Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, participated in this year’s first meeting of G7 Trade Ministers. Hosted by Italy, the virtual meeting included the participation of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO. Minister Ng welcomed Italy’s G7 presidency and proposed agenda for 2024, and conveyed Canada’s commitment to work closely with its G7 …
Minister Ng on US’ determination on tin mill steel products from Canada
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, has issued the following statement regarding the United States International Trade Commission’s (USITC’s) determination on tin mill steel imports from Canada: “Today, the USITC determined that imports of Canadian tin mill steel products did not cause or threaten to cause injury to domestic U.S. producers. Canada is …
Minister Ng promotes renewed Team Canada engagement during DC visit
Ottawa – Canada and the United States have one of the closest and most important trade relationships in the world, built on long-standing shared values and deeply integrated supply chains that create opportunities for businesses and workers on both sides of the border. Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met today with industry and business …
Minister Ng advances rebuilding Ukraine on Western Canada tour
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development has concluded her first trip of the year with a tour of Western Canada. Minister Ng visited Edmonton, Alberta; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Winnipeg, Manitoba, this past week, connecting with local businesses leaders and provincial ministers. During these interactions, her focus was on showcasing opportunities for Canada in …
Canada challenges US decision to maintain softwood lumber duties
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, issued the following statement regarding the United States’ unfounded duties on Canadian softwood lumber: “Today, Canada filed a notice of intent to challenge the United States International Trade Commission’s (USITC’s) decision to maintain duties on Canadian softwood lumber products, under Chapter 10 of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement …
Supporting expansion of services at ventureLAB
$4.5 million for next phase of the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, supporting 30 technology companies while creating and maintaining over 170 jobs in southern Ontario Markham – Southern Ontario is home to some of the most dynamic and diverse technology hubs in North America. Our tech sector plays an important role in the success of our country’s economy. The Government of …
Canada reaches record $12b in support for cleantech businesses
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, announced that Export Development Canada (EDC) provided a record of more than $12 billion in support for cleantech business in 2023, achieving its target 2 years ahead of schedule. In 2022, EDC set the goal of providing $10 billion in support for cleantech businesses in 2025. As …
Minister Ng on US final determination regarding tin mill steel products from Canada
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, issued the following statement regarding the United States’ final anti-dumping determination on steel imports from Canada: “Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a final anti-dumping duty rate of 5.27% on imports of tin mill steel products from Canada. Canada is disappointed with this determination. The Canadian …
Canada to benefit from air transport deal with Ethiopia, Jordan, Türkiye
Ottawa – All Canadians benefit from ample and diverse flight options, whether travelling for pleasure or business, or moving people and goods. The Government of Canada is working hard to expand Canada’s international air transport agreements to offer more choice and convenience for shippers and travellers. The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, today announced that Canada has recently expanded its …
Mary Ng to lead Trade Missions to Malaysia, Vietnam, South Korea
Ottawa – Building on the success of the Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan in fall 2023, Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, announced that she will lead Team Canada trade missions to Malaysia and Vietnam from March 24 to 29 and to South Korea from April 21 to 25, 2024. During the trade missions, …