Canada-Korea Strategic Conference 2015
Thursday, June 11th, 2015
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, June 11, 2015 | 9:00AM - 6:30PM | The Vivian and David Campbell Conference Facility, Munk School of Global Affairs 1 Devonshire Place |
Description
On Thursday, June 11th 2015 at the Munk School of Global Affairs, we will be hosting a one-day conference to critically examine various ways for strengthening bilateral relationship between Canada and South Korea, focusing on trade, defence, culture, education and immigration. We hope to bring together high-level political leaders, civil servants, business leaders, legal experts, academics, civil society representatives and interested students to generate a forum for candid and practical discussions as we look towards the future.
The CKFTA entered into force on January 1, 2015. This landmark agreement constitutes Canada’s first free trade agreement in the Asia-Pacific region and provides new access for Canadian businesses and workers to the world’s 15th-largest economy and the fourth-largest in Asia. In fact, the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement is projected to create thousands of jobs for hardworking Canadians by boosting Canada’s economy by $1.7 billion and increase Canadian exports to South Korea by 32 percent. South Korea is not only a major economic player in its own right and a key market for Canada; it also serves as a gateway for Canadian businesses and workers into the dynamic Asia-Pacific region as a whole.
Canada and Korea share an exceptionally rich history, dating back to the 1880s when the first wave of missionaries from the University of Toronto arrived on the shores of Busan. In addition to friendship forged on battlefields during the Korean War, immigration and trade between the two countries have flourished ever since. We believe that the new Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement will only accelerate partnership and cooperation between the two countries in the 21st century. As we contemplate future implications of the CKFTA, our conference aims to advance expert opinion on the future of Canadian-Korean relations and critically assess opportunities for strategic partnership in political, military and cultural spheres.
Please join us for a day of engaging and fruitful discussions on the future of Canadian-Korean partnership. We look forward to hearing your insightful ideas!
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