Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, furthered Canadian leadership and trade objectives while in Warsaw, Poland, this week. Minister Ng met with Jacek Tomczak, Poland’s Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology, which is responsible for overseeing the ratification of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). …
Kyiv – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal on June 26, 2024, to discuss continued collaboration between Canada and Ukraine and bilateral trade in the context of Ukraine’s reconstruction. The meeting underscored Canada’s commitment to strengthening ties with Ukraine and supporting its sovereignty and economic development. …
Ottawa – The WTO plays a key role in strengthening economic ties around the world. It provides transparency and predictability for businesses, which creates jobs for the middle class. Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, today welcomed the WTO Secretariat’s Trade Policy Review report on Canada’s international trade performance since 2019. The report recognizes Canada’s …
Ottawa – Science, technology and innovation (STI) play a pivotal role in our daily lives and improve our understanding of the universe. Global Affairs Canada signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Netherlands aimed at advancing STI, which will help address current global challenges and drive economic growth in both countries. Building on a foundation of long-standing friendship and …
Texas – Mary Ng, Minister of Export, Trade and Economic Development, met with Texas Governor Greg Abbott. She said: “Canadian businesses, provinces and I had the opportunity to meet with Governor Abbott to discuss our commitment to our future working relationship. Texas is our third largest trading partner in the US- it is essential to continue creating opportunities for our …
Ottawa – Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, supported by Federal Ministers* issued the following statement in commemoration of the tenth anniversary of Menstrual Hygiene Day, as the Government of Canada continues to advance menstrual equity. “Menstrual health is an integral part of overall health, as well as a key component of comprehensive sexual and reproductive …
Phoenix – The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) supports growth and prosperity across North America, generating nearly $2 trillion in annual merchandise trade. Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, and Raquel Buenrostro, Mexico’s Secretary of Economy, attended the fourth CUSMA Free Trade Commission (FTC) meeting, hosted by the United States …
Phoenix – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with Ambassador Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, at the fourth Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Free Trade Commission meeting, hosted by the United States in Phoenix, Arizona. During their meeting, Minister Ng emphasized the need for the 3 countries to continue working together to successfully implement …
Arequipa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, participated in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting in Arequipa, Peru. The meeting’s theme was Empower, Include, Grow. While at the APEC meeting, Minister Ng emphasized the importance of the rules-based multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core. She encouraged APEC …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will welcome Enrique A. Manalo, Secretary for Foreign Affairs for the Philippines, to Ottawa on May 8, 2024. This year is a significant milestone for Canada and the Philippines as the two countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations. The long-standing friendship shared by the two countries is …
