Ottawa – Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met in Ottawa with Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of State for Foreign Trade. This was their first bilateral meeting. Minister Sidhu and Minister Al Zeyoudi discussed the importance of strengthening the trade and investment relationship between Canada and the UAE. To that effect, the ministers agreed …
Paris – Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, hosted a meeting with G7 trade ministers in Paris, France. Minister Sidhu led an important discussion on the G7’s role in contributing to a trade environment that supports our shared goals of driving economic growth, creating good-paying jobs, and building long-term prosperity. The G7 trade ministers engaged on pressing issues that are …
Ottawa – Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with Laurent Saint-Martin, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and French Nationals Abroad, on the margins of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, France. This was their first bilateral meeting. The ministers discussed shared trade priorities and how to handle global trade uncertainty, including through full …
Paris – Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, said: “In Paris, I had the honour of hosting my G7 trade counterparts for important discussions on global trade. We focused on driving growth, creating good jobs, and strengthening a rules-based trading system. We also stressed the need to tackle non-market practices.“
Paris – Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with Jonathan Reynolds, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade and President of the Board of Trade, on the margins of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, France. Minister Sidhu and Secretary of State Reynolds discussed expanding trade and investment through the …
Ottawa – Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, was in Paris, France, from June 2 to 4, 2025, to attend the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM), participate in meetings with WTO ministers and host a G7 trade ministers’ meeting. At the OECD MCM—chaired by Costa Rica with Canada, Australia and Lithuania as vice-chairs—Minister Sidhu …
Phnom Penh – The Government of Canada concluded a successful Team Canada Trade Mission (TCTM) to Thailand and Cambodia. The delegation, led by Sara Wilshaw, Canada’s Chief Trade Commissioner and Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, International Trade, brought together more than 150 representatives from over 90 Canadian organizations, of which 80% are small and medium-sized enterprises, to explore the unique business …
Ottawa – Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, will represent the Government of Canada in Quito at the inauguration of President Daniel Noboa. Canada and Ecuador share a strong and growing relationship, which will benefit from the bilateral free trade agreement that is on track for timely ratification. Minister Sidhu will relay Canada’s congratulations to President Noboa and his government …
Ottawa – After being sworn-in as the new Prime Minister, Mark Carney announced his new cabinet. Details are as follows: Maninder Sidhu is taking on the foreign affairs role Melanie Joly is minister of industry and minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for the Quebec regions Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne is minister of national revenue to his responsibilities. Dominic LeBlanc is …
BRAMPTON – Mayor Patrick Brown, alongside Regional Councillor Paul Vicente, Maninder Sidhu, MP for Brampton East and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, to speak on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, broke ground for Phase One of …
