Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto)

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (HKETO) highlighted Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis development and strengthened Canada–Hong Kong engineering collaboration at a reception hosted by the visiting Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) in Toronto on March 30.

Addressing nearly 100 professional engineers and HKIE members, the Director of HKETO,  Mr Bill Wong, noted the shared strengths of Hong Kong and Canada in engineering excellence and professional talent.

Describing it as a major growth engine for innovation and technology spanning about one-third of Hong Kong’s land area, Mr Wong highlighted the three key anchors in the Northern Metropolis: the Loop Area innovation and cross-boundary data collaboration zone, the San Tin Technopole for large-scale I&T development, and the University Town to integrate academia, research, and industry. The whole development is projected to generate significant long-term economic value and high-quality employment, while the University Town will strengthen global talent development and innovation capacity.

Mr Wong emphasised opportunities for Canadian participation in the development, particularly for construction, architecture and engineering firms, supported by policy incentives aimed at attracting global expertise.

Led by its President Ms Alice Chow, the HKIE delegation paid a visit to Canada from March 25 to April 1 to facilitate professional exchanges between Hong Kong and Canada. At the reception, Ms Chow also presented the current and planned development projects, engineering career opportunities in Hong Kong as well as HKIE’s support for members.