Readout: Minister Ng speaks with United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for International Trade

August 6, 2020 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, yesterday spoke with Liz Truss, Secretary of State for International Trade for the United Kingdom (U.K.).

Over the past few years, Canada has actively worked with the U.K. to ensure a solid path forward as the U.K. prepares to exit the European Union single market.

Minister Ng and Secretary Truss discussed work toward strengthening the trading relationship between Canada and the U.K., and creating opportunities for people in both countries to recover from the COVID-19 crisis. Minister Ng reiterated the importance of providing predictability and stability for Canadian businesses.

Minister Ng also welcomed the U.K.’s interest in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Canada looks forward to expanding the agreement to include new members that are able to meet its ambitious and high-standard commitments, to create new export opportunities for Canada across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.