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- CCCJ News -
August 17th, 2016
Dear CCCJ Members,
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News topics for this week: CETA still under doubt; NEB review process to be updated; Potash Industry suffers from oversupply; Japan's negative interest rates; Second reactor on line in Japan; Sharp's shares climb; Toyota partners with UOM; Mitsubishi new jet undergoes US testing; and more.
Event news: Scroll down for details on upcoming events and opportunities:
- NEW: A Night of Sake (09/16/16) at Tokyo American Club (below)
- Mercedes-Benz Cole Haan Cup 2016: the North America - Europe Golf Challenge (10/07/16)
- Autumn Canadian University Alumni Mixer (10/20/16)
- 2016 CCCJ Joint Chamber Bonenkai (12/08/16)
Event Forecast:
Parliamentary Debate: An Evening of Wine and Words (Under study for September: "Be it Resolved that "For Canada, the Best is Yet to Come.")
Maple Leaf Gala Ball ..late February-Early March 2017!
Canada-Japan Bilateral Business News
As CETA goes before European Council in October, Member States still disagree on what to ratify and when (August 15, 2016)
Environment Minister names panel to update National Energy Board's environmental review processes (Aug. 15, 2016)
Like oil, Canadian potash industry suffers from oversupply (Aug. 15, 2016)
Alternative energy investments are transforming Sault Ste. Marie (Aug. 12, 2016)
Liberal appeal for expat donations offends those still barred from voting (Aug. 16, 2016)
Forging global relationships key to survival of Canadian apparel industry (Aug. 11, 2016)
Yukon government outlines plan to revamp procurement guidelines (Aug. 12, 2016)
Japan tries negative interest rates to spur economy (Aug. 15, 2016)
Japan's second nuclear reactor comes back on line (Aug. 15, 2016)
Haneda to use new CT machines next year to enhance, speed up security checks (Aug.17 2016)
Sharp’s shares continue to leap after capital injection from Foxconn (Aug. 15, 2016)
Toyota partners with University of Michigan on artificial intelligence (Aug. 12, 2016)
Mitsubishi's new jet set to begin test flights in Washington State (Aug. 16, 2016)
Panasonic to offer super low-cost phones to emerging markets (Aug. 15, 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
Register by sending e-mail to
admin@cccj.or.jp
with title "A Night of Sake"
Sept. 16 (18:00-20:00)
at Tokyo American Club
Organized by:
ACCJ, CCCJ, DCCJ, GCCIJ, SACCJ
Donation provided to NADIA for Japan disaster recovery & relief
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
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