Forum Chair:
David I. Matheson QC
Forum Co-Chairs:
Lenore Gibson National Chair, HKCBA
Frankie Lee President, HKCBA Edmonton
Honourary Chairs:
Maureen Siu Director, HKETO Canada
John Mah Q.C. HKCBA Honourary Life Member Edmonton
Honourary Advisors:
Barry Macdonald Chair, Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide Immediate Past National Chair, HKCBA
Robert J. Armstrong President SCL - Supply Chain & Logistics Association Canada; Armstrong Trade & Logistics Advisory Services
Organizing Committee: (Edmonton)
Frankie Lee President, HKCBA Edmonton
Fred Greaves, Director Immediate Past President HKCBA Edmonton Section
Terry Cavanaugh, Director HKCBA Edmonton Section
Neil Kaarsemaker Edmonton Economic Development Corp Director, HKCBA Edmonton
David Tam, Director HKCBA Edmonton Section
Richard Wong, Director HKCBA Edmonton Section
Stephen Lau Director & Secretary HKCBA Edmonton Section
Audrey Kwan President, HKCBA Calgary
Alexandria Sham Vice President, HKCBA Calgary
Kelly Xu Province of Alberta Ministry of Int'l, Intergovernmental & Aboriginal Relations - Int'l Offices and Trade
Sam Young HKCBA National Director & Treasurer
Shirley Kwan Executive Director, HKCBA Edmonton
Organizing Committee: (National)
Bill Lau President, HKCBA Vancouver
Audrey Kwan President, HKCBA Calgary
Dave Spiers President, HKCBA Winnipeg
Carmel Tse HKCBA Representative, London (Ontario)
Frank Monteiro President, HKCBA Toronto
Alison Nankivell President, HKCBA Ottawa
Mati Pouliot President, HKCBA Montreal
Kam Chung President, HKCBA Halifax
Mitch Kowalski National Vice Chair HKCBA
Peter Yeung National Director HKCBA
Dorothy Jean Mar National Director HKCBA
Andrew Yui Honourary Director, HKCBA
Y C Chan Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office Toronto
Stephen Siu Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office Toronto
Shirley Wong Invest Hong Kong
Grace Xin Executive Director, HKCBA National
Samantha Moulsdale Executive Director, HKCBA Toronto
Joyce Chung Executive Director, HKCBA Vancouver
Ian R. Marshall Speaker Liaison & Coordination
Dale Oswald Trade Show Management
Zoheir Hasanbhai WebMaster
Forum Management:
Robert Brown CEO
Tel: (416) 366-2642 Fax: (416) 366-1569 Email: canhkforum08@hkcba.com bob@hkcba.com

All of us at HKCBA and our Hong Kong Family in Canada very much hope that you enjoyed and benefited from your participation in our 2008 HKCBA National Canada-Hong Kong Business Forum.

We want and very much need your comments and feedback. If you did not complete and leave us your Forum Evaluation Questionnaire on Monday– please click on Questionnaire – then complete and email to canhkforum08@hkcba.com or fax to 416-366-1569. Thanks. We value your comments and suggestions.

SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS:
The Presentations of most of our Speakers who used PP presentations are available on our Speakers Page

All of us at The Hong Kong-Canada Business Association (HKCBA) invite you to participate in our 2008 “HKCBA National Canada-Hong Kong Business Forum” at the Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta on Monday, June 2nd 2008, which will have the theme – "Your Smart Link in China: Hong Kong".

HKCBA organizes this annual “Canada-Hong Kong Business Forum” event to encourage Canadian business – particularly the small and medium enterprises - to take the opportunity and initiative to expand their business activities by taking advantage of the exciting opportunities that are available .. now.. and increasingly in future .. in the rapidly growing China marketplace. And to assist by providing advice and example as to how they may do this, in confidence and safety, using Hong Kong as their business platform to other parts of China and South East Asia. Our goal is to attract approximately 300 interested Canadian business people to this special Canada-Hong Kong Business Forum.

HKCBA, one of the Founding Members of The Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide, is one of Canada’s largest bi-lateral trade associations with over 1300 members in 8 major cities across Canada, and has had as its Mission since our establishment in 1984:

Welcome to the 2008 National Canada-Hong Kong Business Forum!

On behalf of the Government of Canada and Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD), I would like to welcome delegates and guests to the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association's National Canada-Hong Kong Business Forum.

This fourth annual event provides an important venue for entrepreneurs and business leaders throughout Canada to learn about exciting international export markets in the Pacific Rim. By bringing together a diverse range of speakers who have the expertise and knowledge to guide companies in overcoming the challenges of entering emerging markets, the forum helps facilitate new economic opportunities for Canadian businesses.

The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of strengthening Canada's linkages with emerging economies in the Asia-Pacific region. Canada is building a competitive Gateway economy that is grounded in partnerships among different orders of government, industry and economic development organizations. Through the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative, our Government has committed more than a billion dollars to establish Canada's West coast ports as a major gateway between Asia and North America, and to integrate those ports with road and rail connections reaching major Canadian and U.S. economic centres.

My department, Western Economic Diversification Canada, is also working with the four western provinces to enable them to capitalize on new opportunities for trade and investment with the Asia-Pacific region. This includes a WD investment of $30 million toward the creation of a container terminal at the Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia. The terminal, which opened last September, now offers the fastest shipping route between North America and Asia. WD has also invested in the Port Alberta initiative, which has the potential to establish the Edmonton region as a multi-modal, inland warehousing and distribution hub capable of moving materials and products to anywhere in North America.

On behalf of WD, I applaud everyone who contributed valuable time and resources to making the 2008 National Canada-Hong Kong Business Forum a reality. WD is proud to support a forum that coaches and connects entrepreneurs on a global scale, and I encourage you to take advantage of every opportunity this important event has to offer.

The Honourable Rona Ambrose, P.C., M.P.
President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada,
Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and
Minister of Western Economic Diversification

PDF Version of Message

I am pleased to welcome delegates and guests to Edmonton, Alberta's Capital City, for the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association's National Canada-Hong Kong Business Forum on June 2nd, 2008 at the Shaw Conference Centre. The City of Edmonton is proud to host this important event, and I was happy to proclaim Monday, June 2nd, 2008 as Hong Kong Day in the City of Edmonton.

The Hong Kong-Canada Business Association continues to help local businesses to forge trade relationships with Chinese and Southeast Asian markets. I would like to thank everyone who has worked hard to put together this forum. I would also like to express my gratitude to the sponsors for their generous support of an event that will promote Edmonton businesses as ideal partners in international trade.

Edmonton is a multicultural city with a vibrant economy. We have a diverse population of over a million people, festivals throughout the year and a vibrant, urban spirit. I offer you best wishes for a successful forum, and I encourage you to take some time to explore the exciting attractions and entertainment our city has to offer.

Yours truly,

Stephen Mandel
Mayor

>> PDF copy of Mayor Mandel's Welcome Letter

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Connected to five major office towers and over 400 stores, businesses and services in the Edmonton City Centre Mall, every convenience of downtown Edmonton is at your fingertips. The brand new Sir Winston Churchill Square and its plethora of annual international festivals, The Shaw Conference Centre, City Hall, Provincial Law Courts, the Art District – comprising of the Edmonton Art Gallery, Citadel Theatre, Winspear Centre for the Performing Arts and the Stanley A. Milner Library, are all within an easy walking distance (5 block radius) from the property. The Hotel is connected, by an underground pedway, to the Churchill LRT Station – providing fast access to all points north and south, including the University of Alberta, the Alberta Legislature, University Hospital, Commonwealth Stadium (home of the CFL’s Eskimos), Northlands Park horse racing (also the site of Edmonton Capital EX) as well as Rexall Place (home of the 5-time Stanley Cup champion Edmonton Oilers).

Please make your reservations early. Our special HKCBA rates are available on a first come, first served basis – you must book before May 12th 2008

• Hotel Information http://www.edmonton.suttonplace.com/
• To receive the Special Forum Group Rate please Click Here for ON-LINE RESERVATIONS
• Then select "GROUP CODE" in the box under the "Special Rates" area
• Type in ED080531HON in the box to the right of the Group Code before checking for availability.
• Select dates required - within the May 29th through June 3rd Group Rate period*
  or
• Phone hotel directly - Toll Free Reservations 1-866-3SUTTON (1-866-378-8866)

* Note - if you require accommodation outside the May 29th through June 3rd Forum Special Rate Period - please contact the hotel directly.

Note:

• Most Forum Delegates will hopefully plan to arrive in Edmonton on Sunday Afternoon (to participate in the “Touch of Hong Kong Gala Dinner”). The Forum concludes with a Reception until approximately 7:00 P.M.
• Those attending the HKCBA National Meetings (Sunday) should arrive by Saturday afternoon latest

- our 2008 Forum Canadian Airline Partner - offers 2008 HKCBA National Canada-Hong Kong Business Forum attendees a special 10% discount off WestJet's best available regular fare at the time of booking (excluding web and promotional fares) (Seats sales excepted).

Please submit – using our special HKCBA booking number QC 5245 – and using one of the following booking request forms:

via fax at 1-800-582-7072 - click here for fax booking form

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For flight schedule information, please visit www.westjet.com.

NOTE: “Attendees must make their travel arrangements through the WestJet Specialty Sales Team and quote the account number at the time of booking. Discounted rates are available for travel up to 3 days prior and 3 days after your event. For travel outside of these dates, we will offer the best available fare at the time of booking”.

Contact WestJet Specialty Sales at 1-877-952-4696 with any questions