Chamber of Commerce and Industry - France Western Canada upcoming events

Open bar pour l’immigration francophone hors Québec - Go West (15 Sep 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT

CCI France-Western Canada invites you to an interactive webinar on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM (Vancouver) / 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM (Paris), led by Sandrine Bunch, Immigration Consultant and Founder of Cerise Immigration Consulting in Vancouver.

This session will provide a clear, practical, and hands-on overview of Francophone immigration pathways outside Québec, including Express Entry, Francophone Mobility, HR processes, realistic timelines, and common pitfalls to avoid, with a specific focus on the opportunities and realities of Western Canada.

A moderated live Q&A session will give participants the opportunity to ask questions and receive general, non-case-specific information. Please note that individual immigration advice will not be provided during the webinar.

Open to all, this event welcomes anyone looking to better understand Francophone immigration opportunities outside Québec, including employers, HR professionals, executives, recruiters, internationally mobile talent, and those simply curious about what Western Canada has to offer.

The event will be held online. Connection details will be shared with registered participants closer to the event date. The slides will be bilingual, and the presentation will be conducted in French. Registration is free. A replay will be available to registered participants for seven days after the webinar.

Dassault Systemes startup programs in North America (14 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Dassault Systèmes and the CCIFWC Aerospace Committee are glad to invite you to attend a new Webinar on August 25th:

Join the team behind Dassault Systèmes startup programs in North America as they present how they are helping deep-tech startups with SOLIDWORKS for Startups and 3DEXPERIENCE Lab programs. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the opportunities Dassault Systèmes can offer to help startups scale and grow.

Agenda and participants:

SOLIDWORKS for Startups program – Abhishek Bali, Rollin Willis
3DEXPERIENCE Lab – Sean Farrell, Stella Cortese
Q&A

Webinar: Aug 25 at 3pm-4pm (Vancouver) and 12-1pm (Montreal/Toronto)

Participation: free for CCIFWC members, CA$20 for non-members

Succeed beyong borders (27 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Looking to grow your career, expand your professional network or discover new opportunities in Western Canada?

Join us for an evening bringing together recruiters, professionals, entrepreneurs and members of Vancouver's business community for meaningful conversations and practical insights.

Recruiters will be on site, giving attendees the chance to connect directly with hiring professionals, learn about the local job market and hear what employers are looking for.

Throughout the evening, experienced professionals and business leaders will share their perspectives on:

• Building and advancing a career in Western Canada

• Navigating the local job market and recruitment landscape

• Developing and leveraging a strong professional network

• Identifying new career and business opportunities

• Turning connections into real opportunities

The evening will include dedicated networking time to meet recruiters, exchange with professionals and entrepreneurs, and connect with people from Vancouver's diverse business community, over drinks and food in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

Whether you're new to Western Canada, exploring your next career move, growing your business or simply looking to expand your network, this event offers practical insights and connections to help you move forward.

Come to learn, connect and open new doors for your future in Western Canada.