Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, announced that she will travel to Brussels, Belgium on October 4, 2024, where she will meet with representatives from Canadian aircraft manufacturer De Havilland Canada (DHC), the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), and Export Development Canada (EDC) representatives to highlight Canada’s continued engagement to support Canadian companies internationally. …
Taking action to protect workers, industries against Chinese competition
Ottawa – Canadian workers, the auto sector, the steel and aluminum industries, and related critical manufacturing supply chains are threatened by unfair competition from Chinese producers, who benefit from China’s intentional, state-directed policy of overcapacity and oversupply, as well as its lack of rigorous labour and environmental standards. That is why the federal government is taking further action to protect …
Canada named Country of Year for France’s 2025 Viva Technology
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, announced that Canada has been named the Country of The Year for Viva Technology 2025, the largest technology event in Europe, which is scheduled for June 11 to 14, 2025 in Paris, France. This honour reinforces Canada’s reputation as a worldwide leader in artificial intelligence. Scale AI, …
Minister Ng promotes trade and investment in Laos
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, concluded her participation in the 13th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Economic Ministers-Canada Consultation, in Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR). During the consultation, Minister Ng highlighted the progress Canada and ASEAN member states have made toward an ASEAN-Canada free trade agreement, and underscored the importance …
Minister Ng attends Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting in Lao
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, will be in Lao People’s Democratic Republic from September 19 to 21. She will also attend the Thirteenth Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Economic Ministers–Canada Consultation. At the consultation, Minister Ng will emphasize Canada’s firm commitment to ASEAN as a strategic partner and provide updates on …
Mary Ng talks trade with Mexican Secretary of Economy
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with the Mexican Secretary of the Economy, Marcelo Ebrard. She said: “Great meeting with my new counterpart. We share a strong commitment to our vital trading relationship. Through CUSMA/T-MEC/USMCA, we’re boosting North America’s competitiveness and strengthening our supply chains.”
Canada responds to international tax reforms
Ottawa – Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, issued the following statement following the US Trade Representative’s request for consultations on Canada’s digital services tax under the new NAFTA (the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement) : “Canada strongly supports international efforts to end the corporate tax race …
Canada will be there to help Ukraine rebuild: Mary Ng
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, has said: “Canada has supported Ukraine since day one of Russia’s illegal invasion, and we will be there to help Ukraine rebuild when they win this war.”
Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, said: “Thinking of going global? It’s time to consider Colombia. Learn how the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement can help you reduce costs and access a thriving market of 50 million potential consumers.” In August 2002, the Minister of International Trade announced that Canada and the Andean Community …
Minister Ng promotes EV sector, critical minerals in Sudbury
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, today concluded a trip to Sudbury, Ontario, where she engaged with local organizations focused on the critical minerals sector and electric vehicle (EV) industry. The Minister began her visit with a tour of the Cambrian College battery electric vehicle (BEV) lab in Sudbury. This is part of …