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Welcome to the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada's podcast hub. Listen to a wide variety of voices on topics in the Asia Pacific region that matter to Canada, and be sure to subscribe to be notified of our latest episodes!

  1. Minerals Matter: Navigating Canada’s Critical Minerals Moment

    FEB 9

    Minerals Matter: Navigating Canada’s Critical Minerals Moment

    In this introductory episode, APF Canada Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla speaks with Professor Pascale Massot, key advisor to the Critical Minerals Hub and APF Canada’s John H. McArthur Research Fellow, about China’s grip on critical minerals and the policy options available to Canada. Pascale Massot is an Associate Professor in the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa and the author of the award-winning book China’s Vulnerability Paradox: How the World’s Largest Consumer Transformed Global Commodity Markets. Massot explains why securing critical minerals has become an urgent challenge that goes beyond geology. China’s dominance, she argues, is the result of deliberate policy choices in Beijing as well as past decisions of offshoring processing capacity in the West. While China holds near-monopoly positions across much of the critical minerals value chain, Massot explains why it is not invincible. The episode concludes with Massot outlining realistic pathways for Canada to strengthen supply-chain resilience and reduce dependence on China.

    42 min
  2. CIAC Conversations: A Conversation with Sue Paish, CEO of DIGITAL

    FEB 5

    CIAC Conversations: A Conversation with Sue Paish, CEO of DIGITAL

    In our latest episode of CIAC Conversations, Sue Paish, CEO of DIGITAL (formerly Canada's Digital Technology Supercluster),joins APF Canada’s Communications Director, Mike Roberts, to discuss tech innovation ahead of this year’s annual Canada-in-Asia Conference (CIAC2026) in Singapore, February 10-11. The conversation dives into the role of DIGITAL in fostering innovation and technology development in Canada, the importance of talent development in the tech sector, and the geopolitical challenges and opportunities currently underpinning Canada-Asia relations amid global economic uncertainty. Sue highlights the technological innovative coming from Southeast Asia and emphasizes the importance of participating in events like CIAC2026 to build partnerships that span the transpacific. The discussion also touches on the future of AI and its implications for Canada as a leader in technology security and governance.

    22 min
  3. CIAC Conversations: Looking Ahead to Our Canada-in-Asia Conference 2026

    JAN 28

    CIAC Conversations: Looking Ahead to Our Canada-in-Asia Conference 2026

    In this first episode in our CIAC Conversations series of 2026, APF Canada’s President & CEO, Jeff Nankivell, joins APF Canada’s Communications Director, Mike Roberts, in advance of this year’s annual Canada-in-Asia Conference (CIAC2026) in Singapore, February 10-11.   The conversation touches on the origins and unique framework of the Canada-in- Asia Conference series, how it empowers Canada’s diversification efforts in the Asia Pacific in the context of increasing global uncertainty, the shared priorities of food security, energy security, and infrastructure underpinning this year’s conference, and the importance of creating and deepening connections between partners in Canada and Asia across business, government, research, and innovation.

    20 min
  4. Conversations Québécoises : Le Québec et la Corée du Sud : un partenariat stratégique en plein essor — une conversation avec Damien Pereira

    JAN 27

    Conversations Québécoises : Le Québec et la Corée du Sud : un partenariat stratégique en plein essor — une conversation avec Damien Pereira

    Alors que les relations entre le Québec et la Corée du Sud connaissent une évolution rapide, cet épisode analyse l’émergence d’un partenariat stratégique clé en Indo-Pacifique. Avec la participation de Damien Pereira, délégué du Québec à Séoul, la discussion met en lumière l’amélioration marquée de la perception de la Corée au Québec au cours des 15 dernières années, portée par les échanges culturels, l’influence mondiale de la culture populaire coréenne et la croissance soutenue du tourisme entre les deux sociétés. L’épisode aborde également l’approfondissement des liens économiques, notamment dans des secteurs stratégiques tels que les métaux, l’aérospatiale, la défense, les technologies de pointe ainsi que la filière des batteries et des véhicules électriques. Inscrite dans un contexte géopolitique de plus en plus complexe, la discussion porte sur les trajectoires futures des relations Québec–Corée et les possibilités de coopération accrue en matière diplomatique, commerciale et multilatérale.

    29 min
  5. Kakehashi Conversations: A Discussion with Health Geographer Dr. Alexander Wray

    JAN 16

    Kakehashi Conversations: A Discussion with Health Geographer Dr. Alexander Wray

    In this episode of Kakehashi Conversations, Siân Jones, Senior Program Manager for the Kakehashi Project and Mari Naganuma, APF Canada Project Specialist for Inclusive International Trade sit down with Dr. Alexander “AJ” Wray, Assistant Professor of Community Health Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Health Geographer, and proud alum of the Kakehashi Program.  Dr. Wray shares how his time in Japan offered lasting insights into the ways cities can be thoughtfully designed to better support the needs and comforts of their residents, and how the interdisciplinary nature of health geography sheds light on the powerful influence our physical surroundings have on our daily lives. He also speaks to the value of creating welcoming, accessible community spaces that encourage connection and supports the well-being of young people in particular.

    24 min
  6. Conversations québécoises: Pourquoi l’Asie du Sud-Est compte pour le Québec – Discussion avec Catherine Tadros

    12/15/2025

    Conversations québécoises: Pourquoi l’Asie du Sud-Est compte pour le Québec – Discussion avec Catherine Tadros

    Dans cet épisode de Conversations québécoises, Alexandre Veilleux reçoit Catherine Tadros, déléguée du Québec à Singapour, qui cumule plus de 20 ans d’expérience au sein de la fonction publique québécoise. Dans ce balado, Mme Tadros aborde l’importance croissante des relations entre le Québec et l’Asie du Sud-Est, une région à la fois diversifiée et stratégiquement essentielle. Elle explique comment la Stratégie indo-pacifique du Québec a renforcé les liens politiques, culturels et économiques avec les États membres de l’ASEAN, tandis que les récents accords commerciaux impliquant le Canada — notamment avec l’Indonésie et dans le cadre du PTPGP — ouvrent de nouvelles avenues pour les entreprises québécoises. La conversation explore également le rôle de la francophonie dans la diplomatie régionale, les secteurs porteurs pour les entreprises du Québec, ainsi que le potentiel des technologies vertes et du leadership climatique pour approfondir la coopération entre le Québec et l’Asie du Sud-Est.

    39 min
  7. Kakehashi Conversations: Finding Hope in Humanitarian Aid – Part 2

    12/02/2025

    Kakehashi Conversations: Finding Hope in Humanitarian Aid – Part 2

    In this episode of Kakehashi Conversations, the second of a two-part series spotlighting alumni working in the humanitarian sector, Kakehashi Senior Program Manager Siân Jones and Research Scholar for South Asia Tanya Dawar speak with Stephanie Xu, a Communications Advisor for the International Committee of the Red Cross working in Rangoon, Myanmar, and proud Kakehashi alum of the 2018-19 university cohort.   Stephanie discusses lessons learned about differences in communications approaches based on cultural, especially the Southeast Asian context, and about the struggle to walk the fine line between raising awareness of humanitarian crises and respecting the dignity of vulnerable communities in her work as a documentary photographer. Stephanie explains how having an “open heart” is key to keeping her grounded and hopeful in the face of professional, physical, mental and emotional challenges.  We hope you enjoy this inspiring episode of Kakehashi Conversations!

    26 min
  8. Asia Pacific Conversations: Northeast Asia Security Under Trump 2.0

    11/27/2025

    Asia Pacific Conversations: Northeast Asia Security Under Trump 2.0

    In this episode of Asia Pacific Conversations, Dr. Victor Cha, President of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and Korea Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., discusses South Korea’s evolving economic and political landscape with APF Canada Vice-President Research & Strategy Vina Nadjibulla.  Cha explores the ‘roller-coaster’ of U.S.-South Korea relations, including the in-depth investment and defence deals announced by U.S. President Trump and Korean President Lee that shocked policy observers, and the unexpected policy direction the East Asian nation has taken in dealing with China. He provides an assessment of South Korea’s militarization strategies in the region and the prospect of North Korea being recognized as a nuclear power by the U.S.  Finally, Dr. Cha reflects on the takeaways from APF Canada’s inaugural Indo-Pacific Forum, hosted on October 1-2, 2025, in Ottawa, and the lessons South Korea could learn from Canada regarding economic diversification and contingency planning in the context of the unpredictable Trump 2.0 Administration.   Please enjoy this episode of Asia Pacific Conversations!

    40 min
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