April 16, 2026
Ottawa, ON | Indo Pacific Region
On April 16, 2026, witnessed by Prime Minister Mark Carneyand other invited guests, a virtual memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing ceremony took place between the 21 participating Chambers and Business Associations into forming a network called the Canadian Chambers of the Indo Pacific (CCIP).
"Now more than ever, with global trade changes and uncertainty, Canada's businesses of all
sizes need a champion like the CCIP. This regional partnership reflects the first time Canadian
business organizations that have banded together outside Canada for a more coordinated
presence in the Indo-Pacific for new business and trade opportunities. It is a strategic move
that will help us build resilient trade relationships and unlock new opportunities for growth”
His Excellency, Canada’s High Commissioner to the Republic of Singapore, Paul Thoppil,
Former Canadian Indo Pacific Trade Representative.
The MoU brings together the Canadian business communities from key Indo-Pacific markets, spanning from the Indian Subcontinent to Japan and across ASEAN to amplify the voice of Canadian business in Asia, catalyzed in partnership with the Canadian federal government, provincial governments and both the Canadian and Indo Pacific business communities.
CCIP, as a network consisting of 21 independent Chambers of Commerce coming together, representing Canadian and Asian companies, representing businesses that employ thousands of people and invest in the region, abide under this MoU for
Brett Stephenson
+65 9784 4831
brett@canchamsindopacific.ca
Adam A. Janikowski
+852 6793 8850
brett@canchamsindopacific.ca
The Canadian Chambers of the Indo Pacific is a coalition of Canadian Chambers of Commerce operating in the Indo Pacific Region that promotes trade, investments, and knowledge sharing.
Together, the individual Canadian Chambers of Commerce, representing their membership, encompass the voice of the Canadian and international businesses that invest, trade, and employ thousands across the region.
The Canadian Chambers of the Indo-Pacific (CCIP) unites 21 independent Canadian chambers of commerce across the Indo-Pacific, strengthening Canada’s economic voice and global partnerships.
Official network representation for independent Canadian business associations in Asia and the Pacific.
The Canadian Chambers of the Indo-Pacific (CCIP) unites 21 independent Canadian chambers of commerce across the Indo-Pacific, strengthening Canada’s economic voice and global partnerships.
Official network representation for independent Canadian business associations in Asia and the Pacific.
