Upcoming Events

APEC Workshop “Increasing FTA Utilization by SMEs”

CCCJ members are welcomed to join this APEC workshop "Increasing FTA Utilization by SMEs", at which Wilf Wakely, President of the CCCJ, among a number of other speakers will be providing background on how SMEs can best utilize FTA's to gain success in the Asia-Pacific economy.
SMEs are a source of strengthening economic growth and creating new ideas and technologies for innovation. Therefore, to increase SMEs trade is one of the best approaches for promoting economic growth, increasing employment, and drastically changing the quality of life in the Asia Pacific region.

‘Floating Lounge’ Summer Networking

The CCCJ is pleased to invite members and guests to the 'Floating Lounge' Summer Networking event, hosted by the Australian-New Zealand (ANZCCJ) Chamber in cooperation with the CCCJ & the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan.
Located on the water, Waterline Floating Lounge provides the perfect setting for a sizzling summer night of networking in Tokyo. 
The price includes a delicious selection of foods and 1 drink, with additional drinks available at a 500 Yen cash bar. 
 

Canada Day Celebration in the Kansai 2012

  • July 12th (Thursday) Registration Closed
  • 09:30 ~ 11:00
  • "R" RIVERSIDE GRILL and BEER GARDEN
  • 5,500 yen (CJSK/OCCI/KCBA member)

KCBA and CJSK (Canada Japan Society of Kansai) will jointly celebrate Canada's 145th birthday on Thursday July 12, 2012 at "R" RIVERSIDE GRILL & BEER GARDEN.
Please block your calendars for the evening to celebrate the strong Kansai-Canada relationship while doing what Kansai business people do best, networking!
We will have officials from the Embassy of Canada as our special guests. The Chairman of Canada Japan Society of Kansai (CJSK) Mr. Yutaka Ienaga will also honor the celebration.

July Monthly Mixer - Quebec Fair

  • July 11 (Wed) Registration Closed
  • 11:00 ~ 13:00
  • CELI
  • 4,500 yen (members)

Come join the CCCJ in celebrating a unique event in Tokyo.  Taste the best products of the Quebec Terroire (Food, Music, Wine & Ice Cider) while expanding your networks within the Canada-Japan business community. Head over to Cafe CELI, a new member, on Wednesday, July 11th, for All-You-Can-Drink (including Quebec wine), and a selection of New Style
Quebec buffet food!

Roundtable meeting with Charles McMillan

I am pleased to invite your participation to a special roundtable discussion with Charles McMillan, International Business Professor at York University, author of The Japanese Industrial System and former senior policy adviser to Brian Mulroney. Mr. McMillan will present on his experiences in the public and private sectors, as well as provide insight to the current situation in Canada-Japan bilateral relations. Following his presentation, Mr. McMillan has generously made himself available for an extended discussion period.

Monthly Mixer-Happy Canada Day Party

  • June 29 (Fri) Registration Closed
  • 10:00 ~ 12:00
  • Cafe 246
  • 4,500 yen (members)

July 1st is Canada's 145th birthday. Come join the CCCJ in kicking off the Canada Day weekend at our most Canadian event of the year. Immediately following the AGM, Members and their guests are encouraged to walk over to Cafe 246 to enjoy a fine selection of foods and drinks, while taking in as much Canadiana we can squeeze into a two-hour period!

 

Women in Leadership

The Women in Business Committee welcomes the distinguished Ms. Susan Roos, employment attorney and wife of U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos, for what promises to be a thought-provoking address on the challenges women face in the global workplace.

Annual Joint Chamber Summer Cocktail

  • June 15 (Fri) Registration Closed
  • 09:30 ~ 11:30
  • Embassy of Canada
  • 8,000 yen (members)

The sun is shining and the temperature is rising! Just in time for one of the most popular joint Chamber functions of the year.

Annually attracting roughly 300 guests, the Joint Chamber Summer Cocktail Party held at the Embassy of Canada continues to offer an excellent opportunity to meet new contacts, develop business leads, and catch up with friends and business acquaintances before the summer holiday season.

This joint event is organized by Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ) with support from our friends at:

Meet the Candidates-Monthly Mixer

The 2012 CCCJ Board of Governors Election is well underway. To bring Candidates and Members together face-to-face, the CCCJ is organizing a Town Hall Meeting next Wednesday, June 13th. First, all Members are invited to take in the CCCJ management in action by attending the Monthly Board and Committee Meeting held at TMI Associates 23rd Floor from 6:00 to 7:30pm.

Special performance by Darren Sigesmund and his sextet

  • June 05 (Tue) Registration Closed
  • 10:00 ~ 13:00
  • Oakwood Premier
  • 4,000 yen (members)

As part of the their Asia-Pacific Tour, Award-winning, Toronto-based Jazz composer Darren Sigesmund and his sextet will perform at a special CCCJ-Joint Chamber Event on June 5th at Oakwood Premier Tokyo Midtown. This sextet has won awards, including at the world-renowned Montreal Jazz Festival. Event flyer

Please join us for this unique opportunity. CCCJ members are encouraged to participate, as it will be one opportunity to meet the 2012 CCCJ Election candidates.

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