News & Updates
Welcome to the Canada-Japan Society of British Columbia News page, where we share highlights, announcements, and moments from our ongoing journey in fostering Canada-Japan relations. Our news archive spans nearly two decades, offering a window into the Society’s rich history and community engagement over the years. While updates have been occasional in the past, we’re excited to share news and stories more regularly moving forward—so check back often to stay connected with what’s happening in and around the Society.
Dear CJSBC Members, As notified earlier, the BC Government is currently recruiting for the position of Managing Director of its Tokyo office with responsibility for Japan and Korea. The previous job description has been revised and is posted here:https://www.wfca-tpce.com/vacancyView.php?requirementId=4454&. Please share this with any contacts your feel may be interested and qualified. CJSBC Executive Committee
May 3, 2021 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Motegi Toshimitsu, Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, on the margins of the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting, in London, United Kingdom. The two ministers underlined the long-standing relationship of their countries, which is [...]
April 19, 2021 The CJSBC is a happy to congratulate Mr. Ian G. McKay, CEO of Invest in Canada, on being appointed as Canada’s next Ambassador to Japan! He assumes his new position later this Spring. Invest in Canada is a federal agency that helps global businesses expand operations into Canada. Mr. McKay began serving as the [...]
22 JUNE 2020 DLA Piper (Canada) LLP deeply saddened to announce the passing of Robert Banno, Q.C. It is with great sadness we learned of the passing of Robert Banno. Robert was an accomplished lawyer and a deeply respected colleague whose unparalleled contributions to the firm, the legal profession and the Japanese-Canadian community were widely celebrated. [...]
To members and friends of The Canada-Japan Society of British Columbia It is with deep sadness and a great sense of loss that we learned of the passing of our dear friend, A. John Ellis, OC, ORS, LLD (Hon) SFU. He was a remarkable man who led an extraordinary life. John was Past President (1968/1969), [...]
On January 24, 2020, CJSBC President Don Campbell moderated a breakfast-time discussion panel with guests; Saori Katada, University of Southern California; Mireya Solis, The Brookings Institution; and Masahiro Kawai, University of Tokyo. The discussion topic was Japan’s recent and growing assertion of leadership on the international stage and this led to a lively and stimulating [...]
The Canada Japan Society of British Columbia is happy to announce that it has been awarded the 2019 Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation in acknowledgement of our contribution to the promotion of friendship between Japan and Canada. The award was formally presented to CJSBC President Don Campbell by Consul General Takashi Hatori on Tuesday October 8, [...]
Dr. Nagy has had a busy summer, speaking extensively in Canada to the Asia Pacific Foundation, Canadian International Council, our Society, Macdonald Laurier Institute, Canadian Global Affairs Institute and the Canada West Foundation. He has also found the time to write some articles on Japanese politics, Japanese security and the current Japan-South Korea troubles. Some [...]
