Minister of Foreign Affairs to participate in conference in Mexico City

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May 21, 2017 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

Canadians and Mexicans are close friends and partners whose historic relationship supports jobs and growth across North America.

The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will participate in a conference, titled Mexico and North America: A Global Powerhouse, to be held in Mexico City, Mexico, on May 23, 2017.

The conference will bring together leaders from the private sector and high-level Mexican government officials to discuss the opportunities for and challenges of North American integration. The event is organized by the Americas Society/Council of the Americas in partnership with Mexico’s Secretariat of Foreign Affairs.

During the conference, the Minister and Luis Videgaray Caso, Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs, will participate in a panel discussion on strategic issues in the North American relationship.

While in Mexico City, the Minister will take the opportunity to discuss NAFTA with Secretary Videgaray Caso and with Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal, Secretary of Economy. She will also have a meeting with José Antonio Meade Kuribreña, Secretary of Finance and Public Credit.

Quotes

“Collaboration between Canada and Mexico is already extensive, but now is the time to do more: to deepen our business relationships and to create sustainable economic growth for all of our people. We are not only friends and neighbours but strategic partners as well.”

- Hon. Chrystia Freeland, P.C., M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs

Quick Facts

  • Conference participants will consist of leaders of major international companies representing a broad spectrum of sectors. Sponsors of the event include Scotiabank and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Mexico.

  • The Americas Society/Council of the Americas is the premier United States-based think tank dealing with hemispheric issues. 

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