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Annual General Meeting
Sept. 29 18:00-18:45
CCCJ will hold its Annual General Meeting for members at the Canadian Embassy, 4th Floor.
The Meeting will be followed by a Canadian Wine & Networking Event
Sept. 29, 19:00
Due to Canadian Embassy security procedures, registration deadline has been moved up to 09/27 for both events.
- CCCJ News -
September 27th, 2016
Dear CCCJ Members,
News topics for this week: PM opens extra diet session; translation errors in TPP documents; Japan's major opposition party elects new leader; Canada-China free trade talks; the power of algae; NEC face recognition system; $200M support for GM; Fortis to buy Michigan grid; Alberta's push to diversify economy; The vision of Ron Joyce and more.
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CCCJ Event news: Scroll down for details on some upcoming events. More event announcements coming soon!:
If a CCCJ member, have you voted for your new Governors?
(Only 2 more days to vote - deadline 09/28 Midnight)
Canada-Japan Bilateral Business News
Abe opens extra Diet session (9/26-11/30), urging action on Constitution and TPP (Sept. 26, 2016)
The hype was necessary. Abenomics has not failed (Sept. 26, 2016)
Canada and China have formally agreed to open free trade talks (Sept. 26, 2016)
Japan Government to push exports of energy-saving tech (Sept. 27, 2016)
Fill 'er up -- with algae (Sept. 10, 2016)
NEC's facial recognition system wins users abroad (Sept. 26. 2016)
Canadian diplomats intensify US outreach on trade (Sept. 26, 2016)
GM in line for $200-million in support from Ontario, Ottawa (Sept. 26, 2016)
Nfld.-based Fortis wins key approval to buy U.S. electric grid based in Michigan (Sept. 26, 2016)
Business Council of BC Sends Letter to Environment Minister McKenna ob LNG Projects (Sept. 25, 2016)
Alberta announces almost $100M in investments to diversify economy (Sept. 26, 2016)
Four Seasons hotel will open in Montreal next to Ogilvy in 2018 (Sept. 26, 2016)
A remote Nova Scotia community benefits from Ron Joyce’s vision (September 23, 2016)
CCCJ Quarterly Magazine
In our efforts to more effectively tell the story of our vibrant community, the CCCJ wishes to offer members the opportunity to contribute to the next issue of The Canadian. Send us ideas for articles supported by your own or your organization's business experience in the Canada-Japan context. Not all ideas can be pursued, but we would love to hear from you!
admin@cccj.or.jp
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
McGill Business Luncheon & Workshop with Professor Restrepo
Sept. 30 (12:00-14:00)
Deadline extended to 09/28 18:00
Roppongi Hills Club,
Club Room II
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!
CCCJ Corporate Sustaining Members
