"The Asia Pacific region is in flux. Its future is far from certain, but its longterm trajectory of growing prominence in the global system is clear. By 2025, the economies of Asia are expected to account for almost 50% of global output, and the combined gross domestic product of China and India is likely to exceed the total output of the G7. ... Canada has a large stake in the region's transformation. The Canada-Asia 2013 Conference "Navigating Asia's Future, Charting Canada's Strategy" set the scene for a two-day discussion aimed at empowering Canadians with the knowledge and skills to effectively respond to fundamental changes happening across the region. Over 500 leaders from Asia and Canada, representing a broad cross-section of government, business, civil society and academia, met in Vancouver between June 3-5, 2013 to discuss emerging trends in Asia and Canada's response to them. Among those in attendance were nearly 100 leading experts from Asia affiliated with the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council, as well 30 next-generation leaders from across the Asia Pacific region"--page 2.
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