(16-10-2026, Ottawa)
Chargé d’Affaires/ Ambassador of the Embassy of Myanmar in Canada, U Zaw Tun Oo, attended the symposium entitled “Building Canada–ASEAN Economic Resilience and Accelerating Market Penetration” at 1300 hrs on 13 October 2026 at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa.
The symposium was jointly organized by Canada–ASEAN Initiatives, the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, the ASEAN Committee in Ottawa, and the York Centre for Asian Research. It was attended by representatives from government agencies, the diplomatic community, the business sector, and academia. H.E. Muhsin Syihab, Ambassador of Indonesia to Canada and current Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Ottawa, delivered the opening remarks, while Senator Clément Gignac attended as the Chief Guest and delivered the keynote address.
The discussions covered a range of issues, including enhancing Canada–ASEAN market access, negotiations on the Canada–ASEAN Free Trade Agreement, regional economic cooperation, trade and investment opportunities, and strengthening economic resilience. The programme also featured keynote speeches, expert panel discussions, informal exchanges of views, and an Ambassadors’ Panel examining economic prospects in Southeast Asia and other regions. The symposium provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen economic relations between Canada and ASEAN Member States, deepen understanding of regional economic developments, and explore future opportunities for cooperation.
