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The Canadian community in Hong Kong

Canadian companies have always played an important part in Hong Kong's business community. Canada is a strategic trading partner for Hong Kong, responsible for US$4.56 billion in trade in 2005. Canadian companies are also significant investors in Hong Kong, with cumulative investment amounting to US$3.73 billion at the end of 2004.

Which Canadian companies?

The 150+ Canadian companies in Hong Kong are a vibrant and diverse group. Technology and financial services companies are particularly well represented, as companies seek to take advantage of increasing business opportunities in China. Large Canadian insurance firms and banks have a significant presence in Hong Kong, with many of them gradually expanding their client base, as well as their operations into Mainland China.

Canadian SMEs also flourish, particularly in the areas of IT, environmental technologies, infrastructure development and professional services.

For more information about Hong Kong's trade with Canada go to TDCTrade.com

Hong Kong and beyond

Hong Kong is a key entry point for businesses seeking to establish themselves in Asia, and a logical place from which to manage Asian operations. Over 40 of the Canadian companies in Hong Kong serve as a regional operations.

Canadian people in Hong Kong

There are currently more than 200,000 Canadian passport holders in Hong Kong. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is the largest Canadian business association outside of Canada. There are 100,000 Canadian university alumni and 23 active alumni associations in Hong Kong, as well as three international Canadian schools.
Leading Canadian companies operating in Hong Kong include:
Air Canada
Bank of Montreal
Bank of Nova Scotia
BCE Teleglobe
Bombardier
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
CDP Asia Investments
Crownlife Insurance Company
Falcon Insurance Company
Manulife
National Bank of Canada
Nortel
Royal Bank of Canada
Sun Life Financial
Toronto Dominion Bank


Key contacts for the Canadian community in Hong Kong
Canadian Consulate General in Hong Kong
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Chinese Canadian Association of Hong Kong
Canadian University Association -“ Hong Kong
Canadian Club of Hong Kong
Canadian International School of Hong Kong
Phoenix International School
Delia School of Canada


Related Links

Canadian Community Insight (in English)
Canadian Community Insight (in French)
Trade between HK and Canada
Canadian Consulate General in Hong Kong
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Chinese Canadian Association of Hong Kong
Canadian University Association -“ Hong Kong
Canadian Club of Hong Kong
Canadian International School of Hong Kong
Phoenix International School
Delia School of Canada
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    What leading Canadians in Hong Kong say about the city


    “Hong Kong is a great place to work, an exciting place to live, and possesses a very business friendly environment. In Hong Kong we have found the legal, regulatory and physical infrastructure that supports achieving our business objectives.”

    Robin Hibberd, Senior Vice President Asia-Pacific & Middle East, The Bank of Nova Scotia



    “The entrepreneurial spirit surges through Hong Kong like no other place, making it one of the most dynamic business communities in the world. Add to this the fact that it is surrounded by the fastest growing, most exciting manufacturing zone in the world, and you have a powerful combination for long term growth and prosperity.”

    Janet De Silva, Former Chairman, Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong



    Some recent Canadian investors and clients of InvestHK include:

    SwiftTrade Inc, Canada's largest proprietary trading company

    ProgressLuv2Pak International Limited, Canada's largest packaging company

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    Last updated on: 31/1/2007