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- CCCJ News -
September 21st, 2016
Dear CCCJ Members,
News topics for this week: Japan to keep long term rates at 0%; Scrutiny of Japan's biotech sector; 7-11 big expansion in US planned; Japan Automakers record sales in China; Fate of Japanese land prices; Trudeau still high in the polls; Ottawa to impose carbon price on provinces; Environmental Groups appeal Northern Gateway decision; Intel & Amazon back Ontario tech firm; Bill Gates points to Canada and more.
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CCCJ Event news: Scroll down for details on some upcoming events. More event announcements coming soon!:
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Canada-Japan Bilateral Business News
New BOJ policy looks to keep long-term rate at 0% (Sept. 21, 2016)
Securities watchdog to step up scrutiny of insider trading in biotech sector (Sept. 21, 2016)
Eager to expand, Seven-Eleven Japan aims for 20,000 stores in U.S. (September 21, 2016)
ANA to use new coolant to ship fresh produce (September 21, 2016)
Japan automakers enjoying record sales in China (Sept. 19, 2016)
Fate of Japan's land price gains hinges on real demand (Sept. 21, 2016)
Hitachi on track for ¥1 trillion sales in railway sector (Sept.21, 2016)
Trudeau to speak in New York as polls remain at record high (Sept. 20, 2016)
Ottawa to impose a national carbon price on the provinces (Sept.19, 2016)
Oil climbs after surprise drop in U.S. crude inventories (Sept. 21, 2016)
Irving Oil says New Brunswick maintenance project to employ 2,400 (Sept. 20, 2016)
CIBC forms strategic alliance with NAB, Bank Leumi (Sept. 21, 2016)
Environmental groups appeal Northern Gateway court decision (Sept. 21, 2016)
Talk about a Venture!: Intel, Amazon back Ontario tech firm Thalmic Labs with key funding (Sept.18, 2016)
Johnson-Shoyama policy brief appears to back Wall's position on carbon pricing (Sept. 20, 2016)
Tentative agreement struck between Unifor and General Motors, now on to Ford’s Windsor operations
Bill Gates points to Canada as world leader in innovation (Sept. 21, 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!
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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
McGill Business Luncheon & Workshop with Professor Restrepo
Sept. 30 (12:00-14:00)
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!
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!
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