Parliament Secretary Goldsmith-Jones to visit Philippines for 6th ASEAN economic ministers’ meeting with Canada
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September 6, 2017 Ottawa, Canada - Global Affairs Canada
Canada is committed to strengthening its engagement with ASEAN and its member states through ongoing collaboration.
On behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade, Parliament Secretary Pamela Goldsmith-Jones will travel to Manila, Philippines, to attend the 6th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Economic Ministers-Canada Consultation on September 8, 2017.
ASEAN is one of the world’s fastest growing economic regions. The Parliamentary Secretary will meet with ASEAN economic ministers to discuss progress and opportunities to further deepen the Canada-ASEAN trade and investment relationship. 2017 also marks Canada’s 40th anniversary of Dialogue Partner relations with ASEAN and is a good opportunity to further strengthen our partnership.
Canada’s commitment to engaging with ASEAN is demonstrated by the country’s diplomatic presence in all 10 ASEAN member states and by the initiatives Canada has undertaken to bolster its presence in the region.
Quotes
“Strengthening commercial ties with ASEAN is part of the Government of Canada’s plan to create jobs, growth and long-term prosperity for the middle class. As a group, ASEAN represents Canada’s sixth-largest trading partner and we have significantly developed our relationship in recent years’’.
- François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade
“Canada is a Pacific nation and for 40 years ASEAN has been our partner in Southeast Asia. Our close relationship is built on strong people-to-people ties and ever growing commercial success. This meeting provides Canada and ASEAN with an opportunity to highlight our mutual successes and to broaden our economic connections.”
- Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade
Quick Facts
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In 2016, Canada-ASEAN merchandise trade reached a value of $21.6 billion.
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ASEAN is one of the world’s fastest-growing economic regions, with a GDP estimated at over $3.1 trillion in 2015.
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The Philippines is the chair of ASEAN in 2017 and is responsible for coordinating ASEAN’s overall relationship with external partners, including Canada.
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This year marks the 40th anniversary of Canada’s status as a Dialogue Partner of ASEAN. Canada is one of only 10 countries with this important level of partnership.
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