Canada to host 2017 Asia-Pacific business meeting
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May 17, 2016 - Arequipa, Peru - Global Affairs Canada
Following today’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in Peru, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of International Trade, announced Canada will host a 2017 APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) meeting. ABAC brings together business and political leaders in the Asia-Pacific region, who are focused on increasing trade and economic cooperation.
The Minister today participated in the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting, where she reiterated Canada’s support for progressive trade and investment ties with the Asia-Pacific region. She also held bilateral meetings with her counterparts from Chile, Mexico, New Zealand and the United States.
While in Peru, the Minister also co-chaired the first ministerial meeting of the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement Joint Commission since the agreement entered into force. Bilateral partnerships with countries such as Peru are vital to the government’s efforts to increase trade and create high-quality jobs.
Quotes
“Canada is committed to deepening its trading relationship with the Asia-Pacific region. Increasing trade and investment is essential if we are to create long-term growth and an economy that works for the middle class.”
- Hon. Chrystia Freeland, P.C., M.P., Minister of International Trade
Quick facts
- APEC’s 21 members are home to 2.8 billion people who generate more than half of the world’s gross domestic product, including more than 84 percent of Canada’s total merchandise trade.
- Four of Canada’s top five trading partners are APEC members: China, Japan, Mexico and the United States.
- The APEC ministerial meeting is in preparation for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in November.
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