Brunei – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, concluded her visit to Singapore and Brunei after participating in the third annual Canada-in-Asia Conference (CIAC), which was held from February 19 to 21, 2025, and organized by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and Universities Canada. As a world leader in the nuclear sector, Canada is …
Singapore – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with Gan Kim Yong, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry. During the meeting, Minister Ng noted the strong and long-standing partnership between Canada and Singapore as the 2 countries celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations. The Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister spoke …
Ottawa – Canada is a partner country for HANNOVER MESSE 2025, the world’s most important tradeshow for industrial and energy technologies, taking place in Hanover, Germany, from March 31 to April 4, 2025. Canada will showcase some of its cutting-edge advanced manufacturing capabilities, highly skilled talent, culture and innovation ecosystems, and will highlight its commitment to sustainable solutions and inclusive …
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met Don Farrell, Australia’s Minister for Trade and Tourism and Special Minister of State. At their meeting in Clare Valley, Australia, the 2 ministers discussed opportunities to advance the strong and diversified trade and investment relationship between Canada and Australia, which goes back 130 years. Minister Ng …
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, today announced the successful conclusion of free trade agreement negotiations between Canada and Ecuador. Once ratified in both countries, the Canada-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement is an important step in advancing Canada’s trade diversification strategy, opening new markets for Canadian businesses and enhancing their ability to compete on …
Ottawa – Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, today concluded a 2-day visit to the states of New Jersey and New York. During her trip, Minister Ng met with business leaders and state government officials. They discussed the enduring strength of the trade relationship between Canada and the United States. Minister Ng reiterated the economic and …
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 …
St. Catharines – The past few years have been challenging. It feels like the price of everything has gone up. While inflation has returned to the 2 per cent target and interest rates have been cut four times this year, Canadians still aren’t feeling the effects in their household budgets. The Government of Canada can’t set prices at the checkout, …
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, …
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 …
