Public consultations on Canada’s approach to partnerships in Africa

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Ottawa – Canada has been actively reviewing its approach, in line with the feminist foreign policy and feminist international assistance policy, to engaging with African countries and institutions to build stronger, expanded and more visible partnerships. Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, and Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, …

Minister Ng on US Department of Commerce 5th review of duties on Canadian softwood lumber

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Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, issued the following statement on the final results of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s fifth administrative review of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on certain Canadian softwood lumber products: “Canada is extremely disappointed that the US Department of Commerce has significantly increased its unfair and unwarranted duties on softwood …

Minister Ng strengthens Canada-US trade relations during visit to Buffalo

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Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, concluded her 2-day visit to Buffalo, New York State, and Southern Ontario, during which she met with local businesses, spoke with government officials and promoted bilateral trade. The visit was part of the Government of Canada’s ongoing Team Canada engagement strategy with the United States. The strategy …

Minister Ng advances Canada’s trade priorities at G7 Trade Minister’s Meeting

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Ottawa – Canada and countries around the globe are facing global economic uncertainty. This includes challenges that destabilize international supply chains and threaten global economic stability and recovery. An open, inclusive, sustainable, and rules-based international trading system can help mitigate these challenges. Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, participated in the Italy-hosted G7 Trade Minister’s …

Minister Ng meets Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister

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Italy – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with Antonio Tajani, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on the margins of the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Trade. Minister Ng expressed Canada’s appreciation of Italy’s 2024 G7 presidency and welcomed the strong outcomes of the G7 Summit in Apulia, …

Minister Ng meets UK’s Secretary of State for Business & Trade, President of Board of Trade

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Italy – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met for the first time with Jonathan Reynolds, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade and President of the Board of Trade, on the margins of the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Trade in Reggio Calabria, Italy. Minister Ng congratulated Secretary Reynolds on his recent …

Minister Ng meets with WTO’s Director-General

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Reggio Calabria – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with the WTO’s Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on the margins of the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Trade, which is being held in Reggio Calabria, Italy, on July 16 and 17, 2024. Minister Ng and Director-General Okonjo-Iweala discussed how Canada can continue to support efforts to strengthen …

Minister Ng to promote trade in Greece, Italy, attend G7 Meeting

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Ottawa, Ontario -Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, is visiting Athens, Greece, and Rome, Italy, from July 11 to 15, to deepen bilateral relations and promote trade and investment in those countries. She will also participate in the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Trade, to be held in Villa San Giovanni and Reggio Calabria, Italy, from …

Modernized Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement enters into force

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Ottawa-New chapter opens in Canada and Ukraine’s relationship. Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, welcomes the official entry into force of the modernized Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA). This is a significant milestone in the Canada-Ukraine bilateral relationship. The modernized CUFTA will enhance trade, increase economic cooperation and support Ukraine’s financial reform and efforts to …

Minister Ng promotes Canadian trade interests during visit to Poland

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 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). …