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40th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Canada and the People’s Republic of China
Canada and the People’s Republic of China are celebrating this year 40 years diplomatic relations. In the lead up to the anniversary on October 13, the Canadian and Chinese governments will hold numerous cultural, academic, and commercial events to mark this historical moment. For a calendar of events, please visit The 40th Anniversary Events Calendar webpage。
Canada welcomes first official Chinese tour groups
The first group of Chinese tourists arrived at the Vancouver International Airport on August 18, as the Government of Canada officially opened its doors under the Approved Destination Status (ADS) agreement with China.
“I’m delighted to be here to welcome our guests from China and to mark this important day for the Canadian tourism industry,” said Minister Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, who greeted the enthusiastic travellers upon their arrival. “Now that Approved Destination Status between our two countries is fully operational, and with an expected 100 million international travellers from China overall by 2020, doors are opening to attract even more visitors from China.”
These first tour groups will explore the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec. They are accompanied by an official delegation of the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) headed by Vice Chairman DU Jiang.
Selwyn Closes CDN$100 Million Joint Venture Transaction with Chihong Zinc & Germanium
Canadian base metals exploration and development company Selwyn Resources Ltd. announced on August 18 a CDN$100 million joint venture transaction with Chihong Zinc & Germanium Co. Ltd. a Chinese State Owned Enterprise based in Kunming, China. Chihong owns and operates several zinc-lead mines in Yunnan province and a fully integrated zinc and lead metallurgical facility in Qujing, Yunnan.
Based in the Yukon and Northwest territories, the Selwyn project represents one of the largest undeveloped resources of zinc and lead in the world. It is both an exceptional development opportunity and a strategic asset that could provide a long term secure supply of zinc and lead to the Pacific region.
Canadian film wins the Jade Kunlun Special Jury Award at the 2010 World Mountain Documentary Festival of Qinghai (China)
Building upon their successful participation in the Sichuan TV Festival last Fall, Canada’s National Film Board participated in the 2010 World Mountain Documentary Festival of Qinghai, China. Canadian film “Carts of Darkness” won the Jade Kunlun Special Jury Award among more than 500 entries from 35 countries and regions. The theme of the Festival was sustainable culture, community-based development and environmental protection in mountain and upland areas.
For more information on the National Film Board and to view NFB films and documentaries online, visit www.nfb.ca.
Canada-China Forum on Migration and Identity held in Shanghai
The Canada-China Forum on Migration and Identity brought together more than 50 scholars and policy-makers in Shanghai to discuss challenges associated with domestic and international migration in Canada and China. Organized in collaboration between the Association for Canadian Studies (ACS), the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology at the Chinese Academy for Social Sciences (CASS) and the Center for Canadian Public Policy Studies of Fudan, the Forum identified areas of common interest and established the basis for an ongoing dialogue between Canada and China on issues of migration and identity.
Canada and the World
Canadian Communities attract foreign investment and create jobs
The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Canada’s Minister of International Trade announced $3 million to help Canadian communities attract foreign investment and create jobs under the Invest Canada – Community Initiatives program. The Invest Canada-Community Initiatives (ICCI) is one of the three components of the Global Commerce Support Program established in December 2008 to help Canadian communities attract, retain and expand foreign direct investment.
Nominations are open for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships program
Eligible candidates are invited to apply to the 2011-2012 competition for the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program. The deadline for participating universities to submit candidates' nominations to the granting agencies is October 20, 2010.
Canada is building world-class research capacity by recruiting top-tier doctoral students, both nationally and internationally, who will positively contribute to our economic, social and research-based growth for a prosperous future. To promote this world-class excellence, the Government of Canada has created the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program which aims to attract and retain outstanding doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health.
Minister Cannon Releases Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy Statement
On August 20, the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs released the Statement on Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy: Exercising Sovereignty and Promoting Canada’s Northern Strategy. The statement is the key international dimension of the government’s integrated Northern Strategy, which was launched in 2009. The statement sets out the actions that the government is taking to promote Canada’s interests in the North and articulates its priorities with respect to sovereignty, economic and social development, environmental protection and governance in the Arctic region. As a significant Arctic power, Canada will continue to show strong leadership and demonstrate responsible stewardship to build a region that is responsive to Canadian interests and values, as we prepare to assume the chair of the Arctic Council in 2013.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper also announced the building of a new Canadian High Arctic Research Station in Nunavut, as an integral part of Canada’s Northern Strategy.
Canada in the News
Canada scores 7th in Best Countries Survey
According to a recently released Newsweek study, Canada ranks 7th among the globe’s top nations and first in the Americas. Newsweek’s first-ever Best Countries special issue chose five categories of national well-being – education, health, quality of life, economic competiveness, and political environment and compiled metrics within these categories across 100 nations. View interactive ranking here.
The "Canadian Century" Foreign Policy Magazine Thinks So
Foreign Policy article “The Canadian Century” presents a record of “what the United States could learn from its northern neighbour.” Among other accomplishments, the authors note that Canada’s average rate of economic growth between the years 1997 and 2007 averaged 3.3 percent, the highest average growth in the G7. During the same year period, the country’s employment growth was 2.1 percent, double what the United States achieved during the same period and, again, the highest growth rate in the G7. As for business investment, Canada outperformed the G7 almost every year.
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