Symposium "Voices and Values: Canada’s Evolving Identity and Global Influence"
Schedule
Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm
UTC+09:00Location
7-3-38 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan 107-8503 | Minato, TY
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Symposium ”Voices and Values: Canada’s Evolving Identity and Global Influence”Date: Tuesday, March 24
17:30-19:45 (Symposium )
Venue: Embassy of Canada Oscar Peterson Theatre
* Online viewing will also be available (livestream only - no interpretation; no Q&A participation)
In a world shaped by shifting security dynamics and economic pressures, fostering trust-based partnerships and mutual understanding between Canada and Japan has never been more vital. Marking the launch of the Encyclopedia of Canadian Culture, this symposium will explore Canada’s evolving identity and the role of soft power, particularly cultural diplomacy, in amplifying Canada’s voice and influence on the global stage- inviting open dialogue and lively exchange with the audience.
We look forward to your attendance.
Host Organizer: Embassy of Canada
Co-Host: Japanese Association for Canadian Studies
Collaboration: Maruzen Publishing Co., Ltd.
Language: Japanese/English (simultaneous interpretation)
< Panelists >
￭ Professor Nobuyuki SATO, Ph.D., Vice President, Chuo University, Former President of the Japanese Society for Canadian Studies (JACS)
￭ Professor Toshihiro TANAKA, Reitaku University, Vice President of the Japanese Society for Canadian Studies
￭ Laurie Peters, Minister and Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Canada to Japan
< Moderator >
￭ Sirine Hijal, Counsellor (Public Affairs), Embassy of Canada to Japan
￭ Registration: https://bit.ly/4kVc4AH
Remarks
￭ Please note that visitor access to the Embassy of Canada requires photo identification.
￭ Visitors are required to pass through security screening.
￭ We regret that parking on the Embassy grounds is not available.
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7-3-38 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan 107-8503, 東京都港区赤坂７丁目３−３８,Minato, JapanEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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