Fly to Canada! - A Canada 150th Event

June 5, 2017

2009年6月20日

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.

Woman speaking at a podium with a microphone, man standing behind her. Canadian flags are displayed in a room.

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 )
A conference with presenters on stage and attendees in rows of seats. A projection screen displays a presentation.

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.

Presentation about Canada with Canadian flag.

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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