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October 5th, 2016

Dear CCCJ Members,

News topics for this week:  Japanese wins Nobel prize; IoT to revitalize Japanese manufacturers;Toyota & Daihatsu target emerging markets in new way; Mitsui to acquire coal interest; Robots give direction; Yahoo Japan and vast ID theft; Backlash from provinces on liberal carbon plan; Optimism on Trans Mountain project; Linamar as nimble as ever; multi-fuel stations coming to Quebec and more.

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CCCJ Event news: Scroll down for details on some upcoming events. More event announcements coming soon!:

  • Results of the CCCJ Board of Governors Election 2016-2018 

 

Canada-Japan Bilateral Business News 

 

Japanese microbiologist Ohsumi 25th Japanese to win a Nobel Prize

Rise of IoT may revitalize Japanese hardware makers

Toyota, Daihatsu join forces on minicars in emerging Asia

Costly coking coal blocks Nippon Steel's recovery 

Mitsui to acquire coal mine interest in Mozambique

Tokyo condo sales plunge to 24-year low

Three against one: trio to take on Kao together

Railway operators launch English map for tourists

Link to tourist map here

Robots practice giving directions in preparation for the Olympics

Yahoo Japan suspects vast ID theft

Toyota unveils companion robot baby Kirobo to aging Japan

Liberal government’s carbon tax plan provokes anger from provinces

BC government promises millions in support to secure LNG support

B.C. LNG approval offers Alberta some much-needed oil-patch optimism

Optimism grows as Kinder Morgan awaits Trans Mountain ruling

Linamar is heading into the future just as nimble and entrepreneurial as it began

Prospect of US tariffs on softwood lumber loom

B.C. quantum computing firm D-Wave Systems raises $21-million

BMO expansion plans could be delayed as capital levels fall

Pilot project for multi-fuel service stations coming to Quebec in 2018

Why Canadian businesses love Arizona

 

CCCJ Quarterly Magazine

 

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Get in touch with your Chairman

 As part of his new initiatives to dynamize the CCCJ, Chairman Ron Haigh invites members to share with him any ideas, questions or issues pertaining to the Chamber.

Upcoming Events

Thanksgiving is almost here!

Join Us at the Tokyo American Club

For more information please contact info@cccj.or.jp

Mercedes-Benz Cole Haan Cup 2016

10/07/16

The 14th Edition of the North America - Europe Golf Challenge in Japan, the Mercedes-Benz Cole Haan Cup 2016 promises yet again an exciting and rivalrous golfing day! 

72 players from North America will compete against 72 European players. Don't miss out on this fun opportunity to mingle around your favourite sport!

Canadian University Alumni Mixer

10/20/16

Join the CCCJ and alumni associations from various Canadian universities for a casual Mixer hosted at BrewDog in Roppongi. Alumni Mixers are always very popular events that bring together a rich and diversified crowd of professionals working in Tokyo who also share ties through their Canadian education. 

Come along to meet new friends and relax over a good brewery beer!

2016 CCCJ Joint Chamber Bonenkai

12/08/2016

Mark your calendars! The CCCJ is organizing its annual Joint Chamber Bonenkai that will take place on December 8. As for previous editions, we are expecting a great night of food, drinks and networking with a very diversified (10+ Chambers) crowd of more than 300 participants! 

Participating Chambers to be announced soon. Stay posted!

Event Reports

Missed an event? Looking for pictures or video?

The CCCJ strives to continuously offer value-added events to its members. This year is no exception!

Some 2016 highlights: Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Luncheon, 2nd Edition of the Japan-Canada Chambers Council Joint Symposium, Cool Japan Fund Seminar, 2016 Shinnenkai and many more!

Click here for CCCJ event reports

 
 

CCCJ Corporate Sustaining Members

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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