The Association for Canadian Studies (ACS), the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology at the Chinese Academy for Social Sciences (CASS) and the Center for Canadian Public Policy Studies of Fudan University successfully marked the 40th Anniversary of Canada-China diplomatic relations by inaugurating the Canada-China Forum on Migration and Identity. This event was held on July 5th, 2010 at the Canada Pavilion of Expo 2010 Shanghai and on July 6th at Fudan University, Shanghai (China).
        The Forum was opened by Mr. Wayne Scott, Deputy Commisioner General of the Canada Pavilion, and a keynote adress was delivered by Mrs. Roberta Jameson, President and CEO of the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation. On behalf the Canadian Embassy in China, Mr. Sidney Frank, Minister Counselor, gave a presentation on “Canada’s Multiculturalism and Citizenship Policy”.
        More than 50 scholars and policy-makers participated in this Forum to discuss the challenges associated with domestic and international migration in Canada and China. Experts from Canada presented papers on a variety of topics, including the condition of Aboriginal Peoples and Acadians, movement across the Canada-US borders and policies in Canada aimed at addressing the needs of a diverse population. Chinese scholars and policy-makers also presented papers, notably on the condition of Chinese national minorities and the impact of their migration to larger cities in the country. The Canada-China forum identified areas of common interest and established the basis for an ongoing dialogue and joint Canada-China research agenda on issues of migration and identity. "There is much to be learned about our two countries by better understanding the migration issues they face" said CASS Du Fachun, Chinese co-chair of the two-day forum. "We look forward to expanding the dialogue between policy-makers and researchers in the two countries and identifying innovative ways to address the challenges of migration, with a view to build a better future for all" stated Jack Jedwab, Canadian co-chair of the forum and Exe-cutive Director of the ACS.