Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, welcomed Gan Kim Yong, Minister for Trade and Industry of Singapore, to Ottawa. In a bilateral meeting, Minister Ng highlighted the importance of Singapore as a key partner under Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. The ministers discussed key trade policy issues, including free trade agreement negotiations between Canada and …
Montréal – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, accompanied by Fayçal El-Khoury, MP for Laval-Les Îles, Quebec, Lena Metlege Diab, MP for Halifax West, Nova Scotia, as well as members of Canada’s Lebanese community in Montréal, announced that Canada is providing $65 million in international assistance funding, including $27 million in humanitarian assistance funding and $38 million in development assistance …
Nebraska – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, traveled to Nebraska on May 3-4 as part of Team Canada’s U.S. engagement strategy. The Minister met with business and political leaders to discuss the importance of trade and investment between Canada and the state of Nebraska. Minister Champagne was also the keynote speaker at an event organized by the …
Italy – Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, represented Canada at this year’s Group of Seven (G7) Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment, which took place in Turin, Italy, from April 28 to 30. Working closely with G7 partners to advance key climate, environment, and biodiversity priorities, Minister Guilbeault underscored the importance of pursuing the transition toward cleaner …
South Korea – Mary Ng, Minister of Export, Trade and Economic Development, said the Canada-Korea FTA is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with tangible results for both our economies. She said: “Bilateral trade is up 82.5% since 2014, greater duty free access is achieved with over 99% in tariff reductions and Canada is Korea’s second largest destination for investment, …
On October 7, 2023, Hamas conducted a terrorist attack on Israel. This attack and the ensuing conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in thousands of casualties. The Government of Canada has since put in place measures to help Canadians get to safety, including assisted departures. Special measures for people living in Gaza Special measures are in place for people …
SEOUL – The Indo-Pacific region is home to some of Canada’s most important creative export markets and holds great growth potential for Canadian creative firms. The South Korean market, in particular, holds enormous promise. Canada’s Creative Export Strategy is helping our creative industries to shine in this market and advance their international business development goals. Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to …
Seoul – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, has concluded her visit to Seoul after leading a Team Canada Trade Mission to South Korea. As a key initiative under Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, these missions provide opportunities for Canadian and local companies to establish valuable connections with important players. In Seoul, Minister Ng welcomed more than …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions against Iran under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. Iran continues to threaten international peace and security through multiple destabilizing activities across the Middle East region and beyond. Iran poses a threat to the region both through its armed forces and through its support for its proxies, …
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export, Trade and Economic Development held an important “dialogue between the Business Council of Canada and the Federation of Korean Industries to enhance business partnerships and collaborations in Energy Security, Digital and AI Industries.“
