Our Partners

Government

Federal Government

CABC maintains a productive and regular dialogue with Canada’s Federal Government, including Global Affairs Canada (GAC), the Minister of International Trade (MINT), and the Prime Minister’s office (PMO). CABC educates and collaborates with Canada’s government leaders about the importance of continued engagement with ASEAN.

Canadian Provincial Governments

CABC collaborates with Canada’s provincial governments and provincial economic development organizations, to deepen their trade engagement with ASEAN.

Canadian Trade Commissioner Service

The CABC works closely with Canada’s Trade Commissioners throughout Southeast Asia. Coordinating our efforts allows us to better assist Council members to achieve their regional objectives.

International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

CABC works closely with the IDRC as a partner on select reports, including the 2016 Canada-ASEAN Business Outlook Survey, and the ASEAN Advantage.

Canada’s Mission to ASEAN

In 2016, Canada opened its first dedicated Mission to ASEAN, led by Ambassador Marie-Louise Hannan. CABC enjoys a productive and close relationship with the Mission, as a key partner in our joint objective of deepening Canada-ASEAN ties.

Export Development Canada

Export Development Canada provides Canadian exporters with financing, insurance and bonding services, as well as foreign market expertise. EDC is an important partner of the CABC, and has recently opened its first-ever stand-alone office in Singapore.

Canadian bi-lateral Chambers of Commerce in ASEAN

CABC works closely with the regional Canadian bilateral Chambers of Commerce on its events and other initiatives to deepen Canada-ASEAN trade. The Chambers are an excellent source of local information, as they have ‘boots on the ground’ in each country.

CABC and the regional bilateral Chambers also hold a regular dialogue for the purposes of collaboration and the sharing of best practices. Please click on the Chamber’s below to learn more about the unique services and offerings they can provide.

Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia

Indonesia – Canada

Chamber of Commerce

Malaysia Canada

Business Council

Canadian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines

Canadian Chamber Of Commerce in Singapore

Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam

Thai-Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Organizations

Canadian Municipal and Economic Development organizations:

The Canadian municipal economic development organizations are important partners in our Canadian events and initiatives. CABC also collaborates with these groups to support delegations to our events in ASEAN, such as the Canada-ASEAN Business Forum.

Academic

CABC works closely with its academic partners on initiatives to provide the Canadian private sector with the information and resources it needs to succeed in ASEAN.

University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Institute of Asian Research (IAR)

CABC works closely with its academic partners on initiatives to provide the Canadian private sector with the information and resources it needs to succeed in ASEAN.

CABC and the University of British Columbia’s Institute of Asian Research have partnered together on the 2016 Canada-ASEAN Business Outlook Survey, and on the ASEAN Advantage. Stay tuned for more exciting joint initiatives! Click here to learn more.

Singapore Management University (SMU)

CABC is a partner on SMU’s ongoing survey of “The Challenges of Legal Integration Across ASEAN”. We look forward to the results of this survey as a key resource in advocating for the conditions Canadians need to succeed in the ASEAN Economic Community. Click here to learn more.