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 …
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, issued the following statement regarding the United States’ final anti-dumping determination on steel imports from Canada: “Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a final anti-dumping duty rate of 5.27% on imports of tin mill steel products from Canada. Canada is disappointed with this determination. The Canadian …
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export, Trade and Economic Development said: “Let them be your catalyst for innovation! Connect with leading researchers and funding partners to achieve breakthroughs.” Innovation creates new products and services. It improves processes, increases productivity and generates efficiencies. It responds to challenges such as climate change, pandemics and international competitiveness. The Ontario Collaborative Innovation Platform …
Ottawa – All Canadians benefit from ample and diverse flight options, whether travelling for pleasure or business, or moving people and goods. The Government of Canada is working hard to expand Canada’s international air transport agreements to offer more choice and convenience for shippers and travellers. The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, today announced that Canada has recently expanded its …
Ottawa – Building on the success of the Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan in fall 2023, Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, announced that she will lead Team Canada trade missions to Malaysia and Vietnam from March 24 to 29 and to South Korea from April 21 to 25, 2024. During the trade missions, …
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, today participated in a virtual meeting of WTO trade ministers hosted by the United Arab Emirates. The ministers discussed key priorities and solutions aimed at producing a strong outcome at the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13), scheduled for February 26 to 29, 2024. At today’s meeting, Minister …
