On the 10th anniversary of the Shantou University/University of Manitoba academic exchange, the Li Ka Shing Foundation has committed another $1 Million gift to the University of Manitoba to build on the Chinese/Canadian partnership and enhance the exchange program. [Click on Pic to learn more]
“Canada is not a major recipient of outbound M&A by China, compared to other countries, unless the transactions are related to raw materials and energy. We think this will soon change,” says Krisitan Knibutat, PwC’s National Deals Leader. “As production of Chinese goods continues to move up the value chain and China evolves into a consumer-led economy, buyers will be most keen to acquire more industrial know-how, technology and brands. We have already observed this type of activity in Europe.” [Click on Pic to learn more]
The closely wound relationship between the Chinese corporate world and the Chinese government is unlike anywhere else in the world. This report is an introduction to the China-based approach to globalization, and how it has been implemented in the natural resources industry. [Click on Pic to learn more]
Jean-Jacques Ruest, executive vice-president and chief marketing officer of CN, said: “Lumber exports to China now account for close to 25 per cent of the western Canadian total and are expected to continue to increase at a fast pace in the years to come. CN aims to foster a world-class export supply chain for Canadian lumber in cooperation with CNBM Forest Products Trading, lumber producers in B.C., and ocean shipping lines serving Port Metro Vancouver.” [Click on Pic to learn more]
This brief quantifies the impact of existing proposals for BCAs on exports from China. It shows that not only are there many uncertainties regarding design detail, but also that these uncertainties can have a significant impact on the exposure of exports. Previous studies highlight that the products included, the CO2 price applied, and the method for assessing the CO2 content, are of key importance. These three considerations form the basis of the analysis. [Click on Pic to learn more]
Since 2000, Canadian entities have completed 188 acquisitions in the BRIC nations, well below the UK (408), the US (1,504) and Germany (244). Canada outpaced only Australia, which made 106 deals in the same period. With only nine Canadian acquisitions in the BRIC regions year-to-date May 31, 2011, there are no signs of this trend improving. [Click on Logo to learn more]
The “how and why’s” of an emerging market strategy. [Click on Pic to learn more]
BDC received this award for its Market Xpansion Loan Program™, which provides Canadian entrepreneurs with financing to explore commercial opportunities and expand activities in domestic and foreign markets. [Click on Logo to learn more]
The Global Food Safety – China Program (GFS–CP) has benefited from support provided by Cargill, General Mills, Pfizer Animal Health and Danone who regard science-based standards, guidelines and recommendations as key to protecting public health and minimizing food-borne illness. Numerous intergovernmental and not-for-profit organizations along with many food-focused companies are also contributing expertise and in-kind support. In all, this delegation will interact with close to 100 different experts. [Click on Logo to learn more]
Overall, Canadian companies continue to overwhelmingly look to the United States as a trade partner (96 per cent). Yet they also report increases in trade relationships with many other regions, namely Southeast Asia at +7 per cent, Latin America at +7 per cent, Greater China at +6 per cent, and Western Europe (excluding the UK) at +6 per cent. [Click on Pic for more]
“Private banking is an important part of BMO’s Asia growth strategy,” said Gilles Ouellette, President & CEO, Private Client Group, BMO Financial Group and Chairman of BMO (China) Co. Ltd. “This relationship enhances our ability to better meet the needs of our high-net worth clients and complements our established presence in China, including our equity interest in Fullgoal Fund Management Co. and our recently announced agreement to acquire Hong Kong-based Lloyd George Management.” [Click on Pic to learn more]
Four trends are featured: A new kind of resource market, The return of leverage (but not leveraged deals), Private equity re-invented, and A new player – China.
