The following is a 18 January 2011 release by DFAIT.

Minister Van Loan will travel to Washington, D.C. on January 19 and 20, 2011 to promote Canadian trade and investment, and discuss free trade, jobs and economic growth.

During his visit, Minister Van Loan will meet with members of Congress and business leaders. He will discuss the importance of the Canada-U.S. free trade and investment relationships and promote Canada as an economic leader and a strategic destination for investment.