Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, issued the following statement regarding new measures to combat forced labour announced in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement: “Forced labour is never acceptable anywhere in the world, and we must ensure that our global supply chains remain free of this abuse. “Building on our commitment in Budget …
Minister Ng announces support to help Canadian businesses succeed in Philippines
Ottawa – During the Team Canada Trade Mission to the Philippines, which was led by Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, Canadian companies announced several key initiatives and partnerships that will help advance trade and investment and create well-paying middle-class jobs for Canadians. Opportunities for Canadian businesses in the Philippines Air Canada flights from Vancouver, …
Minister Ng strengthens trade relations with Indonesia during Team Canada trade mission
Jakarta – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, has concluded her visit to Indonesia, the first stop of the largest ever Team Canada Trade Mission to Indonesia and the Philippines. The mission, a key initiative under Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, opened doors to an important market for a diverse group of Canadian exporters and innovators. With …
Minister Ng attends annual Asia-Pacific Economic Coop Ministerial Meeting in Lima
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 …
Canada and African Union Commission conclude 2nd Trade Policy Dialogue
Ottawa – A delegation of Canadian and African Union Commission (AUC) representatives met on November 6, 2024, in Toronto, Ontario, to continue discussions that started during the first Canada-AUC Trade Policy Dialogue, in May 2023. During the day-long meeting, Canadian and AUC officials exchanged ideas on important trade policy issues including: digital trade investment policy state-owned enterprises the World Trade …
Canada’s flagship initiatives to support its partnership with Africa
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, and Ahmed Hussen Minister of International Development announced a series of flagship initiatives which strengthen Canada engagement with African partners. To enhance diplomacy and to strengthen our presence and engagement with the African Union Commission and African governments, Minister Joly announced …
Expanded air travel between Canada and Australia
Ottawa – Expanding our international air transport travel relationships with other countries provides Canadians with greater choice and more convenience. Canadians want and deserve options for their international travel needs. Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, announced that Canada has recently expanded its air transport agreement with Australia. The expanded agreement includes an unlimited number …
Ministers speak on Canada’s CPTPP dairy tariff dispute with New Zealand
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, and Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, issued the following statement about Canada’s dairy tariff rate quota (TRQ) policies under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). “Canada is very disappointed that New Zealand has decided to continue to challenge Canada’s dairy TRQ system. …
Minister Ng announces Trade Missions to bring more of Canada to Indo-Pacific
Ottawa – Since the Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan nearly a year ago, these large-scale missions have visited Malaysia, Vietnam and the Republic of Korea and will soon visit Indonesia and the Philippines. Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, announced that she will lead a Team Canada Trade Mission to Australia from February 16 …
Minister Ng promotes Canada’s aerospace expertise in Belgium
Ottawa – Canada is a global leader in addressing climate change. Over the past 50 years, Canada’s fleet of more than 160 aerial firefighting aircraft—waterbombers—has been deployed worldwide to protect communities from the impacts of climate change. This demonstrates Canada’s commitment to environmental stewardship. Additionally, Canada’s expertise in the aerospace sector benefits the economy, creates jobs and boosts investments in …