The Macdonald-Laurier Institute and Dawson Strategic will convene a panel of experts in Vancouver this Thursday for a discussion on Canada’s prospects when it comes to the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
VANCOUVER, Dec. 1, 2014 – The future of Canada’s economic growth lies in Asia but will we take the risks to get there?
With all the world’s major economies looking to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) as the next step to trade opportunity, it’s time to look at widening the circle.
TPP negotiations are expected to not only set the stage for future trade agreements, but to open the door for additional economies demonstrating willingness to liberalize and to the world. Who should join after the original twelve seal the deal and what will it mean for Canada and its business community?
Join the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and Dawson Strategic as they convene critical discussions on TPP trade opportunities for Canada.
WHAT: Expanding Canadian Trade with Asia: New Prospects for the TPP
WHEN: December 4, 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Vancouver Club, 315 W Hastings St (Vancouver, British Columbia)
Dr. Laura Dawson, International Trade Expert and Founder of Dawson Strategic and Dr. Hugh Stephens, Asia Pacific Foundation will talk about who should come next to the TPP table and what that expansion could mean for Canada. Mr. John C. H. Kim, Partner at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP and President of the Canada Korea Business Association, will discuss the importance of Canada’s trade relationship with South Korea.
Dr. Dawson will also discuss the key elements of her new report on the role Taiwan can play in Canadian trade growth entitled, “Finding the Hidden Dragon: Why Taiwan matters to Canada’s Economic Future”.
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To cover this event or book interviews please contact Sophie Nadeau at 613-266-7587 or info@sophienadeau.com. For more information about Dawson Strategic visit dawsonstrat.com.
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute is the only non-partisan, independent national public policy think tank in Ottawa focusing on the full range of issues that fall under the jurisdiction of the federal government.
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