The Canada China Business Council’s 47th Annual General Meeting and Business Forum took place in Beijing on November 3, 2025. For nearly five decades, the AGM has served as a cornerstone of Canada–China business engagement, convening close to 500 business leaders, government officials, and distinguished guests from both countries to strengthen dialogue and advance practical cooperation.
The 2025 program coincided with visiting Canadian delegations and included participation from all levels of government, offering members direct opportunities to engage with policymakers and business counterparts. In an increasingly competitive global environment—where many countries are deepening economic ties with China—the CCBC AGM remains an essential platform for promoting Canadian expertise, advancing trade and investment priorities, and reinforcing long-standing bilateral relationships.
Experience the CCBC 47th AGM Business Forum
The morning program of the Canada China Business Council’s 47th Annual General Meeting Business Forum featured three sector-focused panels examining key dimensions of Canada–China economic cooperation. Discussions brought together senior industry executives, government representatives, and subject-matter experts to share insights on evolving opportunities, emerging challenges, and pathways for strengthening bilateral engagement.
Panel 1: Advancing Canada–China Agri-Food Engagement
Panel 2: Canada–China Partnerships in Financial Services and Investment
Panel 3: Canada–China Cooperation in Energy and Natural Resources
Across all three panels, participants emphasized the importance of sustained engagement, practical cooperation, and open dialogue to advance shared priorities and strengthen the foundation of Canada–China bilateral relations.
Experience the CCBC 47th AGM Business Dinner
The full program of the Canada China Business Council’s 47th Annual General Meeting Business Dinner features keynote remarks from senior leaders representing government, business, and the Canada–China community. Speakers include:
- Mr. Olivier Desmarais, Chair of the CCBC Board of Directors
- Mr. REN Hongbin, Chairman, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT)
- Her Excellency Jennifer May, Ambassador of Canada to the People’s Republic of China
- Mr. TANG Wenhong, Vice Mayor of Beijing
- Mr. Mark Rowswell (大山), Senior Advisor, Cape Breton Language Centre; Canadian cultural ambassador
- His Excellency LI Chenggang, China International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce (MOFCOM)
Across the program, speakers reflect on the importance of Canada–China engagement, highlighting opportunities for bilateral trade, cooperation across priority sectors, people-to-people connections, and constructive dialogue amid global uncertainty. Their remarks emphasize shared goals of sustainable growth, strengthened partnerships, and practical collaboration.
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