Detroit – Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, met with Yasutoshi Nishimura, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, on the margins of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade ministerial. During their meeting, Minister Ng shared with Minister Nishimura that she will be leading a Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan, as previously …
Detroit – International forums such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) provide Canada with an opportunity to advance trade priorities, such as building a resilient and interconnected Asia-Pacific region that advances economic prosperity and supports a sustainable future and equitable future for all. Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, attended the Apec Ministers …
Washington, DC – Canada and the United States (U.S) celebrate a historic alliance, steadfast friendship, and commitment to overcome the daunting challenges of today and realize the full potential of the relationship in the future. Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board, met with officials in Washington this week to promote advances in shared priorities, and discuss best practices in …
Ottawa – Canada has announced $84.6 million in funding for nutrition-specific programming to support the implementation of four new projects by Canadian partners. These projects will contribute to Canada’s 10-year Global Health and Rights commitment, including the priority focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and to Canada’s 2020 commitment to increase funding for gender-informed nutrition interventions. Gender …
Ottawa – The Horn of Africa is facing a climate emergency that shows no sign of ending. Having had below-average rainfall for more than 2 years, the region is experiencing its worst drought ever recorded. Even in areas where rain has recently fallen, the ground is too dry to absorb it, leading to devastating flash floods. Canada is extremely concerned …
Ottawa – Global Affairs Canada in a statement has said: “In light of what has been discussed between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the sidelines of the summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum in Bangkok …
Toronto— The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening ties with South Korea, a key partner for Canada in the Indo-Pacific, as we mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our two countries this year. Ali Ehsassi, Member of Parliament for Willowdale, on behalf of Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, highlighted the signing of a new …
Hiroshima – The G7 Leaders’ Summit in Hiroshim, Japan has ended and Prime Minister Justine Trudeau said he is “on our way back home, but we’re not done working with partners from around the world. We’ll continue to do that – to make your life more affordable, to create good jobs for Canadians, and to build a clean economy and …
Washington – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, concluded a two-day visit to Washington, D.C., where they took part in the first-ever North American semiconductor conference. Alongside Gina Raimondo, United States Secretary of Commerce, and Raquel Buenrostro, Mexico’s Secretary of Economy, the ministers explored …
Hiroshima – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Japan, Kishida Fumio, on the margins of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan. The leaders reaffirmed the strength of Canada and Japan’s strategic partnership as well as their shared commitment to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. They committed to continue working closely together to grow our …
