Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, said: “Thinking of going global? It’s time to consider Colombia. Learn how the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement can help you reduce costs and access a thriving market of 50 million potential consumers.” In August 2002, the Minister of International Trade announced that Canada and the Andean Community …
Elevate Festival 2023-Canada’s largest tech & innovation fest held
Toronto – Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, and Economic Development, delivered remarks at the 2023 Elevate Festival, Canada’s largest technology and innovation festival. Minister Ng highlighted the steps the Government of Canada is taking to even the economic and entrepreneurship playing fields for all Canadians, focusing on federal support for women entrepreneurs and Canada’s inclusive approach to …
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 …
Minister Ng meets with Jozef Síkela, Czechia’s Minister of Trade & Industry
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, met with Jozef Síkela, Czechia’s Minister of Trade and Industry. In their meeting, Minister Ng thanked Minister Síkela for Czechia’s strong and continued support for Ukraine and underscored the need for further collaboration among like-minded countries over the longer term against Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. …
Ministers Bibeau, Ng on Mexican measures that impact Agri Innovation
Ottawa – Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, and Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, Mary Ng, released the following joint statement in response to the United States’ requested dispute settlement consultations with Mexico under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). These consultations are in regard to measures outlined in Mexico’s Presidential decree that …
Mary Ng meets with Japanese Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura
Detroit – Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, met with Yasutoshi Nishimura, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, on the margins of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade ministerial. During their meeting, Minister Ng shared with Minister Nishimura that she will be leading a Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan, as previously …
Minister Ng participates in Apec trade ministers’ meeting in Detroit
Detroit – International forums such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) provide Canada with an opportunity to advance trade priorities, such as building a resilient and interconnected Asia-Pacific region that advances economic prosperity and supports a sustainable future and equitable future for all. Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, attended the Apec Ministers …