they inspired each other.

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JAOS Study Abroad Award

Now accepting testiominals about study aborad experiences 'JAOS Study Abroad Awards' The Study Abroad Council will hold the JAOS Study Abroad Award Ceremony for the first time on November 12th. In order to produce a large number of human resources who will be active globally and contribute to...

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Robert Walters Japan raises funds to provide drinking water in Tsavo, Kenya

On July 8, specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters Japan, a CCCJ Corporate member, participated in the Robert Walters Group Walks to Kenya fundraiser to help provide a community in Kenya with clean water. With the aim of covering 6,341 miles (the distance from our London HQ to Tsavo...

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The Passing of Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

The CCCJ is shocked and saddened at the killing of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. We are still struggling to grasp just how much Japan, Canada, and the world lost on July 8. The family, friends, and colleagues of Prime Minister Abe have lost a loved one to a sudden and unforgivable act...

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[Event Report] Canada Day BBQ

On July 3rd, 2022, the CCCJ hosted a Canada Day BBQ at the Official Residence at the Embassy of Canada with close to 200 people. This was the first Canada Day event since the start of the pandemic, and we are very happy to announce its success. For this special occasion, we were honoured to have...

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Canadian Coach of Sakura Fifteen prepares for Rugby World Cup with test matches vs. South Africa and Ireland

The Japanese Women’s National Rugby Team, the Sakura Fifteen, has been led by Canadian head coach, Lesley Mackenzie since 2019. They are now gearing up for the World Cup. The first test match vs. South Africa will be played at the iconic Kamaishi Unosumai Memorial Stadium on Saturday, July 24. The...

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Robert Walters: Half of male company employees want to work until at least age 70

Specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters Japan, a CCCJ Corporate member, announced the results of a survey on working beyond the retirement age. From April 2025, all companies in Japan will be required to allow employees who wish to continue working until the age of 65 to do so. A...

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Rio Tinto and Corona Canada pilot Canada’s first specially-marked low carbon can leveraging ELYSIS technology

MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto today announced, in partnership with Corona Canada, the launch of Canada’s first specially-marked, low carbon beverage can, manufactured by Ball Corporation. The cans, now available through a pilot in Ontario, were made using aluminium from Rio Tinto and...

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Rio Tinto partners with Government of Canada to decarbonise RTFT and boost critical minerals processing

Joint Meeting of the Japan-Canada Chambers Council

September Monthly Mixer

Japan International Dispute Resolution Center Tour & Arbitration Talk

HBA - BoG Gathering

JAOS Study Abroad Award

Robert Walters Japan raises funds to provide drinking water in Tsavo, Kenya

The Passing of Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

[Event Report] Canada Day BBQ

Canadian Coach of Sakura Fifteen prepares for Rugby World Cup with test matches vs. South Africa and Ireland

Robert Walters: Half of male company employees want to work until at least age 70

Rio Tinto and Corona Canada pilot Canada’s first specially-marked low carbon can leveraging ELYSIS technology

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