Markham — Community centres in Markham will get retrofits to assist the City in reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. The federal government and City of Markham will invest more than $6.4 million and $1.5 million, respectively, towards energy efficient upgrades for the Mount Joy Community Centre, Thornhill Community Centre, and the RJ Clatworthy Arena. Announced by Minister Mary Ng, MP …
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, advanced Canada’s trade priorities during the fourth Joint Committee Meeting of the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which she co-chaired with Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission. In a bilateral meeting with Dombrovskis, Minister Ng discussed ways to build on the success of …
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, participated in this year’s first meeting of G7 Trade Ministers. Hosted by Italy, the virtual meeting included the participation of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO. Minister Ng welcomed Italy’s G7 presidency and proposed agenda for 2024, and conveyed Canada’s commitment to work closely with its G7 …
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, has issued the following statement regarding the United States International Trade Commission’s (USITC’s) determination on tin mill steel imports from Canada: “Today, the USITC determined that imports of Canadian tin mill steel products did not cause or threaten to cause injury to domestic U.S. producers. Canada is …
Ottawa – Canada and the United States have one of the closest and most important trade relationships in the world, built on long-standing shared values and deeply integrated supply chains that create opportunities for businesses and workers on both sides of the border. Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met today with industry and business …
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met virtually with Sonsoles García, Ecuador’s Minister of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries. As this was their first bilateral meeting, Minister Ng congratulated Minister García on her Cabinet appointment and expressed Canada’s commitment to expanding the rapidly growing trade relationship between Canada and Ecuador. Noting Ecuador’s …
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development has concluded her first trip of the year with a tour of Western Canada. Minister Ng visited Edmonton, Alberta; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Winnipeg, Manitoba, this past week, connecting with local businesses leaders and provincial ministers. During these interactions, her focus was on showcasing opportunities for Canada in …
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, issued the following statement regarding the United States’ unfounded duties on Canadian softwood lumber: “Today, Canada filed a notice of intent to challenge the United States International Trade Commission’s (USITC’s) decision to maintain duties on Canadian softwood lumber products, under Chapter 10 of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement …
$4.5 million for next phase of the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, supporting 30 technology companies while creating and maintaining over 170 jobs in southern Ontario Markham – Southern Ontario is home to some of the most dynamic and diverse technology hubs in North America. Our tech sector plays an important role in the success of our country’s economy. The Government of …
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, announced that Export Development Canada (EDC) provided a record of more than $12 billion in support for cleantech business in 2023, achieving its target 2 years ahead of schedule. In 2022, EDC set the goal of providing $10 billion in support for cleantech businesses in 2025. As …
