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Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada Act

Version of section 3 from 2002-12-31 to 2005-06-28:


Marginal note:Purpose of Foundation

 The purpose of the Foundation is to develop closer ties between the peoples and institutions of Canada and the peoples and institutions of the Asia-Pacific region by

  • (a) promoting mutual awareness and understanding of the cultures, histories, religions, philosophies, languages, life styles and aspirations in the Asia-Pacific region and Canada and their effects on each other’s societies;

  • (b) supporting development cooperation between organizations, institutions and associations in Canada and in the Asia-Pacific region;

  • (c) promoting collaboration among organizations, institutions and associations in private and public sectors in Canada and in the Asia-Pacific region;

  • (d) promoting closer economic and commercial ties between Canada and the Asia-Pacific region;

  • (e) promoting, in Canada, scholarship in and expertise on economic, cultural, social and other subjects relating to the Asia-Pacific region, and in the Asia-Pacific region, scholarship in and expertise on economic, cultural, social and other subjects relating to Canada; and

  • (f) collecting information and ideas relating to Canada and the Asia-Pacific region and disseminating such information and ideas within Canada and the Asia-Pacific region.

  • 1984, c. 12, s. 3

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