The 2025 National Conference, hosted by the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association (HKCBA) and sponsored by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (HKETO), was held in Ottawa on September 12. The event brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders from across Canada and Hong Kong to exchange insights on the latest market trends, business outlooks, and opportunities in bilateral trade and investment.
In his welcome remarks, the Acting Director of the HKETO, Mr Gavin Yeung, highlighted Hong Kong’s strategic position, robust legal system, transparent regulatory environment and world-class infrastructure as key advantages for Canadian companies seeking expansion.
“Last year, the total number of local registered companies in Hong Kong surpassed 1.4 million,” said Mr Yeung. “The non-local companies registered also reached a record high of over 15 000. Both figures continue to grow this year.” Mr Yeung further shared that since January 2023, Invest Hong Kong has assisted more than 1 300 Mainland and overseas companies in setting up or expanding their businesses in Hong Kong.
In addition, Mr Yeung remarked on Hong Kong’s vital role amid global economic transformation. “In an ever-changing geopolitical landscape with escalating uncertainties, Hong Kong is the place that promises security and development,” he said. “China continues to be a major growth engine and maintains strong economic momentum while regions such as Canada are rapidly diversifying and strengthening ties with Asia. These developments highlight the importance of new markets and partnerships — areas in which Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to lead.”
The 2025 National Conference, themed “Think Diversification. Think Asia. Think Hong Kong”, featured a keynote address by Mr Martin Cauchon, Vice-Chairman of the Canada China Business Council and former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, on “Reset and Diversify: Unlocking Asia Through Hong Kong for Canadian Enterprises”, along with two panel discussions on market developments, innovation strategies, and sector-specific growth opportunities. Mr Christopher Chen, Head of Business and Talent Attraction at Invest Hong Kong in Canada, was among the panel speakers briefing participants on the business opportunities and support in Hong Kong. The event attracted around 150 participants, fostering valuable exchanges and strengthening business partnerships between Canada and Hong Kong.
香港經貿處支持渥太華二○二五年全國會議促進港加兩地商務連
由港加商會主辦、香港駐多倫多經濟貿易辦事處（香港經貿處）贊助的二○二五年全國會議於九月十二日在渥太華舉行，邀請加港兩地商界領袖、企業家和持份者就最新市場趨勢、業務前景、雙邊貿易和投資機會交流意見。
香港經貿處署理處長楊江鋒為會議致開幕辭時指出，香港具策略性地理位置、法制健全、規管制度透明，且有世界級基建設施，為加拿大企業拓展業務的理想地點。
他說：「去年，香港本地註冊公司的數目刷下新紀錄，共有超過1 400萬間；非本地註冊公司則有逾15 000間，本年的數字亦持續上升。」楊江鋒續分享自二○二三年一月起，香港投資推廣署已支援逾1 300間內地及海外企業來港開業或拓展業務。
楊江鋒亦強調香港在全球經濟環境的獨有角色。他說：「在地緣政治格局愈趨不確定之際，香港承諾穩定營商的環境。中國將繼續是全球主要增長動力，保持強勁經濟勢頭，而加拿大等地區則正在迅速多元化發展，並加強與亞洲的聯繫。這些發展凸顯了新市場和合作的重要性——香港在這些領域正正獨享領導優勢。」
二○二五全國會議以「Think Diversification. Think Asia. Think Hong Kong」為題，邀請到加中貿易理事會副主席暨前加拿大司法部長兼總檢察長Martin Cauchon 以「重啟與多元：透過香港為加拿大企業開啟亞洲之門」為題發表主題演講，並舉辦了兩場論壇，探討市場及創科發展，以及針對特定行業的發展機遇。論壇講者包括香港投資推廣署加拿大辦事處投資推廣總監陳立智，他亦向與會者介紹香港的商機和提供的支援。活動吸引約150位參加者出席，促進交流，加強加港兩地的商貿合作關係。
