[L to r]: Mr. Bac Nguyen, Vice-Chair, Vietnam–Canada Business Association; Dr. Julie Nguyen, Strategic Advisor, OWIT-Toronto; Prime Minister Mark Carney; and Dr. Phuoc Dang, Chair, Canada Vietnam Society

[L to r]: Thanh Phan, Founder & Lawyer, Elite Law Corporation; Mr. Bac Nguyen, Vice-Chair, Vietnam–Canada Business Association; President Vietnam Tô Lâm; and Dr. Julie Nguyen, Strategic Advisor, OWIT-Toronto

OWIT-Toronto Strategic Advisor Dr. Julie Nguyen, Chair of Canada-ASEAN Initiatives at York University and Director of the Canada-Vietnam Trade Council, was in Ottawa during the historic state visit of Vietnam’s General Secretary and President Tô Lâm. The visit marked an important milestone in bilateral relations, with Canada and Vietnam officially elevating their relationship to a Strategic Partnership, expanding cooperation in areas including trade and investment, digital technology and innovation, energy, education and people-to-people ties.

During the visit, President Tô Lâm met with Prime Minister Mark Carney, with discussions focused on strengthening economic ties and expanding opportunities for cooperation between the two countries. The new Strategic Partnership represents another step toward deeper Canada - Vietnam engagement and creates opportunities for Canadian businesses seeking to diversify and strengthen connections within the Indo-Pacific region.