International development and trade ministers travel to Washington to participate in World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund meetings
News Release
October 7, 2016 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of International Trade, and the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, today announced they will visit Washington, D.C., on October 7 to 8, 2016, to participate in meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
During her visit, Minister Bibeau will address the development committee and meet with representatives of the World Bank Group; ministers of finance, development and foreign affairs; heads of international organizations and other key partners.
While in Washington, the International Trade Minister will participate in an IMF high-level panel discussion to promote Canada’s leadership on inclusive economic growth for the middle class. The Minister will also hold a bilateral meeting with Roberto Azevêdo, Director-General of the World Trade Organization.
Quotes
“Canada is a trading nation and proud to take a leadership role in promoting inclusive economic growth that supports the middle class. Through our progressive trade agenda, Canada is working to ensure that the benefits of trade are enjoyed and recognized around the world.”
- Hon. Chrystia Freeland, P.C., M.P., Minister of International Trade
“The world has set itself ambitious goals on how to tackle extreme poverty, climate change and other challenges. Canada is committed to putting women and girls at the heart of its international assistance and to work with partners toward making Agenda 2030 a reality.”
- Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie
Quick facts
- The World Bank Group is one of Canada’s most important international development partners and delivers a significant share of Canada’s international development assistance.
- Canada is partnering with the World Bank Group through core operations and trust funds to further green inclusive growth; promote the health, rights, and empowerment of women and girls; and advance security and stability in fragile and conflict-affected states.
- Canada has been a member of the Bretton Woods institutions—the World Bank and the IMF—since 1945 and has been one of the top five donors to the IMF’s capacity-development activities since 2010. Canada continues to be a strong supporter of the IMF’s assistance to low-income and developing countries and for its capacity development.
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Contacts
Bernard Boutin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of International Development
and La Francophonie
343-203-5977
bernard.boutin@international.gc.ca
Alex Lawrence
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of International Trade
alex.lawrence@international.gc.ca
Media Relations Office
Global Affairs Canada
343-203-7700
media@international.gc.ca
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