Minister Ng introduces modernized Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement

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Ottawa – The modernized Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) marks a new era in Canada and Ukraine’s economic relationship and will be fundamental to the participation of Canadian businesses in Ukraine’s economic reconstruction and recovery from Russia’s illegal and unjustified invasion. Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, tabled the text of the modernized CUFTA in …

Investing $23m in Ontario-based Edesa Biotech, Inc

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The project will be a stepping stone in therapies for the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome, a life-threatening form of respiratory failure and leading cause of death in COVID-19 patients Markham – The Government of Canada is working tirelessly to rebuild Canada’s domestic biomanufacturing sector to develop safe and efficient treatments for Canadians. Since March 2020, over $2.1 billion …

Minister Ng concludes participation in Africa Accelerating conference

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Toronto – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, delivered a keynote address to kick off the Africa Accelerating 2023 conference in Toronto, Ontario. During the conference, Minister Ng discussed Canada’s efforts to advance trade and investment priorities and deepen economic cooperation between Canada and the countries of Africa. Minister Ng highlighted Canada’s support for the …

Govt on Mexico’s ban of use of genetically engineered corn 

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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: “Canada will participate as a third party in the dispute settlement proceedings initiated by the United States under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) regarding the use of genetically engineered corn in tortillas and dough. Canada …

Minister Ng to attend G20 Trade, Investment Ministerial Meeting in India

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Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, will participate in the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting in Jaipur, India. This year’s meeting, under India’s G20 Presidency, will provide an opportunity to further promote Canada’s international trade priorities, including fostering inclusive and resilient global prosperity. Minister Ng will also meet with some of her …

Minister Ng to attend Asean meetings in Indonesia

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Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, announced that she will attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Economic Ministers (AEM) Meeting, being held from August 18 to 20, 2023, in Semarang, Indonesia. At the AEM-Canada Consultation, an event related to the meeting, Minister Ng will discuss opportunities to increase trade and investment …

Minister Ng on US duty rates on Canadian softwood lumber

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Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, issued the following statement regarding the final results from the fourth administrative reviews by the U.S. Department of Commerce of its anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on certain softwood lumber products from Canada: “Canada is very disappointed that the United States continues to impose unwarranted and unfair …