Upcoming Events
Past Events
November 16, 2021, Professor Frédéric Lasserre, Laval University, “The Belt and Road Initiative: Myths and Realities
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March 30, 2021 – Mark Kruger, YiCai Global (in Shanghai), “China’s 14th Five Year Plan: New Policy Directions”
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November 24, 2020 – Webinar with Senator Yuen Paul Woo – Rethinking China Relations – Read Speech of Senator Woo – Watch the video here
September 10, 2020 – CCFS Webinar with His Excellency CONG Peiwu, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China on China-Canada Relations
June 15, 2020 – Webinar with Professor Paul Evans, U.B.C. – What Does It Mean To Be A Friend Of China?
February 20, 2020 – AGM and Speaker Event with Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.
November 6, 2019 – Emily Mo – Updates on Hong Kong—Challenges and Opportunities
September 24, 2019 – Mark Kruger – The Trade War and China’s Medium-Term Prospects
April 23, 2019 – Dr. Peter Chen – Canada-China Agricultural Cooperation: Past, Present and into the Future
March 12, 2019 – Riven Zhang, CEO and Co-Founder of Motion Pay Technolog – China’s mobile social revolution and its potential for Canadian businesses
Feb. 16, 2019 – Chinese New Year Banquet
January 15, 2019 – Retracing the Footprints of Dr. Norman Bethune
Jan 15, 2019 – Annual General Meeting (AGM) with a presentation by Stephen Chappell – The Norman Bethune Trail
Nov 14 – Dec 5, 2018 – 2018 Ottawa Canada-China Film Festival
Oct 29 – Nov 2, 2018 – Mission to Beijing
Nov 22 – Nov 26, 2018 – Mission to Hainan
Canada-China Friendship Maple Leaf Festival
James Trottier – China and North Korea: A complex and deep-rooted relationship
Jeff Nankivell – What Hong Kong Means to Canada in China and Asia
Wenran Jiang – Western (Mis)Perceptions of China
Liyong Dai – The Religious Landscape in China
China after the 19th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party
China and its Asian Pacific Neighbours
China and Global Green Prosperity
Urbanization in China: Migrant Workers, Hukou and Land
Local to Expat: A Shanghai Native Reconnecting With Her Home City
Canada-China relations under the Trudeau government
Cooperation in Higher Education
Remembering Dr. Bethune, Roderick Stewart
Daniel Bell, The China Model: Political Meritocracy and the Limits of Democracy
Lars Ellström, Road to Kashgar: Notes from a Walk Through China
Stewart Beck: China and Its Asia Pacific Neighbours
Frank Ling, Hong Kong and Society: Demystifying the “Umbrella Revolution”
Reception in honour of the Chinese New Year by His Excellency Luo Zhaohui, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Canada
Year of the Sheep New Year’s Banquet
Howard Balloch, XI Jinping as Helmsman: Course Changes for China
Embassy Reception with Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Zhang Junsai
Jeff Fuchs, Author and Himalayan Explorer, Exploring Ancient Trade Routes in the Lands of China’s Ethnic Minorities
Benjamin Gianni, Professor, Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism, Carleton University, Urban Planning and the Challenge of Sustainable Cities in China
Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa, Ottawa and Beijing: Hands Across the Pacific
Paul Evans, Engaging China: Myth, Aspiration, and Strategy in Canadian Policy from Trudeau to Harper
Shanghai Camp -Shanghai Peoples’ Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries
Benny Lewis, Traveling in China and Learning Chinese: Benny the Irish Polygot
Richard D. French, China and India: Two Pathways to the Market
Nie Chengwen The Beauty of Chinese Characters, Presentation as part of an Exhibition on Calligraphy organized by the China Canada Cultural Development Association in co-operation with the Embassy of China
Gordon Houlden, Prospects for Long Term Peace on China’s Maritime Borders
Beijing’s New National Museum and the Shaping of China’s Self-ImagePresentation by Victor Rabinovitch. Summary
Year of the Snake Banquet Poster.Summary
China’s Leadership Change and Economic Policy, Presentation by Mark Kruger
Bringing the miracle of hearing to poor Chinese children, Presentation by J.B. Robillard. Video, Powerpoint, Summary Photos
Ai Weiwei and the history of political art in China, Presentation by Professor Ming Tiampo. Summary
China’s Workers Rising, Presentation by Cathy Walker.
Contemporary Chinese Reggae Presentation and performance by Guo Jian and Ember Swift. Ember Swift on “Mama Mia” (Chinese TV Show) 国子玉来到 –
CCFS-O sends two students, Adèle Grandmaison and Kevin Chen, as delegates to the Shanghai International Youth Interactive Friendship Camp. Notice, schedule. Youth Camp 2013 Video.
China’s Search for New Sources of Growth: China’s Innovation Driven Development Strategy and the Implications for Canada, Presentation by Wang Qiming, and Margaret McCuaig-Johnston. Powerpoint
Investment in Canada by China’s State Owned Enterprises, Presentation by Hugh Stephens and Craig Wilson. Summary Stephens Summary Wilson
CCFS-O sends delegation to Beijing Conference on Urban Construction and Sustainable Development. The Beijing People’s Association of Friendship with Foreign Countries (BPAFFC ) hosted the 2013 Beijing International Forum on People to People Friendship
China and the challenge for Canadian Foreign Policy, Presentation by David Mulroney, Preceded by 2013 Annual General Meeting.
Transforming China’s “Grave” Environmental Situation, Presentation by Arthur Hanson, summary .
Year of the Dragon Banquet, summary and photos
Canada-China Economic Relations: Beyond Petroleum. Presentation by Daniel Poon and David Rothwell, powerpoint, summary,
Importance of Food and Agriculture in Canada-China Relations, Presentation by Fred Gorrell. powerpoint
Delegation from Jiangsu Peoples Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.
Play-off Time in China: Leadership Prospects for the 18th Party Congress, Presentation by Professor Jeremy Paltiel
The Three Gorges Project and China’s Water Resources Strategy, Presentation by Wang Qiming, powerpoint, summary
Delegation from Centre for Modern Shanghai Studies.
Portraits of 21st Century Chinese Universities: In the Move to Mass Higher Education, Presentation by Professor Ruth Hayhoe, powerpoint, summary
Delegation to Canada-China Friendship Forum in Changchun and Sister Cities Forum in Chengdu. Report, by Roy Atkinson.
Without Haste without Fear: Lessons from the Rise of China to an Art World Superpower, Presentation by Derek Jessop, powerpoint.
True Son of China: The Life and Times of Chester Ronning (1894-1984), Presentation by Brian Evans. Preceded by 2012 Annual General Meeting. Edmonton Journal
January 14, 2011, Beneath the Miracle: Inequality and Economic Development inChina. Presentation by Professor Joseph Wong, University of Toronto.
February 13, 2011, Year of the Rabbit Banquet . summary and photos, 6:00 pm. Mandarin Ogilvie Restaurant, 1137 Ogilvie Road. Ottawa.
March 18, 2011, Perspectives on China-Africa Economic Relations, Presentation by Professor Moses Kiggundu, Carleton University
April 28, 2011, Buffet reception for CCFS-Ottawa members in recognition of the 35th anniversary of the founding of CCFS-Ottawa. Ambassador Zhang Junsai gave an talk about China’s Twelfth Five-Year Plan. 6:00 pm Embassy of China, St. Patrick’s Street, Ottawa.
May 12, 2011, Urban, regional, and rural planning in China. Presentation by Dr. Derek Ireland about his recent work in China This event was part of the program of the 2011 Asian Heritage Month Society-Ottawa.
June 9, 2011, Challenging Democracy: Gender Quotas in the Chinese Countryside, Presentation by Professor Kimberley Manning, Concordia University.,
July 18-27, 2011, Delegation to Shanghai International Youth Interactive Friendship Camp. Report and Photos,
September 6-7, 2011, Delegation to Conference on 30th Anniversary of Beijing People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Paper, Report to Executive Committee
September 20, 2011, China’s military development in the 21st century, Presentation by David Burke, former military attaché, Canadian Embassy in Beijing.
October 12, 2011, Lessons Learned from my time in China, Presentation by Robert Wright, Canadian Ambassador to China 2005 to 2009.
October 28, 2011, Tibetan Culture, Special Session for members only with delegation of researchers on Tibet from China.
November 21, 2011, Two Adventurers in China, 1906 & 2006. Eric Enno Tamm gave an illustrated presentation based on his prize-winning book The Horse That Leaps Through Clouds. Preceded by Annual General Meeting to elect Executive for 2011-2012.
December 15, 2011, Finding Safe Food in China, Presentation by Professor Josephine Smart, University of Calgary.
January 21, 2010, Prime Minister Harper’s Recent Trip to China and the Canada-China Relationship. Presentation by Phil Calvert, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
February 8, 2010, Year of the Tiger Banquet summary and photos. 6:00 pm at the Mandarin Ogilvie Restaurant, 1137 Ogilvie Road, Gloucester, Ottawa
March 18, 2010, Partners in Development: China, Canada and the World Bank. Presentation by Isaac Goodine, formerly of the World Bank. 7:30 pm Press Room/ Salle de presse Vidéotron, Gatineau City Hall, 25 Laurier St. Gatineau
April 29, 2010, The Path of China’s Economic Development and Success Factors of Western Businesses in China. Presentation by Nailin Bu, Queen’s University.
May 17, 2010, Where in the World is Global China? Presentation by Paul Evans, University of British Columbia.
June 17, 2010, Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative: Building Bridges of Transportation and Trade between Canada and China. Presentation by John Higginbotham from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
September 12-21, 2010, Delegation to Shanghai and Jiangsu. CCFS-Ottawa’s former president Lolan Merklinger led a four member Federation delegation visiting Shanghai and Jiangsu on the invitation of the Shanghai People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, and the Jiangsu People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries .
September 7-17, 2010, Delegation to China. President Lorraine Farkas and three other members represented the Ottawa Chapter on a 12-member Federation delegation visiting China at the invitation of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries ( Presentation). Vice-president Gilliane Lapointe gave a speech about the state of Canada China sister cities linkages at an international conference organized by the CPAFFC in Shanghai.
September 30, 2010, The Untold Story of Canada-China Trade 200 Years Ago. Presentation by ceramicist and archaeologist Ron Whate.
October, 6,7,21,28, 2010, China Film Festival made possible by a partnership between Library and Archives Canada, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, the Government of the People’s Republic of China, the National Film Board of Canada, and the Canada-China Friendship Society. The opening night was held at the Canadian Museum of Civilization and featured two films,Glimpses and Way of the Snowstorm. On October 21, Library and Archives Canada featured an exhibition on early trade between Canada and China, as well as a musical performance by Ms. Xin Ben, the student featured in the film Mr. Mergler’s Gift which will be screened that evening.
November 25, 2010, Film Making in China Since the 1980s. Presentation by Dr. Peter Rist, School of Cinema, Concordia University, Preceded by Annual General Meeting.
January 15, 2009, Reforms of Deng Xiaoping, Presentation by Professor Charles Burton of Brock University. 7:30, Room 156, Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington, Ottawa
February 8, 2009, Year of the Ox Banquet poster summary and photos. 6:00 pm at the Mandarin Ogilvie Restaurant, 1137 Ogilvie Road, Ottawa.
March 19, 2009, China’s Security Policy Today. Presentation by Senior Colonel CAI Ping, Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China. 7:30 pm, Room A, Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington, Ottawa. See July 2009 Newsletter.
April 16, 2009, The revival of religion in contemporary China, Presentation by Dr. André Laliberté, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa. 7 pm Room A, . Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington, Ottawa. See July 2009 Newsletter.
May 7, 2009, Current Prospects for Political Change in China, Presentation by Dr. Bernie Frolic, Professor Emeritus, Political Science, York University and Senior Researcher, Asian Institute, Munk Centre, University of Toronto. 7:30 Room A, Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington, Ottawa
June 18, 2009, Montrealizing Bethune: The genesis of the exhibition ‘ The Adventures of the Unpredictable Doctor Bethune’ at the Centre d`Histoire de Montréal, Presentation by M. Jean-François Leclerc, Director, Centre d’Histoire de Montréal, 7:30 pm in Room 156, Library & Archives, 395 Wellington, Ottawa. Links Journal de Montreal, Le Devoir,
September 17, 2009, Tai Ji Chuan. Presentation by Loic Gouadec and demonstration on Tai Ji (Tai Chi). 7:30 pm in Room 156, Library & Archives, 395 Wellington, Ottawa.
October 15, 2009, China’s Energy Policy and Global Climate Change. Presentation by Professor Christian Constantin, Graduate School of International and Public Affairs, University of Ottawa. 7:30 pm in Room 156, Library & Archives, 395 Wellington, Ottawa.
November 26, 2009, CCTV Documentary film ‘A Retrospective of 60 Years of Chinese National Day Celebrations’ Preceded by Annual General Meeting and election of Executive Committee for 2009-2010. 7:00 AGM. 7:30 Lecture. Room 156, Library & Archives, 395 Wellington, Ottawa.
January 10, 2008. Canada-Chinese Relations in the Run-up to the Olympics. Presentation by Ambassador Lu Shumin. 7:30 pm Room 156, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington, Ottawa.
February 10, 2008. Year of the Rat Banquet at the Mandarin Ogilvie Restaurant; with remarks by Ambassador Lu Shumin, Senator Mac Harb, Pierre Poilievre M.P., City of Gatineau Councillor Juan da Silva, and featuring gu-zheng music by Vicky Ye and Sandy Yip, and CCFS talents Dominic Darcy and Georges Sapounidis; doorprizes were generously donated by the Chinese Embassy, Canada Post, the McGarry Family, and the Mandarin Ogilvie Restaurant.
March 13, 2008, Glorious Chinese Gardens: Imperial and Scholars’ Gardens Compared. Presentation by Ann Chudleigh. 7:30 pm Room 156, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington, Ottawa. See Newsletter, November 2008
April 15, 2008, They Chose China, A film by Shuibo Wang introduced by Gilliane Lapointe. 7:30 pm St. Luke Lutheran Church, 326 MacKay Street, Ottawa
May 29, 2008, The China Optic in NFB Films. Presentation by Professor Gary Evans, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Arts, Department of Communication, University of Ottawa. 7:30 pm Room 156, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington, Ottawa
August 2008, Delegation of two students sent to Shanghai International Youth Interactive Friendship Camp. Report and Photos
September 10, 2008, Dinner in honour of Mr. Qing Boming and Ms. Ye Zi of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship With Foreign Countries on their visit to Ottawa, September 9-10. 6:30 pm at Palais Imperial Restaurant on Dalhousie at Clarence.
September 11, 2008, Adoptions of Chinese Children: from Christian Missionary Philanthropy to Intercountry Adoption. Presentation by Dr. Xiaobei Chen, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Carleton University. 7:30 pm Room 156, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington, Ottawa
October 16, 2008, Hello, Xiaoping, A TV documentary co-produced by China Central Television, 95 minutes, in English. 7:30 pm Room 156, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington, Ottawa
November 6-16, 2008, An eleven-member Federation delegation drawn from five Canadian chapters visited China at the invitation of their host, the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship With Foreign Countries. The delegation attended the two-day Chinese Friendship Cities Conference in Beijing and later participated in CPAFFC’s Third Biennial Friendship Forum in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province. During a two-day visit in Shanghai they were hosted by the Shanghai People’s Association For Friendship With Foreign Countries. Article by Peter Larson
November 26, 2008, Ethnic Minorities in Greater China. Presentation by Professor Scott Simon, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Ottawa. This will be preceded by the Annual General Meeting and the election of the 2008-2009 Executive Committee. 7:00 pm Annual General Meeting. 7:30 Lecture, Room 156, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington, Ottawa
January 11, 2007 China’s Economic Growth and Challenges, illustrated talk by Dr. Sen Wang, economist with the Privy Council Office (on secondment from Natural Resources Canada, Victoria), at Library & Archives Canada
February 11, 2007, Year of the Pig Banquet at Mandarin Ogilvie attended by 160 members and guests; the happy gathering heard remarks by Ambassador Lu Shumin, Senator Mac Harb, City of Gatineau Councillor Juan da Silva of the City of Gatineau, and Mayor of Ottawa representative Mr. David Gibbins; two gu-zheng players and CCFS musical talents Dominic D’Arcy and Georges Sapounidis provided musical entertainment; doorprizes were donated by the Chinese Embassy, Canada Post Corporation, Mandarin Ogilvie, Shanghai Restaurant, and CCFS members. Photo.
June 28, 207, Canada’s development co-operation with China: defining our mutual interests. Presentation by Xavier Furtado, Assistant Director (Policy and Planning) of the China & Northeast Asia Division, CIDA. 7:30 pm Room 156, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington, Ottawa
September 25, 2007, Chinese orchids and other plants. Presentation by Dr. Marilyn Light, a microbiologist who has researched and written and taught about orchids at the University of Ottawa, in speaking tours, and earlier this year was invited to China to talk about her study of Chinese Cymbidium orchids. 7:30 pm Elmwood School, Rockcliffe Park
October 26, 2007, Silk Road Overland Journey, Presentation by Yue Chi about a 60-day journey by landrover from Istanbul to Beijing. 7:30 pm Room 156, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington, Ottawa.
November 21, 2007, Ecosystem management in the Loess Plateau villages of Lanzhou, Gansu province. Presentation by Professors Illimar Altosaar and Hua Cao from Ottawa University, and Mr. Chak Wang, Environment Canada (ret.) This will be preceded by the Annual General Meeting and election of Executive Committee. 7:00 AGM. 7:30 pm Lecture. Room 156, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington, Ottawa.
February 5, 2006, Year of the Dog Banquet at the Mandarin Ogilvie combined with a 30th anniversary celebration of the chapter’s founding (206 persons attending); congratulatory remarks by Ambassador Lu Shumin, the first two chapter presidents Peter Larson & Maija Kagis, and by senior municipal officials from Ottawa and Gatineau. Generous door prizes were donated by the Chinese Embassy, Canada Post Corporation, and CCFS members.
April 5, 2006, Chinese civil society: how are Chinese NGOs contributing to Society, and what role can international support play? Presntation by Julia Bentley of Foreign Affairs Canada. 7:30 pm Room 156, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington, Ottawa
April 23, 2006, A tea reception. Organized by Evelyn Wu Amberg for veteran CCFS-Ottawa members.
May 15, 2006, A special viewing of Ming-Qing dynasty paintings from the National Gallery of Canada. Commentary by Dr. Ming Tiampo, Carleton University Asian. Program for CCFS members only. National Gallery of Canada
June 28, 2006, Collaboration on dinosaur study between Canada and China. Presentation by Museum of Nature paleontologist Dr. Xiao-chun Wu. Following the talk interested members were able to take home their selection among a large number of Chinese album leaf prints, generously donated by Mrs. Jean Small. 7:30 pm Room 156, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington, Ottawa. See newsletter September 2006.
August 7-16, 2006, Delegation of two students sent to Shanghai International Youth Interactive Friendship Camp.
September 21, 2006, The Shanghai Summer Camp experience. A talk by Neuczki Mathurin and Nick Wang about their Summer Camp experience hosted by the Shanghai People’s Friendship Association. Followed by a report from Lolan Merklinger about the Federation delegation’s September visit to China. 7:30 pm at the Richelieu-Vanier Centre
October 19, 2006, The Chinese Scholar Gardens of Suzhou. Presentation by Ann Chudleigh. 7:30 pm Room 156, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington, Ottawa
November 8, 2006, Luncheon for Hubei Provincial Friendship Association delegation. Hosted by CCFS Executive Committee. Photo.
November 23, 2006, New directions in Canada’s economic and commercial relations with China. Presentation by Martin Charron of Foreign Affairs Canada. This will be preceded by the Annual General Meeting and election of Executive Committee. 7:00 AGM. 7:30 pm Lecture. Room 156, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington, Ottawa.
March 17, 2005, Special General Meeting for the election of a new Executive Committee, 7:30 pm Room 156, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington, Ottawa
May 19, 2005, Canada-China recognition negotiations in Stockholm between 1968 and 1970. Lecture by former diplomat Robert Edmonds, Richelieu-Vanier Centre
June 23, 2005, The Federation of Canada-China Friendship Associations (FCCFA) delegation to China in May/June 2005 at the invitation of the Jiangsu People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Presentation by Michael Copeland, Lolan Merklinger, Georges and Josette Samne, Mary Lee.
August 25, 2005, An evening of Film. Two documentary films introduced by CCFS members Gilliane Lapointe and Mervin Fingas “Two-Gun Cohen” about soldier-adventurer Morris Cohen who became Dr. Sun Yat Sen’s bodyguard and “The Return of the Ospreys” about the clean-up of Erhai Lake in Yunnan. 7:00 St. Luke Lutheran Church
November 3, 2005, Chinese Export Porcelain in Canada, Lecture by ceramics expert Ron Whate. 7:00 St. Luke Lutheran Church. See Newsletter November 2005.
November 24, 2005, An evening of Film. Chairman Mao and Snow, with commentary by CCFS member Gilliane Lapointe who acted in the film. This was preceded by the Annual General Meeting and election of 2005-2006 Executive. 7:00 AGM. 7:30 Film. Room 156, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington, Ottawa