Transport Minister Leads Transportation Mission...
22 August 2005
Transport Minister Leads Transportation Mission to China
The following is excerpted from a press release issued by Transport Canada on 22 August 2005. This document is available on the Transport Canada web site at http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/releases/nat/2005/05-h174e.htm.
Transport Minister Jean-C. Lapierre will lead a transportation mission to the People's Republic of China from September 1st through 7th, 2005. The mission includes stops in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong to discuss various transportation issues including Canada as a gateway to North America, as well as aviation, marine and intermodal opportunities.
"This mission is an excellent opportunity to promote Canada as a gateway to North America, discuss our approaches to air, marine and intermodal transportation and encourage bilateral exchanges between our two countries," said Mr. Lapierre. "It will also provide Canadian businesses with the chance to strengthen commercial ties with their Chinese counterparts."
Mr. Lapierre will be accompanied by a business delegation including more than 30 senior executives representing Canadian airports, passenger and cargo airlines, ports, railways and transportation-related associations. Also participating in the mission will be British Columbia's Minister of Transportation, Kevin Falcon, as well as officials from the governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan.
While in Beijing, Mr. Lapierre will hold bilateral meetings with his host, the Minister of the Civil Aviation Authority of China on various air transportation issues, as well as with other senior Chinese officials and counterparts. Mr. Lapierre will also launch the Canada-China Aviation Symposium and tour Beijing Capital International Airport….
In Shanghai, Mr. Lapierre will meet with Shanghai municipal authorities to discuss transportation issues and open the Canada-China Intermodal Roundtable.
He will also tour the Yangshan Deep Water Port and meet with representatives of major transportation firms.
In Hong Kong, Mr. Lapierre will meet with senior Chinese officials to discuss issues of mutual interest and promote Canada as the North American gateway. …