Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, met with Jozef Síkela, Czechia’s Minister of Trade and Industry. In their meeting, Minister Ng thanked Minister Síkela for Czechia’s strong and continued support for Ukraine and underscored the need for further collaboration among like-minded countries over the longer term against Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. …
Ministers Bibeau, Ng on Mexican measures that impact Agri Innovation
Ottawa – Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, and Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, Mary Ng, released the following joint statement in response to the United States’ requested dispute settlement consultations with Mexico under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). These consultations are in regard to measures outlined in Mexico’s Presidential decree that …
Mary Ng meets with Japanese Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura
Detroit – Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, met with Yasutoshi Nishimura, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, on the margins of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade ministerial. During their meeting, Minister Ng shared with Minister Nishimura that she will be leading a Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan, as previously …
Minister Ng participates in Apec trade ministers’ meeting in Detroit
Detroit – International forums such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) provide Canada with an opportunity to advance trade priorities, such as building a resilient and interconnected Asia-Pacific region that advances economic prosperity and supports a sustainable future and equitable future for all. Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, attended the Apec Ministers …
Ministers Champagne, Ng meet with North American counterparts
Washington – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, concluded a two-day visit to Washington, D.C., where they took part in the first-ever North American semiconductor conference. Alongside Gina Raimondo, United States Secretary of Commerce, and Raquel Buenrostro, Mexico’s Secretary of Economy, the ministers explored …
Minister Ng welcomes India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry
Ottawa – India’s strategic, economic and demographic importance in the Indo-Pacific makes it a critical partner in Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. This week, Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, welcomed Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, and Indian business leaders to Canada. In …
Advancing Contract for Yonge North Subway Extension
Province connecting people to jobs and fighting gridlock in the Greater Toronto Area ORK REGION – The Ontario government is one step closer to getting shovels in the ground on the Yonge North Subway Extension. Today, the province issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Advance Tunnel Contract, marking a significant milestone in its plan to reduce gridlock, connect …
Minister Ng speaks with Mexico’s Secretary of Economy
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, spoke yesterday with Raquel Buenrostro, Mexico’s Secretary of Economy. During the call, Minister Ng expressed her concern with Mexico’s proposed mining reforms, which could affect Canadian investment in Mexico’s mining sector, as well as potential impacts on North American competitiveness and supply chain resiliency. The …
Minister Ng announces new investments for life sciences sector
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to creating a vibrant and sustainable venture capital (VC) industry in the Canadian life sciences sector. The result will be improved access to capital for innovative early-stage companies that are developing the solutions of the future while creating good jobs for Canadians from coast to coast to coast. Mary Ng, Minister of …
Canada, France create new joint committee on science & technology
Committee to increase collaboration on research between the two countries Ottawa – To solve the world’s most pressing challenges, we need the best and brightest working together. It is through open and collaborative research partnerships with like-minded countries that Canada is cementing its leadership position on the world stage and supporting the discoveries and innovations that will help Canadians, and …