Fly to Canada! - A Canada 150th Event

Site Admin • June 5, 2017

Canada eTA Programs, Multiculturalism in Canada, Study in Canada, Canada 150th Guide, Recommended Travel Spots

In the 4th installment of its Explore Canada series, the Tokai Japan Canada Society's Business Committee hosted an exclusive event promoting travel to Canada. The event welcomed four distinguished speakers from the Embassy of Canada in Japan, Consulate of Canada in Nagoya, and the TJCS itself.

Fly to Canada

Date : May 18 (Thu), 2017
Speakers :

  • Mr. Peter Christensen , Immigration Counselor - Embassy of Canada
  • Ms. Rie Takeda , Program Assistant (Immigration) - Embassy of Canada
  • Ms. Rika Tanaka , Office manager - Consulate of Canada, Nagoya
  • Mr. James Hedden , CEO - GDI Communications (TJCS Vice president )

Learning about Canada eTA Program

This year represents the 150th Anniversary of Canada's Confederation. We hope this event was helpful in making the attendees feel closer to, and know more about Canada.

Canada 150

Event summary:

  • Canada’s Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) Programs
  • Multiculturalism in Canada
  • Canada 150, Guide in Canada and Japan
  • Study, recommended locations in Canada
Many thanks to Mr. Peter Christensen and Ms. Rie Takeda from the Embassy of Canada who came up from Tokyo for this event.
Also, Ms. Rika Tanaka - Consulate of Canada, and Mr. James Hedden - TJCS Vice president.

We also thank the more than 50 attendees of this event.

Stay tuned for more meaningful, value-added events in the future.

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