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Rio Tinto becomes the first producer of scandium oxide in North America

Rio Tinto, a Corporate member, has produced a first batch of high purity scandium oxide at its commercial scale demonstration plant in Sorel-Tracy, becoming the first North American producer of this critical mineral, which is notably used in solid oxide fuel cells and in aluminium alloys. Details...

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Meeting with Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi

Thanks to the coordination of Former Ambassador Sadaaki Numata, Chairman of Honorary Board of Advisors, CCCJ Chairman David Anderson, Vice Chair Annamarie Sasagawa, and Executive Director Noriko Ishida visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to meet and greet newly appointed Japanese ambassador...

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Over 70% of employees in Japanese companies believe men are more likely to have jobs that lead to promotion

On April 26, specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters Japan, a Corporate Member, announced the results of a survey on management conducted among company employees working in Japanese and foreign-affiliated companies in Japan. Full Report: https://www.robertwalters.co.jp/en/about-us...

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Surveys insights on childcare leave in Japan

Specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters Japan, a Corporate member of CCCJ, announced the results of a survey regarding childcare leave conducted among company employees working in Japanese and foreign-affiliated companies in Japan. For more information read here

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Paternity leave usage rate: 17% in foreign companies, 11% in Japanese companies

Paternity leave usage rate: 17% in foreign companies, 11% in Japanese companies Survey findings on childcare leave among male company employees in Japan On 7 March, specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters Japan, a Corporate member of CCCJ, announced the results of a survey...

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[Event Report] Hockey Morning in Tokyo

On a Saturday morning in February, the CCCJ hosted “Hockey Morning in Tokyo” at a privately booked ice rink in the heart of downtown Tokyo, welcoming Coach Mike and players from Yokohama GRITS, CCCJ's sustaining member. The weather was on us and around 40 skaters joined to enjoy skating in their own...

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Call for Nominations for 2022 CCCJ Election

It is election time once again, and we’d like to cordially ask you to help the Chamber, and help yourself become even more involved in the Canadian community in Japan, by running for the Board of Governors of the CCCJ! You will need to have another member fill out the document below if you wish to...

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Event Report: Geostrategic Outlook for Asia Seminar

On February 17th, The Japan Society and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ) in partnership with the Sasakawa Peace Foundation and the National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS) presented an online seminar that highlighted key geostrategic challenges in Asia;

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Event Report: The Third Annual Investment Seminar

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan hosted its third annual Investment Seminar on Dec 10th, 2021 from 10:00 JST virtually on Zoom. We welcomed again Mr. Arjun Kumar and Ms. Tasleem Jamal from Sprucegrove Investment Management, based in Toronto. Sprucegrove has been a CCCJ member since 2020...

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Event Report: Special Thanksgiving Event: Move, Eat & Chill

On October 9, about 20 Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ) members and friends gathered at Shiba Koen for a morning of yoga and running, followed by a lunch picnic overlooking Tokyo Tower. After a prolonged period of staying home, participants enjoyed celebrating this year’s Thanksgiving...

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Event Report: CCCJ Bonenkai 2021!

On Wednesday, December15th, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Japan hosted its long-awaited Bonenkai at the Aoyama Treehouse located in Aoyama-Itchome. The event was held in the Engawa Room, their stylish and sophisticated contemporary private event space. The opening remarks were made by CCCJ...

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Event Report: Japan-Canada Trade and Investment Seminar

On November 26th, CCCJ members were invited by the Japan-Canada Chambers Council (JCCC) to participate in the Japan-Canada Trade and Investment Seminar, highlighting current market conditions and potential opportunities to strengthen Japan-Canada commercial ties with a particular focus on energy and...

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Rio Tinto becomes the first producer of scandium oxide in North America

Meeting with Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi

Over 70% of employees in Japanese companies believe men are more likely to have jobs that lead to promotion

Surveys insights on childcare leave in Japan

Paternity leave usage rate: 17% in foreign companies, 11% in Japanese companies

[Event Report] Hockey Morning in Tokyo

Call for Nominations for 2022 CCCJ Election

Event Report: Geostrategic Outlook for Asia Seminar

Event Report: The Third Annual Investment Seminar

Event Report: Special Thanksgiving Event: Move, Eat & Chill

Event Report: CCCJ Bonenkai 2021!

Event Report: Japan-Canada Trade and Investment Seminar

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