Canada-ASEAN Networking Reception

In support of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy and Indonesia’s ASEAN Chairmanship in 2023, this high-level event will strengthen relationships between key stakeholders from Canada, Indonesia, and the rest of ASEAN. Through connecting leading Canadian and Southeast Asian businesses, this event provides the platform to enable tangible partnerships and deepen existing ties. The CABC works closely with its regional partners to convene key decision-makers to discuss Canada’s deeper economic engagement with ASEAN under its new Indo-Pacific Strategy.

Key Objectives/Outcomes

• Demonstrate Canada’s economic priorities and commitment to ASEAN under its new Indo-Pacific Strategy by providing a platform for visiting high-level Canadian government officials to engage with regional stakeholders and Canadian companies;
• Drive important dialogue and galvanize support for the Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and,
• Offer high-quality networking opportunities between leading public and private sector representatives from Canada and ASEAN to further their mandates and business objectives.