CACC's Inaugural Australia Canada Trade Summit 16 - 18 November 2021 (AEST) November 15 - 17, 2021 (EST) In this inaugural Australia Canada Trade (ACT) Summit, the CACC is proud to host the first of five sessions. SESSION ONE At the start of the decade Australia was battling devastating bushfires that engulfed the nation and captured world wide attention. Then came the floods and not long after COVID-19 arrived and has thrown the entire world into a once in a lifetime event. The unfolding of the pandemic and the government's critical response to this global crisis has put Australia & Canada into the spotlight at how our society is managing this evolving health and economic crisis. Government has had to work together like never before as they lead our society through these uncertain times. Having to look at our existing plans, structures and systems to determine what needs to be changed, fixed or built to improve the way we live our lives now and in the years that follow. In this inaugural Australia Canada Trade (ACT) Summit, the CACC is proud to host the first of five sessions with distinguished speakers who has led with hard work, compassion and trust. Find out what it means to lead during these unprecedented times. This event is for: Canadian exporters and investors into Australia Australian exporters and investors into Canada Partners who can support these Canadian & Australian investors and exporters Business people interested in a Canadian and Australian perspective on current economic affairs and how to operate within these changing realities. KEYNOTE REMARKS Consul General for Canada in Sydney Mr. André François Giroux André François Giroux (LLB [Civil Law], University of Montréal, 1992; LLM [International Business Law], McGill University, 1994; LLM [European Community Law], College of Europe, 1995; MBA, University of Montréal,...
Read MoreCANADIAN TIME: March 31, 2021 @ 5:30PM EST How does the EU, China, & the US influence the future direction of trade for Australia and Canada? One of the key macro themes we have seen emerge in the aftermath of Brexit and the run up to the US presidential election is the carving up of global trading relationships into three spheres of influence - the US, China and the EU. These "Big Three" have increasingly jostled for influence not just among themselves (we saw China sign an investment deal with the EU at the end of 2020 notwithstanding the reservations expressed by the incoming Biden administration) but with the rest of the world in a contest to be number one global trade partner. So where does this leave countries like Australia and Canada in the global pecking order for trade? In 2020 China was Australia's top export partner with Australia exporting US$90 billion in goods (Japan being in second position with US$19 billion of exports). For Canada the US was the number 1 export destination with US$337 billion in exports (China being in second place with $17.5 billion in exports). As Australia and Canada have become drawn into the trade tensions between the US and China both policy makers and exporters have had to pause to rethink who they should partner with in their trading relationships and whether there are new markets which should be tapped for export growth over the next decade. The difficult related question is then the extent to which foreign policy should inform the direction of trade. This webinar will explore these issues and the panellists will give their perspectives on the future of Australia and Canada's global trading relationships in the 2020s. This event is for: Canadian exporters and investors into Australia Australian...
Read MoreAbout this virtual event This series of virtual presentations will help you make an informed decision as to whether Australia is a potential market for you. These presentations will provide you with background information about Australia as a country and potential market, as well as insights into doing business in Australia. You'll also have an opportunity to hear from Canadian companies that have succeeded in the market, and from one of Australia’s largest corporates, Downer Group, about their lines of business, how to work with them, and their pipeline of projects. The first episode in our special two-part virtual series, Doing business in Australia, will feature export and market experts, as well as insights from Canadian suppliers who are successfully established in this exciting market. This virtual presentation will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. ET. Subsequently, Downer Group will present their specific company’s areas of operation, pipeline of projects and tips on doing business with them: Tuesday, February 23rd from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. EST. TO REGISTER: https://www.edc.ca/en/tool/connections/doing-business-in-australia.html
Read MoreThe global economy is rapidly shifting; how does this affect Australia & Canada as global middle powers? Where can we find opportunities? This event is for: Canadian exporters and investors into Australia Australian exporters and investors into Canada Partners who can support these Canadian & Australian investors and exporters Business people interested in a Canadian and Australian perspective on current economic affairs and how to operate within these changing realities. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS PETER HALL Vice-President and Chief Economist Export Development Canada Peter Hall joined Export Development Canada (EDC) in November 2004. With over 25 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Mr. Hall is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country risk assessment and corporate research groups. In addition to preparing strategic advice for senior management at EDC, Mr. Hall is a featured speaker at conferences, international roundtables and policy fora, and regularly appears in television, radio and print media commenting on the world economy and Canadian international trade issues. He produces a widely circulated print and video weekly commentary covering an eclectic range of current global economic issues. Prior to joining EDC, Mr. Hall directed the economic forecasting activities of the Conference Board of Canada. Mr. Hall has served as president of both the Canadian Association for Business Economics, a 600-member national association of professional economists, and its largest local chapter, the Ottawa Economics Association. He has also been a volunteer board and committee member for two Ottawa area private schools. Mr. Hall has degrees in economics from both Carleton University and the University of Toronto. Export Development Canada is Canada’s trade finance agency, providing financing and insurance solutions locally and around the world to help Canadian companies of any size respond to international business opportunities. As a profitable Crown corporation that operates on commercial principles, EDC works...
Read MoreMind Your Mojo with a Cup of Joe - hosting short weekly discussions around mental health during this time of unprecedented change & uncertainty. The Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce and SME member, Angela Smith, invite CACC members to connect over a cuppa on Wednesday mornings to look after our mental wellbeing and boost our resilience to stress. In the last few weeks, because of COVID-19 most businesses have been focused on navigating the new normal. Now it’s time to pause and take a few moments to look after you. Because we know, for a business to thrive, its people must be first healthy and well. Over four Wednesday mornings, Angela will share aspects of her Mind Your Mojo© program with our members via Zoom. These sessions are a chance for you to connect with the CACC community and to consider creating (or, perhaps recalling), positive resilience habits. For many, working remotely is something new and can be challenging. Join us by starting Wednesday mornings with the Mind Your Mojo with a Cup of Joe sessions to connect, caffeinate and create resilience. Who should attend: Any CACC member who may be struggling to adapt to recent changes Any professional needing practical solutions to creating a work-at-home structure Anyone needing to build their resiliency HOSTED BY FACILITATOR ANGELA SMITH FOUNDER & FACILITATOR, Mind Your Mojo© Program Easy-going with a good sense of humour, Angela is a natural storyteller who brings a whole-hearted, practical approach to resilient wellbeing in every corporate environment she is welcomed in to. As a survivor and a ‘thriver’ of emotionally charged, high stakes and high stress environments, Angela supports professionals to positively integrate being fully committed without becoming fully consumed, burned out and ineffectual. Formerly a Senior Communications Advisor to several Victoria Government ministers as well as to...
Read MoreMind Your Mojo with a Cup of Joe - hosting short weekly discussions around mental health during this time of unprecedented change & uncertainty. The Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce and SME member, Angela Smith, invite CACC members to connect over a cuppa on Wednesday mornings to look after our mental wellbeing and boost our resilience to stress. In the last few weeks, because of COVID-19 most businesses have been focused on navigating the new normal. Now it’s time to pause and take a few moments to look after you. Because we know, for a business to thrive, its people must be first healthy and well. Over four Wednesday mornings, Angela will share aspects of her Mind Your Mojo© program with our members via Zoom. These sessions are a chance for you to connect with the CACC community and to consider creating (or, perhaps recalling), positive resilience habits. Session topics: Resilience 101 – Explore ways to boost four specific aspects of resilience (social, emotional, physical and mental) by creating your own Personal Resilience Strategy. The Triad of Wellbeing – Every aspect of life contributes to our overall wellbeing. In this session, we focus on food, sleep and exercise. Understanding + Calming the Nervous System – An overview of how the body reacts to stress and ways to intentionally calm the nervous system. Stress: Signs, Symptoms + Coping Strategies – Identify the thoughts, feels, physical sensations and behaviours you experience at times of stress so that you can define ways of managing it. For many, working remotely is something new and can be challenging. Join us by starting Wednesday mornings with the Mind Your Mojo with a Cup of Joe sessions to connect, caffeinate and create resilience. Who should attend: Any CACC member who may be struggling to adapt to recent...
Read MoreMind Your Mojo with a Cup of Joe - hosting short weekly discussions around mental health during this time of unprecedented change & uncertainty. The Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce and SME member, Angela Smith, invite CACC members to connect over a cuppa on Wednesday mornings to look after our mental wellbeing and boost our resilience to stress. In the last few weeks, because of COVID-19 most businesses have been focused on navigating the new normal. Now it’s time to pause and take a few moments to look after you. Because we know, for a business to thrive, its people must be first healthy and well. Over four Wednesday mornings, Angela will share aspects of her Mind Your Mojo© program with our members via Zoom. These sessions are a chance for you to connect with the CACC community and to consider creating (or, perhaps recalling), positive resilience habits. These interactive 30-minute live gatherings will run for four weeks via Zoom from 8.30 AM – 9.00 AM (AEST), commencing Wednesday, 22 April and concluding on 13 May. Session topics: Resilience 101 – Explore ways to boost four specific aspects of resilience (social, emotional, physical and mental) by creating your own Personal Resilience Strategy. The Triad of Wellbeing – Every aspect of life contributes to our overall wellbeing. In this session, we focus on food, sleep and exercise. Understanding + Calming the Nervous System – An overview of how the body reacts to stress and ways to intentionally calm the nervous system. Stress: Signs, Symptoms + Coping Strategies – Identify the thoughts, feels, physical sensations and behaviours you experience at times of stress so that you can define ways of managing it. For many, working remotely is something new and can be challenging. Join us by starting Wednesday mornings with the Mind...
Read MoreMind Your Mojo with a Cup of Joe - hosting short weekly discussions around mental health during this time of unprecedented change & uncertainty. The Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce and SME member, Angela Smith, invite CACC members to connect over a cuppa on Wednesday mornings to look after our mental wellbeing and boost our resilience to stress. In the last few weeks, because of COVID-19 most businesses have been focused on navigating the new normal. Now it’s time to pause and take a few moments to look after you. Because we know, for a business to thrive, its people must be first healthy and well. Over four Wednesday mornings, Angela will share aspects of her Mind Your Mojo© program with our members via Zoom. These sessions are a chance for you to connect with the CACC community and to consider creating (or, perhaps recalling), positive resilience habits. Session topics: Resilience 101 – Explore ways to boost four specific aspects of resilience (social, emotional, physical and mental) by creating your own Personal Resilience Strategy. The Triad of Wellbeing – Every aspect of life contributes to our overall wellbeing. In this session, we focus on food, sleep and exercise. Understanding + Calming the Nervous System – An overview of how the body reacts to stress and ways to intentionally calm the nervous system. Stress: Signs, Symptoms + Coping Strategies – Identify the thoughts, feels, physical sensations and behaviours you experience at times of stress so that you can define ways of managing it. For many, working remotely is something new and can be challenging. Join us by starting Wednesday mornings with the Mind Your Mojo with a Cup of Joe sessions to connect, caffeinate and create resilience. Who should attend: Any CACC member who may be struggling to adapt to recent...
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