Delhi – Mary Ng, Minister of Export, Trade and Economic Development, spoke at the launch of Canada-Asean Business and Trade Association. She said: “I look forward to working together to grow opportunities for Canadian businesses within Asean. I also met with business leaders at the Business 20 (B20) in Delhi. From clean tech innovators, to manufacturers, to chambers of commerce, …
Govt on Mexico’s ban of use of genetically engineered corn
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, and Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, issued the following statement: “Canada will participate as a third party in the dispute settlement proceedings initiated by the United States under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) regarding the use of genetically engineered corn in tortillas and dough. Canada …
Minister Ng meets with Secretary-General of Asean
Semarang – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) during the Asean Economic Ministers Meeting (AEM) in Indonesia. During the meeting, Minister Ng thanked Secretary-General Kao for his ongoing support in finalizing the Asean-Canada Strategic Partnership this year. Minister Ng highlighted the …
Minister Ng to attend Asean meetings in Indonesia
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, announced that she will attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Economic Ministers (AEM) Meeting, being held from August 18 to 20, 2023, in Semarang, Indonesia. At the AEM-Canada Consultation, an event related to the meeting, Minister Ng will discuss opportunities to increase trade and investment …
Mary Ng appreciates hard work of Canadian workers
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export, Trade and Economic Development met farmers to celebrate the 20th Food Day Canada. She said: “Let’s all take a moment to appreciate the hard work and contributions of Canadian workers in the agri-food sector. Go eat at your favourite local spot, buy some fresh local produce, and enjoy the incredible food has to …
Minister Ng on US duty rates on Canadian softwood lumber
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, issued the following statement regarding the final results from the fourth administrative reviews by the U.S. Department of Commerce of its anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on certain softwood lumber products from Canada: “Canada is very disappointed that the United States continues to impose unwarranted and unfair …
1st businesses to be part of Global Hypergrowth Project announced
Toronto – When innovative Canadian companies act as anchors in their communities, they create good jobs and build support for small businesses. The Government of Canada is committed to creating the best conditions to foster and grow more Canadian trailblazing companies—helping to ensure that our economy is strong here at home, but also that our businesses grow into leaders around …
Minister Ng concludes successful 7th meeting of CPTPP
Auckland – In Auckland, New Zealand, Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, concluded her participation in the seventh Commission meeting of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) hosted by New Zealand. Minister Ng and her CPTPP partners welcomed the United Kingdom as the newest member of the agreement. As Canada’s …
Minister Ng to participate in CPTPP Commission meeting in Auckland
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will participate in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Commission meeting in Auckland, New Zealand on July 16. She will also take part in a joint press conference at the end of the meeting. While in Auckland, Minister Ng will reinforce Canada’s …
Minister Ng concludes successful Canada-US-Mexico Agreement Free Trade Commission meeting
Cancún, Mexico – The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) is one of the largest free trade agreements in the world, generating nearly $2 trillion in trade, leading to economic growth and helping to raise the standard of living in all 3 countries. Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, Ambassador Katherine Tai, United States Trade …