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International Trade Minister Deepening Canada’s Ties in Fast-Growing Markets with Trade Mission to Southeast Asia

The following is excerpted from a 26 August 2012 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada.

The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today launched a trade mission to Southeast Asia to further deepen Canada’s trade and investment ties in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region. The trade mission takes place from August 27 to September 3, 2012, and comprises visits to Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Burma.

“Our government’s top priority is the economy—creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity for hard-working Canadians and their families,” said Minister Fast. “With one in five Canadian jobs generated by trade, helping Canadian companies expand and succeed in exciting, high-growth markets is a key part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan. At the same time, as responsible corporate citizens, Canadian companies can help anchor development and reforms in developing countries that want and need Canada’s world-class products, services, experience and expertise.”

This release is available in its entirety at:
http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/08/26a.aspx?lang=eng&view=d

Topic(s)

Trade Agreements

Information source

Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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