CONFERENCE
EU - CANADA RELATIONS: EXPLORING THE BENEFITS OF CLOSER TIES
This conference is the concluding event of a two year long project partially funded by the European Commission with the goal of organizing a series of activities to promote awareness among the business communities of Western Canada of the benefits of the Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) currently under negotiation between Canada and the EU. Successful round table events have been held in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver in cooperation with local Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade. The concluding event will be a conference in Vancouver which will provide an opportunity for the representatives of the Chambers and Boards of Trade, in the presence of representatives of the European Commission and the Canadian Minister of International Trade, the Honourable Ed Fast, to give a voice to their constituent business communities with regards to the challenges and opportunities presented by the enhanced economic agreement.Who should attend:
This conference is designed for leaders and stakeholders in the business community as well as from government, academia, the diplomatic community and non-governmental organizations.
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver Island Room, 900 W. Georgia St., VancouverMonday, November 28th, 2011
8:30 am: Breakfast & Registration9:00 am: Welcome Remarks
Celso Boscariol- President, Italian Chamber of Comemrce in CanadaMaurizio Cellini - Head of Economic and Commercial Affairs Section, Delegation of the European Commission in Ottawa The Honourable Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, or designate
9:15 am: The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade
9:30am: Perspective of business community in Western Canada
David Angus- President, Chamber of Commerce in WinnipegMonica Kreuger - President Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce Paul Paynter - VP Calgary Economic DevelopmentThe Honourable Iain Black - President & CEO Vancouver Board of Trade (to be confirmed)
Q&A Moderator – Don Cayo, Vancouver Sun
This session will focus on the challenges and opportunities for the business
communities of Western Canada as the CETA negotiations draw to a close.
11.45 am: Partner Testimonial
This session will feature a speaker representing our partner sponsor Kuehne &
Nagel who will focus on the impact of CETA on the transportation industry.
12.00 pm: Lunch
1:00 pm: The EU Perspective
Maurizio Cellini, Head of Economic and Commercial Affairs Section, Delegation of the European Commission in Ottawa
1:20 pm: CETA – the Canadian and BC Perspective
Dana Hayden, Deputy Minister of Jobs Tourism and Innovation, British Columbia Provincial Government Official, or designate
Q&A
Closing Remarks
This event is partially funded by the European Commission. There is no cost to attend, but space is limited and qualified participants must register in advance.
Please RSVP by November 24th to Sophie de Marigny at the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada, telephone 604 682 1410 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your full name, company name and your designation. Attendance confirmation shall be sent to you thereafter.
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ROUNDTABLES
EU - CANADA FREE TRADE NEGOTIATIONS: SEEKING INPUTS FROM BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
The EU and Canada are currently in negotiations for a groundbreaking Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) that could provide an annual increase of EUR 20 billion to the economic activity of the two trading areas.
This series of round table will provide an update on the status of the negotiations and an opportunity for business leaders to participate in a discussion on some of the key issues of CETA.
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WINNIPEG
The Fairmont Winnipeg - 2 Lombard PlaceTuesday, November 23rd, 201011:30 am: Registration & Lunch12:00 pm: Speeches and Q&A SPEAKERSRafael Lapkowski - Trade and Economic Advisor, Second Secretary at the Delegation of the European Union to CanadaNevin Shaw - Senior Consultant, Manitoba Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade MODERATORDavid Angus, President and CEO, the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce RSVP by November 19th to Evan Andrew at the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce by telephone 204.944.3314 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it*******
SASKATOON
Radisson Hotel Saskatoon - 405 Twentieth Street EastTuesday, November 30th, 201011:30 am: Registration & Lunch12:00 pm: Speeches and Q&A SPEAKERS Maurizio Cellini - Head of Economic and Commercial Affairs Section, Delegation of the European Commission in Ottawa Dylan Jones - Associate Deputy Minister, Executive Council, Intergovernmental Affairs, Government of SaskatchewanRandy McAfee - Senior Trade Analyst, Trade Policy Branch, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Government of Saskatchewan MODERATOR Monica Kreuger, President, Global Infobrokers RSVP by November 26th to Roz Macala at the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce by telephone 306.244.2151 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it*******
CALGARY
Calgary Chamber of Commerce, 100 - 6 Avenue SWWednesday, December 1st, 201011:30 am: Registration & Lunch12:00 pm: Speeches and Q&A SPEAKERS Maurizio Cellini - Head of Economic and Commercial Affairs Section, Delegation of the European Commission in OttawaDaryl Hanak - Executive Director, Trade Policy - International, Alberta Ministry of International and Intergovernmental Relations RSVP by November 26th to Anna Bavaro, at the Italian Chamber of Commerce by telephone 403.283.0453 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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These events have received funding from the European Commission and are complimentary for registered participants. Space is limited and will be awarded on a first come - first served basisFOR INFORMATION ON CETA AND TO TAKE PART IN OUR SURVEY, VISIT WWW.EU-CANADA.COM
