Events /
Japan-Canada Chambers Council Meeting
Japan-Canada Chambers Council Meeting
The JCCC meeting presents a unique opportunity for businesses to shape discussions regarding the future of the Canada-Japan relationship.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the next annual Japan-Canada Chambers Council (JCCC) meeting in Ottawa on February 6, 2025.
The event will feature an afternoon of keynote and panel presentations delivered by senior Japanese government officials, senior Canadian government officials and key business leaders from both countries. Speakers will share their insights on the bilateral relationship, as well as the opportunities for strengthening the Canada-Japan economic relationship in key areas such as critical supply chains, energy, clean tech, and trade promotion. The program will conclude with a signing ceremony for the official JCCC 2025 Joint Statement.
第８回 日本・カナダ商工会議所協議会 合同会合
日程・議題
＜全体テーマ：日本とカナダの二国間経済協力の深化～
インド太平洋地域の安定と繁栄に向けて>
Agenda
All times are in Eastern Time (ET).
| 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. | Arrival and Registration |
| 1:00 – 1:40 p.m. | Opening Remarks and Greetings from Co-Chairs, Canadian and Japanese Ambassadors Emcee: Matthew Holmes, Executive Vice President, International & Chief of Public Policy, Canadian Chamber of Commerce Co-Chair: Rick White, President and CEO of the Canadian Canola Growers Association Co-Chair: Tatsuo Yasunaga, Chairman of Mitsui & Co., Japan Chair, Japan-Canada Chambers Council Canadian Ambassador: Ambassador Ian G. McKay Japanese Ambassador: H.E. Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi |
| 1:40 – 2:40 p.m. | Panel Presentation and Discussion: Securing Critical Supply Chains in an Era of Heightened Geopolitical Risks Moderator: Motria Savaryn-Roy, Director, Geopolitical Economics Panellists: Duane Hertzer, President, Optima Manufacturing Dave Carey, Vice President, Government & Industry Relations, Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) Greg Honig, Chief Commercial Officer, Sherritt International |
| 2:40 – 3:00 p.m. | Health Break |
| 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. | Keynote Presentation: Enhancing Bilateral Trade and Investment Promotion Canadian Presentation: Todd Winterhalt, Senior Vice-President, International Markets, Export Development Canada (EDC) Japanese Presentation: Mio Kawada, Executive Vice President, JETRO |
| 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Panel Presentation: Cooperation on Energy and Clean Technologies Moderator: Leigh Clarke, Vice President, Corporate Development, E3 Lithium Panellists: Takeshi Mitsui, President, Mitsui & Co. (Canada) Ltd. Charles-Oliver Tarte, CFO, Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. Makoto Susaki, President, MHI Low Carbon Solutions Canada |
| 4:30 – 4:55 p.m. | Joint Statement Signing Ceremony |
| 4:55 – 5:00 p.m. | Concluding Remarks Candace Laing, President and CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce |
| 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Networking Reception |
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Other Events
U.S. Missions
The Case for Canada: A Business Data Lab Conference
