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November 1, 2016 - Tokyo
News topics for this week: Only 170 years to get rid of the global gender gap, a trade surplus for Japan, government may say sayōnara to Tepco's nuclear business, 20 million visitors to Japan last year and Anthony Bourdain explains why Japan is his fave; Canucks are an example of liberty to the world, Canada signs major new free trade agreement and is a top immigration destination for highly skilled workers, legal marijuana to be a multi-billion dollar industry, Canadian expats may get to vote, but it isn't a right, Canada's Chan avenges Olympic loss to Hanyu at Skate Canada and much more.
News
World Economic Forum: Global Gender Gap Report 2016
Japan swings back to trade surplus in September
Japanese Shippers to Merge Container Operations; Shares Surge
Japan mulls spinning off Tepco's nuclear business
Steelmaker JFE says surging coal prices to hit profits
Japan Should Consider More Fiscal Stimulus
Japan is scrambling a record number of aircraft to shadow Chinese planes
Suu Kyi may overlook qualms with Japan
Brazil plans to waive visas for visitors from U.S., Japan
Japan knocks Shanghai ‘comfort women’ memorial
Survivors of A-bomb protest Japan opposing nuke ban treaty
Foreign arrivals in Japan hit record 20 million
Anthony Bourdain explains why his favorite destination will always be Japan
Canada's example to the world: liberty moves north: The Economist
EU and Canada sign provisional Ceta free trade deal
Canada and E.U. Sign Trade Deal, Bucking Resistance to Globalization
Canada keeps signing free trade deals, and few people seem to mind
Canada's Best (And Worst) Places To Run A Business
Immigration Minister John McCallum to reveal higher newcomer targets
Canada a top destination for highly skilled immigrants, World Bank finds
CMHC waves red flag on Canada's housing market
Liberals Say Expat Voting Ban Is Legitimate, Despite Promised Change
Legal weed could be a $22.6 billion industry in Canada
Sports
Canada's Chan tops Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan at Skate Canada
Japan can drive World Cup Rugby ticket sales
Remembrance Day 2016
Join CCCJ Chairman Ron Haigh at the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Hodogaya on 13th November 2016 at 10:30
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Upcoming Events
2016 CCCJ Joint Chamber Bonenkai
12/08/2016
Mark your calendars for the CCCJ annual Joint Chamber Bonenkai on December 8. You can expect a wonderful night of food, drinks and networking with a great crowd of more than 300 participants from 10 chambers!
Event Reports
The CCCJ hosts outstanding social and business events throughout the year.
Some 2016 highlights: Joint Chamber Sake Night, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Luncheon, the Japan-Canada Chambers Council Joint Symposium, Cool Japan Fund Seminar, 2016 Shinnenka and many more!
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