Canada-ASEAN Business Council

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In collaboration with ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) in Malaysia, Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC) proposes “The Canada-ASEAN Business Leaders Series 2025” initiative to enhance economic ties between Canada and ASEAN. It features the Canada-ASEAN Business Forum 2025 in Malaysia, the Canada-ASEAN Business Outlook Survey, a report with the Canada West Foundation, and a series of FTA Roundtables. These events aim to advance trade, investment, and business partnerships, positioning Canada as a key partner in ASEAN's growth. The series seek to facilitate high-level dialogue, knowledge sharing, and engagement, leveraging Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship to address regional trade challenges and promote Canadian expertise in key industries. This project seek to involve key stakeholders from various sectors including government entities, private sector CABC members, over 80 Canadian corporations active in ASEAN, and other multinational corporations, SMEs, and business councils from both regions, civil society participants including chambers of commerce, trade associations, and research think tanks in Canada and ASEA. This project is strongly aligned with IPS Objective 2. Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience.