It started as the Canadian Society.
Since its inception, the CCCT has evolved from offering basic support to Canadians on the island into a Chamber that serves the needs of all Canadians and friends of Canada in Taiwan.
Anthony van Dyck, a founding director, has been active in the Canadian community in Taiwan since 2004, when the organisation was known as the Canadian Society. The definition of who it is for has not changed since: all Canadians, and friends of Canada.
Four numbers.
The two occasions the chamber is known for, in numbers.
Four things.
Building a vibrant community of Canadians through networking events, resources, and collaborative opportunities.
We raise awareness of Canada’s strengths and opportunities to Taiwanese businesses and government.
We foster relationships between Canadian and Taiwanese government officials to promote trade and investment.
We help Canadian companies understand the Taiwanese market and connect with local businesses.
What we run.
Celebration Canada
Celebration Canada is the largest Canada Day outside of Canada and the largest foreign national birthday celebration in Taiwan, with 9000+ people attending the event each year.
The chamber runs it with the support of the Taipei City Government, and works with the Formosa Cancer Foundation alongside it. The 2024 edition was the seventeenth, at Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Zhongzheng District. The 2026 edition was held on Saturday 27 June at the Taipei City Hakka Cultural Park.
Everything in the family zone is free: a bouncy castle, a balloon and magic show, carnival games, face painting, live music, Canadian food, and a photo scavenger hunt with English clues run with MIT English Learning Centers.
The Maple Ball
The Maple Ball is the chamber’s premier annual gala, celebrating the holiday season with fine dining, entertainment, and community spirit.
Since 2015, the Maple Ball has proudly supported the MacKay Memorial Hospital Children’s Ward, raising over NT$3 million through the steadfast generosity of our sponsors, partners, and guests.
The 2025 ball, Maple and Mistletoe, was held on Saturday 13 December at the Grand Hyatt.
The Toy Drive
Run alongside the Maple Ball, the Toy Drive takes Christmas to the young patients on MacKay Hospital’s Children’s Ward. Donors bring a new, unwrapped gift, and cash donations go towards buying more.
Christmas 2025 on the ward: cheerful carolers, a surprise visit from Santa Claus, and a reminder that the true meaning of Christmas is generosity, community spirit, and hope.
EmpowerHer
A women in business series that runs several times a year: a Women’s Day evening in March, a luncheon in October, an Advocacy in Action session in December, and a health and wellness session in May.
The chamber’s framing for the 2026 Women’s Day evening was an energizing atmosphere filled with thoughtful conversation, shared experiences, and genuine support.
Dragons’ Chamber
A pitch event for foreign entrepreneurs in Taiwan, sponsored and co-organised with Musa Trademark, whose CEO sits on the chamber’s board.
The Annual General Meeting
The chamber presents a summary of the previous year’s operational and financial highlights and unveils the business plan for the year ahead. Attendance is mandatory for voting members, and membership can be taken out or upgraded at the reception.
Where it happens.
A park in Zhongzheng, a ballroom in Xinyi, a children’s ward in Zhongshan.
Celebration Canada, with the Taipei skyline behind
Families at Celebration Canada
The Maple Ball ballroomThe Toy Drive at MacKay Memorial Hospital
Canadian food and drink at Celebration Canada
Free activities for childrenMembership has always been wide.
All Canadians, and friends of Canada. That has not changed since we were the Canadian Society.