With collapse of TPP, Canada must turn focus to Asian bloc

The Globe and Mail mentioned UBC in a story about the importance of Canadian alternatives for access to free-trade relationships in Asia.

The Canada-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business Outlook Survey led by UBC, the Canada ASEAN Business Council and the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, showed that 94 per cent of responding companies were optimistic about opportunities in ASEAN, and 86 per cent expect the importance of the region to grow.