20 April 2026 | 7:30AM - 9:30 AM EST | By invitation only
SYNOPSIS
A fireside chat with the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri Food, and His Excellency Wang Di, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Canada.
The discussion will explore the new state of the Canada-China relationship — how Canada–China ties are evolving economically, diplomatically, and strategically, and what this means for agri-food trade and cooperation, and engagement ahead of China’s APEC host year.
PROGRAM
07:30 Registration and Networking Breakfast
08:30 Welcome Remarks by CGAI President
- David Perry, Canadian Global Affairs Institute
08:35-9:10 Fireside Chat
- The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
- His Excellency Wang Di, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China
- Moderator: Claire Citeau, Canadian Global Affairs Institute
09:15 Closing Remarks
09:20 Photo
09:30 Event Ends
9:30–10:15 — Private industry roundtable discussion with the Chinese Embassy, led by Minister Counsellor Xu, joined by Canadian representatives from the meat, pork, canola, pulse, and fisheries sectors.
SPONSORSHIPS
- Canadian Pork Council
- Canola Council of Canada
- Pulse Canada
- Canadian Cattle Association
- The Fisheries Council of Canada
- Canadian Meat Advocacy Office (CMAO, based in China)
- Canadian Meat Council
REGISTRATION
Please contact Abigail Dyer at [email protected] if you wish to join us.
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