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Join us in Beijing for CCBC\u2019s 45th AGM & Business Forum, as we restart, reconnect, and review Canada\u2019s position in China\u2019s dynamic market. China has experienced substantial transformations in recent years, further accelerated by the challenges posed by COVID-19. As travel to China resumes, competitive companies need to understand recent changes, realistically assess the marketplace, and formulate effective strategies for the future.<\/p>\n
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The schedule, event descriptions and times are subject to change. Check back regularly for updates and stay tuned on social media!<\/p>\n
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We\u2019re thrilled to announce our two grand prizes: two round-trip business class airline tickets<\/strong>,\u00a0courtesy of\u00a0our airline sponsor, Air Canada.\u00a0Valued at a combined C$11,000, two\u00a0lucky AGM Business Forum\u00a0attendees will win an airline ticket for a flight\u00a0between Canada and China. The\u00a0tickets are eligible for use until December 13, 2022.<\/em><\/p>\n The grand prize draws will take place on October 28, 2021, at the\u00a0Business Forum closing ceremony. Winners must be registered attendees of the event and be online during the closing ceremony in order to claim their prize.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Program to be updated text” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Conference Sponsor” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Business Forum Sponsor<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Business Forum – 2021 template” _builder_version=”3.22.6″ custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ box_shadow_style=”preset1″ 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31<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ border_color_all=”#ffffff” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_divider color=”#c71c22″ divider_weight=”2″ disabled_on=”off|off|” _builder_version=”3.22.6″ z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”||0px|3%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”welcome remarks” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ custom_css_before=”\/*inline menu callout text css snippet*\/||||.pa-callout-inline {||font-size: 16px;||margin-right: 8px;||margin-top: -3px;||color: #ffffff;||background-color: #e03574;||padding: 3px 4px;||border-radius: 3px;||}” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”text” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ custom_padding=”||3%|” z_index_tablet=”500″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n CCBC\u2019s President, Graham Shantz, is joined by both countries\u2019 ambassadors to kick off today\u2019s proceedings.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ 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_builder_version=”4.14.4″ z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Graham Shantz served for over 25 years in Canada\u2019s public service providing advice to Canadian governments, mainly on management of Canada\u2019s relations with Asia. He has lived and worked for over 12 years in Asia, half of that in China. In Ottawa, Mr. Shantz has worked in senior management positions in Global Affairs Canada, the Department of Finance and the Privy Council Office. In 2000-2001 he served as Canada\u2019s lead negotiator for Foreign Investment Protection Agreements (FIPAs) and in 1996-1997 served as deputy chief negotiator for the Canadian team during China\u2019s WTO accession talks. Over the past decades, Mr. Shantz has been involved in numerous major bilateral visits between Canadian and Chinese leaders.<\/p>\n Mr. Shantz has served on the Board of Directors of the Asia Pacific Foundation (2013-2016) and on the Board of Directors of the Centre for International Governance Innovation (2006-2009). He served as Canada\u2019s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain (2009-2012) and ended his career in the public service in senior management positions in Global Affairs Canada\u2019s Asia Branch.<\/p>\n A Mandarin speaker, Mr. Shantz pursued his interest in China while studying economics at Goshen College in Indiana. He holds an M.A. in International Affairs from Carleton University\u2019s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. He also pursued language and economics studies in China, including at Beijing University and Xiamen University, under the Canada-China Scholars\u2019 Exchange Program.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|2%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Joseph Cooke headshot” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|false|false” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Joseph Cooke [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Biography” closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.03)” icon_color=”#c71c22″ open_icon_color=”#c71c22″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Graham bio ” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Joseph Cooke is the Co-Founder and President of WPIC Marketing + Technologies, a leading growth partner for global brands in China and APAC.<\/span><\/p>\n As President, Mr. Cooke spearheads WPIC\u2019s global business development, strategic planning, and deployment of cross-border projects, enabling companies from around the world to achieve their targets in APAC markets.<\/span><\/p>\n Based in Shanghai, Mr. Cooke\u2019s areas of expertise include e-commerce, analytics, data scraping, legal setup, licensing, ICP registration, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n An innovator and problem-solver in Asia\u2019s digital space, Mr. Cooke has been the recipient of a number of awards, including: CIBC\u2019s Top Entrepreneur Award (BC region); Pacific division finalist for EY\u2019s 2021 Entrepreneur of The Year Award; gold-medal winner of CCBC\u2019s 2020 Canada China Business Excellence Award; and a Western Canada finalist in KPMG\u2019s Enterprise Tech Innovator Competition.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Row – moderator and panelists” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|0px” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Amb Cong headshot” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|false|false” z_index_tablet=”500″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n H.E. CONG Peiwu [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Biography” closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.03)” icon_color=”#c71c22″ open_icon_color=”#c71c22″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Cong bio” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ z_index_tablet=”500″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ambassador CONG was born in May 1967. He graduated from China Foreign Affairs University. Mr. CONG is married and has one daughter. His professional career is as follows:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|2%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Amb Cong headshot” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|false|false” z_index_tablet=”500″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n H.E. CONG Peiwu [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Biography” closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.03)” icon_color=”#c71c22″ open_icon_color=”#c71c22″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Cong bio” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ z_index_tablet=”500″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ambassador CONG was born in May 1967. He graduated from China Foreign Affairs University. Mr. CONG is married and has one daughter. His professional career is as follows:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|2%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Jennifer headshot” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|false|false” z_index_tablet=”500″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n H.E. Jennifer May [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Biography” closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.03)” icon_color=”#c71c22″ open_icon_color=”#c71c22″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Jennifer bio ” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ z_index_tablet=”500″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ms. Jennifer May was appointed Canada\u2019s Ambassador to the People\u2019s Republic of China on September 23, 2022. She is the first woman to serve in this position.<\/p>\n Prior to her nomination, Ambassador May served as the Ambassador of Canada to the Federative Republic of Brazil from 2019 to 2022. She was Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Canada to the Federal Republic of Germany from 2015 to 2019. Through her thirty-two-year career with the Government of Canada, Ambassador May has also served as Director of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Relations, Executive Director of the Defence and Security Relations Division at Global Affairs Canada and held overseas assignments in Vienna, Austria and Bonn, Germany.<\/p>\n Ambassador May was born in Toronto, Canada and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and German from Laval University in Qu\u00e9bec City. She is married with three grown children. She speaks English, French, Mandarin, German and Portuguese. Ambassador Jennifer May is known as \u6885\u5029\u7433 in Chinese.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ custom_margin=”0%||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ border_color_all=”#ffffff” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_divider color=”#c71c22″ divider_weight=”2″ admin_label=”Divider – NEW” _builder_version=”3.22.6″ z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”||0px|3%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Session header -panel 1″ _builder_version=”4.14.4″ custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ custom_css_before=”\/*inline menu callout text css snippet*\/||||.pa-callout-inline {||font-size: 16px;||margin-right: 8px;||margin-top: -3px;||color: #ffffff;||background-color: #e03574;||padding: 3px 4px;||border-radius: 3px;||}” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”text description” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ custom_padding=”||3%|” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Agrifood is one of the most active Canadian export sectors to China, with ample room for growth. The Canada brand is strong and in demand by Chinese consumers who desire safe, high-quality food products. Yet market access constraints mean Canadian exporters cannot realize their full potential in China. Panelists discuss the current state of Canada-China agrifood exports and the role Canada can play in China\u2019s food security.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”||0px|3%” custom_css_main_element=”” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Session Sponsor – Maple Leaf” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Sponsor<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Row – moderator and panelists” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ disabled=”on” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|0px” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Moderator:” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Moderator:<\/strong> Sarah Kutulakos <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Biography” closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.03)” icon_color=”#c71c22″ open_icon_color=”#c71c22″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”New Sarah bio ” _builder_version=”4.13.0″ z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Sarah Kutulakos joined the CCBC in 2007 and has since revitalized CCBC\u2019s role as Canada\u2019s premier bilateral trade and investment organization. Ms. Kutulakos has re-centered the Council\u2019s activities around providing business services, catalyzing business growth and activity, and advocating for stronger Sino-Canadian bilateral trade and investment. This has resulted in extensive public outreach activities, internal infrastructure improvements, the launch of new programs such as the Business Incubation Centre, and thriving member relations.<\/p>\n Prior to joining CCBC, Ms. Kutulakos worked for 11 years in marketing, product development, and management with a major multinational corporation, where she had multiple assignments involving China. Ms. Kutulakos managed worldwide product businesses that marketed to China and used China-based sources of supply. She was also involved in several projects requiring cooperation with the Chinese government. Ms. Kutulakos has led both established and start-up businesses within the context of a global corporation and has broad emerging market business experience, and has been involved in the Greater China region since the late 1980s when she lived and worked in Taiwan. There, she was the first non-Chinese employee of a local high-tech start-up firm, where she gained a deep understanding of Chinese business practices.<\/p>\n A fluent Mandarin speaker, Ms. Kutulakos’s interest in China began at the University of Wisconsin, where she studied Chinese, marketing, and international business. She holds an MBA in finance and operations from the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester. She frequently speaks on China issues, including marketing, trade, investment, and Canada-China relations. Speaker:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Row – moderator and panelists” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|0px” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Moderator:” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Moderator:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|2%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Speakers:” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|2%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|2%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Row – moderator and panelists” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|0px” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”new Sarah head” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”2%||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Sarah Kutulakos <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|2%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Michelle Cooper head” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”2%||0px|” hover_enabled=”0″ z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Michelle Cooper <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|2%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Yanick head” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”2%||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Yanick Gervais, MTax, CPA <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|2%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Ben Mok head” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”2%||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ben (Wai Bun) Mok <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Row – moderator and panelists” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|0px” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_toggle title=”Biography” closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.03)” icon_color=”#c71c22″ open_icon_color=”#c71c22″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”New Sarah bio ” _builder_version=”4.13.0″ z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Sarah Kutulakos joined the CCBC in 2007 and has since revitalized CCBC\u2019s role as Canada\u2019s premier bilateral trade and investment organization. Ms. Kutulakos has re-centered the Council\u2019s activities around providing business services, catalyzing business growth and activity, and advocating for stronger Sino-Canadian bilateral trade and investment. This has resulted in extensive public outreach activities, internal infrastructure improvements, the launch of new programs such as the Business Incubation Centre, and thriving member relations.<\/p>\n Prior to joining CCBC, Ms. Kutulakos worked for 11 years in marketing, product development, and management with a major multinational corporation, where she had multiple assignments involving China. Ms. Kutulakos managed worldwide product businesses that marketed to China and used China-based sources of supply. She was also involved in several projects requiring cooperation with the Chinese government. Ms. Kutulakos has led both established and start-up businesses within the context of a global corporation and has broad emerging market business experience, and has been involved in the Greater China region since the late 1980s when she lived and worked in Taiwan. There, she was the first non-Chinese employee of a local high-tech start-up firm, where she gained a deep understanding of Chinese business practices.<\/p>\n A fluent Mandarin speaker, Ms. Kutulakos’s interest in China began at the University of Wisconsin, where she studied Chinese, marketing, and international business. She holds an MBA in finance and operations from the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester. She frequently speaks on China issues, including marketing, trade, investment, and Canada-China relations. Michelle Cooper joined Agriculture and Agri-food Canada in February 2022 as Director General of the Market Access Secretariat. Prior to this she served at Global Affairs Canada for over 20 years including as Counsellor and Head of Section for agriculture, fisheries and environment at the mission of Canada to the European Union from 2013 to 2018 and Director of the Services Trade Policy Division 2010 to 2013, where she was a lead negotiator for Canada. She has also served in Canada\u2019s Embassy to Chile and Canada\u2019s permanent mission to the UN and the WTO in Geneva and covered APEC, strategic economic policy, market access and tariffs and multilateral trade policy. Prior to joining AAFC, Ms. Cooper was Executive Director in the International Business Development Branch at GAC, covering sectors including life sciences, natural resources and agriculture and agri-food.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|2%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_toggle title=”Biography” closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.03)” icon_color=”#c71c22″ open_icon_color=”#c71c22″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Yanick bio” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ text_orientation=”left” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n With a career spanning over twenty years in the agri-food industry, Yanick Gervais has always been involved in meat production and processing. Grandson of Fernand Colbert, founder of La Fernandi\u00e8re, Trois-Rivi\u00e8res’ leading producer of fresh sausages, he spent every summer from an early age in the family business, learning the trade.<\/p>\n Co-owner and general manager of La Fernandi\u00e8re for over 10 years, having held every position in the plant, he played an active role in the company’s expansion, optimizing management and production processes. Mr. Gervais joined Olymel as Vice President and General Manager of this new division when it was acquired in 2016.<\/p>\n In 2018, he was appointed Senior Vice President, Operations also overseeing the Engineering and Logistics departments. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing the efficient running of operations in more than 30 plants located primarily in Quebec, but also in four other Canadian provinces.<\/p>\n Mr. Gervais was promoted to President and CEO of Olymel on November 11, 2021.<\/p>\n Trained as an Accountant and Tax Specialist, Mr. Gervais began his career with a firm of Chartered Accountants. Throughout his career, he has been very active on various committees related to the affairs of the Chartered Accountancy profession, notably on training and recognition of the next generation of Chartered Accountants. He holds a graduate diploma and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the Universit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0 Trois-Rivi\u00e8res, as well as a Master’s degree in Taxation (M. Fisc.) from the Universit\u00e9 de Sherbrooke.<\/p>\n A transparent, rallying leader who listens to his teams, Mr. Gervais makes it a point of honour to always put people at the heart of his business decisions. Drawing on his expertise in the industry, he advocates a participative management style in which he encourages his teams to constantly surpass themselves, by coaching them to help them grow.<\/p>\n Last but not least, Mr. Gervais is deeply committed to his community, and is also involved with a number of philanthropic organizations, notably in the fight against food insecurity and health. In 2023, he agreed to be named Honorary President of the Leucan Experience and to sit on the organization’s Board of Directors.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|2%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_toggle title=”Biography” closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.03)” icon_color=”#c71c22″ open_icon_color=”#c71c22″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Ben Mok bio” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ text_orientation=”left” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A graduate of McGill University with a degree in economics, Ben (Wai Bun) Mok has extensive experience in beverage production, marketing and general management. Mr. Mok is an independent non-executive director on the board of <\/span>China Foods Ltd<\/a>., Yashili International Holdings Ltd., and Max Sun Enterprises Ltd. He served as a senior consultant for COFCO Coca-Cola in 2012 and as general manager of Beijing Coca- Cola Beverage Co., Ltd. from 2002 to 2011. From 1993 to 2001, Mr. Mok was the general manager of Hangzhou BC Foods Company Limited and Nanjing BC Foods Company Limited.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ custom_margin=”0%||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ border_color_all=”#ffffff” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_divider color=”#c71c22″ divider_weight=”2″ admin_label=”Divider – NEW” _builder_version=”3.22.6″ z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”||0px|3%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”networking break” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ custom_css_before=”\/*inline menu callout text css snippet*\/||||.pa-callout-inline {||font-size: 16px;||margin-right: 8px;||margin-top: -3px;||color: #ffffff;||background-color: #e03574;||padding: 3px 4px;||border-radius: 3px;||}” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”||0px|3%” custom_css_main_element=”” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ custom_margin=”0%||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ border_color_all=”#ffffff” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_divider color=”#c71c22″ divider_weight=”2″ admin_label=”Divider – NEW” _builder_version=”3.22.6″ z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”||0px|3%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Session header -panel 2″ _builder_version=”4.14.4″ custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ custom_css_before=”\/*inline menu callout text css snippet*\/||||.pa-callout-inline {||font-size: 16px;||margin-right: 8px;||margin-top: -3px;||color: #ffffff;||background-color: #e03574;||padding: 3px 4px;||border-radius: 3px;||}” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”text description” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ custom_padding=”||3%|” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Natural resources is one of the biggest areas of complementarity for Canada and China. However, China\u2019s demand for resources has been upended by geopolitical dynamics, impacting many companies and investments. Our panel discusses the role of Canadian companies in the extraction and use of resources and critical minerals, and it looks at how collaboration with Indigenous communities can play a role.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”||0px|3%” custom_css_main_element=”” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Session Sponsor – Neo” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Sponsor<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Row – moderator and panelists” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|0px” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Moderator:” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Moderator:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Sponsor remarks by” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Sponsor remarks by:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|2%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Speakers:” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|2%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|2%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Row – moderator and panelists” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|0px” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Scott Brison” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”2%||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Honourable Scott Brison, P.C. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|2%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Rui FENG” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”2%||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Dr. Rui FENG, Ph.D., Geology <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|2%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Chief Ed John” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”2%||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Grand Chief Edward John (Akile Ch\u2019oh), LL.B. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|2%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Rahim Suleman” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”2%||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Rahim Suleman <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Row – moderator and panelists” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|0px” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_toggle title=”Biography” closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.03)” icon_color=”#c71c22″ open_icon_color=”#c71c22″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Scott Brison bio” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ text_orientation=”left” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Honourable Scott Brison joined BMO as Vice-Chair, Investment & Corporate Banking in 2019. As an elected Member of Parliament, Mr. Brison served the constituency of Kings-Hants (Nova Scotia) who elected him to Canada\u2019s House of Commons seven consecutive times over 21 years. During that time, he served in government for seven years holding key roles, most recently as President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Digital Government from 2015 to 2019, Minister of Public Works and Government Services from 2004 to 2006, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with special emphasis on Canada-U.S. relations from 2003 to 2004.<\/p>\n In June 2020, Mr. Brison became Dalhousie University\u2019s eighth chancellor.<\/p>\n Mr. Brison is a member of the Trilateral Commission and was named by the World Economic Forum of Davos, Switzerland, as one of its “Young Global Leaders.” In August 2010, he was awarded the Order of San Carlos by Colombian President \u00c1lvaro Uribe in recognition of his contributions to the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement.<\/p>\n Mr. Brison serves on the board of Universal Rail Systems, the Canada-China Business Council (CCBC), the Macdonald Stewart Foundation, Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee (CJPAC), the advisory board of the Canadian American Business Council (CABC), Power Sustainable, High Liner Foods Inc. and previously served as Chairman of SeaFort Capital Inc.<\/p>\n Mr. Brison earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University. He has completed the Global Leadership and Public Policy for the 21st Century Executive Education Program at the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|2%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_toggle title=”Biography” closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.03)” icon_color=”#c71c22″ open_icon_color=”#c71c22″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Rui Feng bio” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ text_orientation=”left” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Dr. Rui FENG\u00a0is a successful entrepreneur, explorer, and mine builder with over 25 years of global mining industry experience. He was integral in discovering Jinshan Gold\u2019s CSH Gold Mine in China in 2002, which was acquired by China Gold International. Dr. Feng founded Silvercorp in 2003 by acquiring early-stage properties in China. Through discovery and development, Silvercorp has become one of the most profitable Canadian mining companies, with multiple mines in China. As founder of New Pacific Metals, Dr. Feng led the company to Bolivia in 2017 and acquired the Silver Sand project which has led to a significant discovery and Carangas project which has discovered a near-surface silver horizon stacked on top of an extended gold zone. Dr. Feng is also the founder of Tincorp Metals Inc.<\/p>\n Dr. Feng obtained his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Geology in China, his Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from the University of Saskatchewan in Canada in 1992, and received a Post-Doctorial fellowship from the National Sciences and Engineering Council of Canada in 1992. Dr. Feng supports many community and social causes through contributions made personally and through the actions of the companies he leads. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|2%|2%|2%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_toggle title=”Biography” closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.03)” icon_color=”#c71c22″ open_icon_color=”#c71c22″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Ed John bio” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ text_orientation=”left” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Grand Chief Edward John is a Hereditary Chief of Tl\u2019azt\u2019en Nation located on the banks of the Nak\u2019al Bun (Stuart Lake) in Northern B.C. He is an Indigenous leader who has dedicated his life to the pursuit of social and economic justice for Canada\u2019s Indigenous people, having worked as a leader in Indigenous politics, business and community development. Grand Chief John has been a lawyer for over 30 years. He holds a B.A. from the University of Victoria (UVIC), an LL.B from the University of British Columbia and Honorary Degrees from UVIC and the University of Northern BC.<\/p>\n Grand Chief John has served in many leadership roles at the local, provincial, national and international levels. He is a long serving elected member of the First Nations Summit political executive, which is mandated to carry out specific tasks related to Aboriginal Title and Rights negotiations with the governments of BC and Canada and other issues of common concern to First Nations in BC. He participated in the development of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in September 2007. 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_builder_version=”4.14.4″ custom_padding=”||3%|” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As a non-profit organization, under the Canada Corporations Act, CCBC must annually hold a general meeting of members to:<\/p>\n This meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 10:00 am – 10:30 am Local Beijing Time<\/strong> at the China World Summit Wing, Beijing<\/strong>, and is separate from the CCBC AGM Business Forum program<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Members are allowed to send more than one representative, but each member firm is allowed one vote. Only members in good standing may attend and vote. Separate registration is required. <\/strong>Seating is limited; attendance is free.<\/p>\n Please indicate your intention below and return by email to events@ccbc.com<\/a> by Wednesday, October 25, 2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n Company Name: __________\u00a0 I will attend the Business Meeting (yes\/no): __________<\/p>\nThe 2023 Business Forum online agenda is updated on a regular basis as program details are confirmed.<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n\n9:00 am – 9:15 am
<\/em>Welcome Remarks<\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ccbcagm.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Graham-Shantz_v2.jpg\")
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<\/strong>President
Canada China Business Council<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ccbcagm.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Joseph-Cooke-WPIC-AGM-Speaker-headshot.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Co-Founder and President
WPIC Marketing + Technologies
<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ccbcagm.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Amb-Cong_v2.jpg\")
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<\/strong>Ambassador of the People\u2019s Republic of China to Canada<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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<\/strong>Ambassador of the People\u2019s Republic of China to Canada<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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<\/strong>Ambassador of Canada to the People\u2019s Republic of China<\/span><\/p>\n
Ambassador May has extensive Asia experience, having served in political and economic roles at the Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong from 1998 to 2000, in Beijing at the Embassy of Canada to the People\u2019s Republic of China from 2000 to 2004 and in Bangkok at the Embassy of Canada to the Kingdom of Thailand from 2010 to 2012, with additional responsibility to Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos.<\/p>\n9:15 am – 10:00 am
<\/em>Panel 1: The Present and Future of Canadian Agrifood in China<\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ccbcagm.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Maple-Leaf-sponsor-logo-AGM.jpg\"){kind=logo}
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<\/strong>Executive Director and COO
CCBC<\/span><\/p>\n
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<\/strong>Executive Director and COO
Canada China Business Council<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ccbcagm.com\/french\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Michelle-Cooper-AGM-Speaker-headshot.jpg\")
<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
<\/strong>Director General, Market Access Secretariat, International Affairs Branch,
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ccbcagm.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Yanick-Gervais-AGM-Speaker-headshot-2.jpg\")
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<\/strong>President and CEO
Olymel L.P.
<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ccbcagm.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ben-Mok-AGM-Speaker-headshot.png\")
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<\/strong>Independent Non-Executive Director\u00a0
China Foods Ltd.
<\/span><\/p>\n
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<\/em>Networking Break<\/h4>\n10:15 am – 11:00 am
<\/em>Panel 2: Natural Resources, Investment, and Indigenous Engagement<\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ccbcagm.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Neo-AGM-sponsor-logo.png\"){kind=logo}
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<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Vice-Chair, BMO Wealth
BMO Bank of Montreal<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ccbcagm.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Rei-Feng-AGM-Speaker-headshot.png\")
<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Chairman and CEO
Silvercorp Metals Inc.
<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ccbcagm.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ed-John-AGM-Speaker-headshot-216x300.jpg\")
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<\/strong>Hereditary Chief of Tl\u2019azt\u2019en Nation
<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ccbcagm.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rahim-Suleman-AGM-Speaker-headshot-216x300.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
<\/strong>President and CEO
Neo Performance Materials Inc.
<\/span><\/p>\n11:00 am – 11:15 am
<\/em>Networking Break<\/h4>\n11:15 am – 12:00 pm<\/em>
Panel 3: China\u2019s Consumption Shift and its Implications for Canada<\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ccbcagm.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/EDC_sponsor-logo_AGM.png\"){kind=logo}
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<\/strong>Managing Director and Chief Representative, China
Canada China Business Council<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ccbcagm.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jacob-Cooke-AGM-Speaker-headshot-2023.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Co-Founder and CEO
WPIC Marketing + Technologies
<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ccbcagm.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Stuart-Mercier_AGM-Speaker-headshot.jpg\")
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<\/strong>Managing Partner; Strategic Initiatives, Real Estate; Head of Singapore
Brookfield Asset Management<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ccbcagm.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Frank-Tang-AGM-Speaker-headshot.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Chairman and CEO
FountainVest Partners (Asia) Limited
<\/span><\/p>\n
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<\/em>Networking Break<\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ccbcagm.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Air-Canada-sponsor-logo-e1634789506267.png\"){kind=logo}
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<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n10:00 am – 10:30 am<\/em><\/span>
CCBC AGM Business Meeting (Members-only)<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
Company Representative’s Name: __________
Email: __________
Telephone: __________<\/p>\n
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