Event Reports

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan welcomed news on October 16 that Canada and the European Union had reached a tentative free trade deal, officially dubbed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Prime Minister Stephen Harper is now in Brussels to put the final touches on the...

By Joe Couture, The StarPhoenix September 26, 2013 Premier Brad Wall's efforts to promote Saskatchewan abroad will continue next week as he visits the Philippines, Japan and Singapore. "These missions, we've tried to focus on them, we've tried to increase our international engagement as a government...

Thank you very much, Canadian Supporters, for your great assistance! Coins from all over the world are received in the donation boxes placed by Japan Habitat Association (JHA) in all major airports in Japan.  However, none of the banks and exchange offices in Japan will exchange foreign coins for...

CCCJ Chairman Wilf Wakely, Governor Stephen Huggins and HBA member Nobuo Nakazawa met with Seven & I Holdings Co. founder Masatoshi Ito on Sept. 18. Seven & I owns a number of Japan's most prominent brands, including Ito-Yokado superstores, the Sogo and Seibu department stores, Denny’s, Loft, and of...

By R. Sakai-Irvine The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan welcomed the Sept. 18 (Ottawa time) announcement that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will visit Canada on Sept. 23-24 for talks with his Canadian counterpart Prime Minister Stephen Harper. "The visit between the two PMs signals a...

First ever Canada-ASEAN Business Forum in Singapore In a historic next step for Canada‐ASEAN trade ties, the Canada‐ASEAN Business Council (CABC) will be organizing the first ever Canada‐ASEAN Business Forum on October 8‐9 2013 in Singapore. The Forum will be opened with keynote remarks from the...

The CCCJ appointed member and Rakugo comedic storyteller Katsura Sunshine as our Cultural Ambassador at an August 7 press conference at the Embassy of Canada, held to announce his upcoming 16-city North American tour. Sunshine was joined by his master and Rakugo superstar Katsura Bunshi VI for the...

The CCCJ is very pleased to report that Neil Moody, former Executive Director of the CCCJ has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Home Builders' Association of British Columbia as of August 1, 2013.  “After a lengthy recruitment process which brought forth several...

On June 27th the CCCJ held its 32nd Annual General Meeting at the Robbin's Club in Aoyama Itchome. CCCJ Chair Wilf Wakely along with the various Committee Chairs presented on the highlights of the past year at the CCCJ. Election results were announced welcoming new Board Members in while thanking...

Tokyo, July 1, 2013 Tokyo American Club (TAC) has revised its entrance fees for Resident Membership to make membership of the Club more accessible to the international community and to promote diversity in the Club’s Membership. Resident Membership entrance fees for foreign residents of Japan...

With the CCCJ Board of Governors Election ballot open, Candidates brought their last pitch to Members at the 2nd 'Meet the Candidates' social mixer held at the Roppongi Hills Club.  Presentations on Candidate platforms were followed by networking over a fine spread of food and cold beverages.  Many...

With the 2013 CCCJ Board of Governors Election nearly underway Candidates and Members gathered together for an enjoyable evening at Cafe 246 in Aoyama Itchome. Nearly all Candidates were present to meet with Members and present on what they wish to bring to the management of the Chamber should they...