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- CCCJ News -
August 8th, 2016
Dear CCCJ Members,
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News topics for this week: Emperor expresses wish to abdicate, new Tokyo mayor gets moving on agenda, Osaka store rents climb, Japanese magnets without rare earth, slowest Canadian economic growth on record and more...
Event news: Scroll down for details on upcoming events and opportunities:
- Distinctive Canadian Wines on Sale! (until 08/12/16)
- 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:
Joint Chamber Sake Tasting (under study, an evening with approx 15 different sake breweries on September 16)
Maple Leaf Gala Ball ...late February-Early March 2017!
Canada-Japan Bilateral Business News
Japan's Emperor Akihito signals wish to abdicate in TV speech, no legal provisions exist (August 8, 2016)
Tokyo’s new governor says she’s raring to push policy agenda forward with daycare on of the top priorities (August 8, 2016)
Store rents climb in Osaka on foreign visitor surge (August 9, 2016)
Magnet without Chinese rare earths a boon for automakers (August 2, 2016)
Spotify to Tie Up with Dentsu to Offer Music streaming business in Japan (Aug. 9, 2016)
Canadian Economy growing at one of the slowest paces on record (Aug. 2, 2016)
One of Canada’s oldest oilsands projects to stay shut until crude cracks US$50 (August 8, 2016)
Source of Canadian dollar strength is a mystery (Aug. 8, 2916)
Mel Hurtig, publisher of The Canadian Encyclopedia, passes away (August 9, 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
Distinctive Canadian Wines on Sale!
Until 08/12/16
CCCJ Exclusive: Discount on special wine cases until August 12th.
Get 15% off on 6-11 bottle cases
Get 20% off on 12+ bottle cases
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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