Category Archives: Canada
Canadian Businesses Must Unlock Global Potential: Scotiabank Emerging Markets Forum
OTTAWA, April 24, 2013 /CNW/ – The Scotiabank Emerging Markets Forum featured a panel discussion today with some of the country’s leading authorities on emerging market economic trends and export opportunities for Canadian businesses. “By mid-century, emerging markets are predicted
Deeper Canada-Japan Trade and Investment Will Create Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity
April 25, 2013 – The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today highlighted the importance of strengthening economic relations with Japan as part of the government’s ambitious pro-trade plan. The Minister addressed Canadian
Harper Government Marks Conclusion of Latest Round of Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations
March 12, 2013 – The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today marked the conclusion of the 16th round of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, which took place in Singapore from March
Baird Visits Vietnam
March 12, 2013 – Hanoi, Vietnam – Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird meets with Vietnam’s President Truong Tan Sang. The two men discussed a range of issues including the two countries’ growing commercial relationship and significant development cooperation. Baird
Baird to Make Seventh Visit to Asia
March 8, 2013 – Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced that he will travel to Singapore, Vietnam and Hong Kong to strengthen bilateral relations, project Canadian values and diversify Canada’s trade relations in the Asia-Pacific region. “Asia is full
Nova Scotia Welcomes Jobs, Next Step in Shipbuilding Preparations
March 7, 2013 10:37 AM Premier Darrell Dexter congratulated Irving Shipbuilding and the Canadian government as they marked the start of the design phase for the Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS), moving us closer to the 30 years of good
Canada to deepen and broaden partnership with private sector for development
March 7, 2013 Ottawa—The Harper Government will broaden and deepen its engagement with the private sector in order to achieve sustainable economic growth and reduce poverty in developing countries, reiterated the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, today
Minister Ritz promotes agricultural trade in Japan
Tokyo, Japan, March 7, 2013 – Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz concluded his fourth successful trade mission to Japan where he promoted world-class Canadian food and agriculture. “The Harper Government is focused on what matters to Canadians – jobs, growth
Government of Canada Supports Innovation for Northern Agriculture
Alma, Quebec, March 5, 2013 – The northern agriculture and agri-food sector is getting a boost from a Government of Canada investment of up to $86,616 to develop new economic opportunities. The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure
Canada a World-Class Partner for Energy, Jobs and the Environment
March 5, 2013, CHICAGO — The Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today delivered remarks hosted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs regarding the strong energy relationship that exists between Canada and the United States. The Minister
Harper Government Engages Humanitarian Assistance Representatives
March 5, 2013, Ottawa—As part of a continued effort to improve the way Canadian humanitarian assistance is provided, the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, and Parliamentary Secretary Lois Brown, brought together Canadian humanitarian assistancestakeholders today to discuss how
Minister of State Goodyear Promotes International Science Partnerships at European Conference
Ottawa, March 4, 2013—The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), will help launch EU Science: Global Challenges, Global Collaboration at the European Parliament in Brussels tomorrow. The five-day conference brings together scientists, policymakers and business people