Minister Champagne to welcome Israel’s Minister of the Economy and Industry to Canada
News release
May 24, 2018 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
The promotion of trade and investment opportunities around the globe is a priority for the Government of Canada. Israel has long been an important market for Canadian goods and services and is also a prominent science, technology and innovation partner. Canada’s relationship with Israel is based on shared values of cooperation and strong people-to-people ties.
The Honourable François-Phillippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade, today announced that he will host Eli Cohen, Israel’s Minister of the Economy and Industry, in Montréal, Quebec, and Toronto, Ontario, from May 28 to 29, 2018.
During the visit, ministers Champagne and Cohen will engage in discussions on further enhancing trade ties between Canada and Israel. The ministers will meet with business leaders and members of the Jewish community in both Montréal and Toronto to further advance opportunities in key trade sectors, such as artificial intelligence, aerospace, and information and communications technologies.
The visit will serve as an opportunity for the two ministers to deepen the commercial relationship between Canada and Israel and to strengthen people-to-people ties between the two countries.
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“Israel is a key economic partner for Canada in the Middle East and offers a range of business opportunities for all Canadians. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our ties with Israel, by working together to promote the benefits of our shared interests, values and commitment to gender equality.”
- François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade
Quick facts
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Two-way merchandise trade between Canada and Israel was valued at more than $1.7 billion in 2017.
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In 2017, Canada welcomed 78,340 visitors from Israel.
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Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec have bilateral science, technology and innovation agreements with Israel.
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