Message from the Chair

Greetings and a Message from the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai

It is my great pleasure to have been elected as the Chair of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. As a long-standing member of this esteemed organization, I am deeply honored to have been chosen to lead the Chamber and to represent the interests of the Canadian business community in Eastern China.

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is an indispensable platform that has served as a bridge between the private sector and governments since its establishment in 2008. As we look ahead, we will continue to build on the legacy of the Chamber by fostering collaboration and promoting policies that support innovative business solutions, economic growth, and opportunities for companies in the market.

As we enter a new business era, navigating the challenges posed by the aftermath of the pandemic, we must work together to ensure that businesses of all sizes and sectors have the resources and support they need to succeed. Our Chamber is committed to providing service offerings designed to excel in the fast-paced environment we find ourselves in.

I am committed to working closely with all stakeholders of CanCham Shanghai to promote a vibrant and resilient business community. Together, we can achieve our shared vision of a prosperous and inclusive community.

Thank you for your ongoing support, and I look forward to working with you in the years ahead. Let’s collaborate to build a much stronger and better organization for our Canadian Chinese business community in Shanghai. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Jenny Fan

Chair of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai


Message from the Honorary President

I am pleased to offer greetings on behalf of the Consulate General of Canada in Shanghai, to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai (CanCham) as it prepares for its 2023 Annual General Meeting. 

The year 2022 was very difficult for the Canadian business community in Shanghai and for residents of China in general. China’s application of its zero-COVID approach in the face of a rise in clusters of infections across the country resulted in very serious disruption to life and work in the country. Shanghai Municipality was heavily affected by lockdowns and isolation of housing compounds or districts throughout the year, epitomized by the unprecedented hard lockdown of the entire population in April and May.  

CanCham navigated through these difficult circumstances, supporting its members and raising the profile of Canadian business interests in East China. CanCham was effective in advancing members’ interests by forging new relationships and developing MOUs with key stakeholders and local authorities. In addition to delivering very successful community-facing events including the Maple Leaf Ball, Canadian Thanksgiving Dinner and the Christmas Gala, CanCham also stepped up to deliver value for its membership and for Canada at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, and through business delegation visits to Taicang, Jiangsu Province and Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province. 

In late November 2022, the Canadian Government launched Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, describing its commitment to engage over the long term across this vast region. It is clear that every issue that matters to Canadians will be shaped by the relationships that Canada has with countries throughout the Indo-Pacific, whether on regional peace and security, strengthening economic growth and resilience, enhancing our significant people-to-people ties, or supporting sustainable development. Canada’s approach to China is clear and is a critical part of the Indo-Pacific Strategy, and I am convinced that the experienced and well-informed Canadian business community in Shanghai will continue to play an important role in the years ahead. 

In December 2022, the Chinese government abandoned its zero-COVID approach, eliminating the use of arbitrary and restrictive measures that had undermined daily life and travel. Governments, business and institutions in China have responded to the new risks associated with COVID but are also actively adjusting plans to reflect the ambition they have for a 2023 that will feature a re-opened country and a reconnected population.  

On behalf of the Consulate General of Canada, I am pleased to reaffirm our commitment to collaborate with and support CanCham in the pursuit of common objectives, notably success for Canadian business, a strong Canada brand in local markets, and constructive engagement with local partners across East China.  

Dave Murphy

Consul General of Canada in Shanghai

Honorary President, CanCham


Board of Directors

CanCham Shanghai is led by a Board of Directors composed of 11 elected directors and 1 ex-officio director. The directors are either Canadian MNCs’ representatives or Canadian entrepreneurs running their own business in China. They represent Canadian industrial diversity and strength on the business scene in China. Board members are responsible for forming and driving the policies as well as providing guidance on all the activities of the Chamber.

  • Honorary President
    Dave Murphy
    Consul General of Canada in Shanghai
  • Chair of the Board
    Jenny Fan
    Head of Customer Franchise/Chief Customer Officer - Manulife-Sinochem (MSL)
  • Vice-Chair of the Board
    Willy Wang
    Managing Director, Greater China – Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (CPKC)
  • Vice-chair Ex-Officio
    Alex Cerat
    Deputy Consul General & Senior Trade Commissioner
  • Eric Rupert
    CEO - altPlus Technologies
  • Celine Wang
    Principal - B+H Consulting International Inc.
  • Simon Pierre Turcotte
    General Manager - Shanghai Soucy Rubber Co Ltd.
  • Bryce Jenner
    Founder/CEO - True Legend Hospitality Group
  • Daniel Cheng
    Managing Director - Brookfield Asset Management
  • ​Paul Moysiuk
    Founder and Canadian Lawyer at Moxiu Law (MX Law)
  • Eunice Wang
    Director - Bank of Montreal (China) Co. Ltd. Shanghai Branch
  • Treasurer
    Novax Mao
    Director of Finance LAP LINAMAR Asia Pacific Group

Advisory Council:

 

Le conseil consultatif complète les connaissances et les compétences du conseil d'administration. Il contribue à l'efficacité de la gouvernance de la Chambre et renforce les relations avec les chefs de file du monde des affaires canadien en Chine.

 

 

  • Mark Ceolin
    Council Chair
    Red Gate International Limited
  • Kevin Tsui
    Council Vice Chair
  • Robert Martin
    CEO
    Robert Martin Associates
  • Donghai Du
    VP Marketing North Asia
    Canpotex
  • Anthony Fong
    Consultant
    Liburdi Engineering Ltd.
  • Stuart Mercier
    Vice President
    Bookfield Asset Management
  • Travis Joern
    Director of Communications
    Canada Wood Group
  • Jackie Greenizan
    Global Channel Manager
    Fonterra
  • Jim Athanasopoulos
    Executive Director
    IMAX China
  • Jean-François Lépine
    Directeur des Représentations du Gouvernement du Québec en Chine.
  • Kai Zhang
    CEO and General Manager
    Manulife-Sinochem
  • Veronique Gong
    Chief Representative Asia
    National Bank of Canada