Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, participated in the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting, which was held in Lima, Peru, from November 13 to 16, 2024.
This meeting provided an opportunity for Canada to advance its international trade and investment priorities, including:
- advocating for inclusive trade, economic empowerment and growth that benefits everyone
- promoting sustainable and interconnected growth
- supporting the rules-based multilateral trading system, with the WTO at its core
- advancing efforts toward a reformed and modernized WTO that ensures fair competition, a level playing field for businesses and sustainable and inclusive trade so that it remains relevant in an ever-changing world.
While in Lima, the Minister met with international partners and Canadian business representatives to discuss further collaboration on trade and investment. She also highlighted key milestones in the Canada-Peru bilateral relationship, including the 15-year anniversary of the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement as well as the 80-year anniversary of Canada-Peru diplomatic relations; both of which continue to benefit a wide range of Canadian exporters and service providers from coast to coast to coast.
“Canada’s commitment to deepening engagement in the Indo-Pacific is stronger than ever, and the APEC Ministerial Meeting offers a vital opportunity to drive our trade agenda forward for Canadians. This platform allows us to strengthen our economic ties with key partners, promote sustainable growth and champion inclusive prosperity. I am eager to collaborate with my international counterparts to build a resilient and dynamic economy that benefits Canada’s middle class now and into the future.” – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development