CCA Canada - Canadian Council for the Americas

CCA Past events

May 2010 - His Excellency Felipe Calderón, President of Mexico, visited Canada and we were delighted that the Canadian International Council (CIC) invited the Canadian Council for the Americas (CCA) to participate in the organization of a gala dinner which was held in Toronto on Thursday May 27th, 2010.

May 2010 - "The Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement", The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of International Trade, Canada and His Excellency Roberto Henriquez, Minister of Commerce and Industry of Panama announced the Signing of the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Panama.

April 2010 - "Canada-Mexico Relations - An Assessment", Ambassador Guillermo Rishchynski and Gabriel Guerra Castellanos discussed the current critical issues affecting economic trade and investments with Mexico, our NAFTA trade partner.

April 2010 - "Colombia: The Transformation of a Country", The Honourable Luis G. Plata, Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism of Colombia showcased the opportunities that Colombia has to offer in terms of trade and investment with an introduction by Jonathan Hausman, Vice-Chair of the CCA and Vice President, Alternative Investments and Emerging Markets, OTPP

"March 2010 - "Shifting Gears: The Future of the North American Auto Industry", what does the future hold for the tightly integrated North American auto industry, with Stephen Blank, Linda Hasenfratz and Paul Ingrassia - Moderator: Andrea Mandel-Campbell.

March 2010 - "Multi-Nationals and Reputation: Mining in the Era of Social Responsibility", explored some of the greatest challenges facing the mining industry which are the demands from affected communities and activist non-governmental organizations, with Catherine Coumans, Peter Firestein and Ed Opitz - Moderator: Andrea Mandel-Campbell.

February 2010 - "Moving forwards, slipping backwards: national oil companies in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela" with Duncan Wood, and JoAnne Butler, experts in the area of energy policy discussed the day-to-day management of the business, including supporting business development and contracting activities in the region- Moderator: David Simsilevich.

January 2010 - "Latin America: Outlook 2010. What will be the new normal for the region?" regional investment opportunities and how Latin America is perceived today by global financial investors vis-à-vis other emerging markets with Nick Chamie, Jonathan Hausman and John Price - Moderator: Andrea Mandel-Campbell

November 2009 - "10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians" Minister Peter Kent presented awards to 10 Canadian Hispanics who have made a difference in Canada and their communities. The CCA was honoured to be invited as part of the judging panel.

October 2009 - "Mexico-Canada Initiative: Mexican Foreign Policy and Trade" with The Hon. William Graham and His Excellency Ambassador Rosario Green discussed the Canada-Mexico relationship and the new Initiative.

October 2009 - Export Development Canada (EDC), in collaboration with the Canadian Council for the Americas presented: Business Opportunities with the Energy Sector in Mexico, with Ramón Fernández Velázquez, Manager, Construction of Thermoelectric Projects and Sergio Frías González, Project Director, Transmission Lines Projects and Substations.

June 2009 - "Threshold of a New Era in Inter-American Relations" with José Miguel Insulza, Secretary General of the Organization of American States, in his first major address following the historic OAS General Assembly concerning Cuban reintegration, Secretary General Insulza discussed the region’s mood and challenges, and Canada’s critical role in renewing the hemispheric dialogue.

May 2009 - A discussion panel on Cuba: "How soon till we get there? US re-engagement with Cuba and what it means for Canada" with panelists Mark Entwistle, Hal Klepak, Dr. Lana Wylie - Moderator: Amanda Lang.