Minister Ng to launch the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada’s women-only Virtual Trade Mission to Korea

September 8, 2020 - The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will tomorrow launch the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada’s women-only virtual trade mission to the Republic of South Korea.

Minister Ng will discuss the trade mission and highlight how ensuring everyone – including small business owners and women entrepreneurs – can access the benefits of trade, will be key to Canada’s economic recovery from COVID-19.

Event: Minister Ng will launch the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada’s women-only virtual trade mission and moderate a panel discussion with delegates.
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Time: 12:30 pm ET
Location: 2 St. Clair Avenue West, Suite 800, Toronto, Ontario, M4V 1L5 Canada  
Notes:

• Open coverage
• In-person attendance: Media representatives who wish to attend in person must confirm their attendance with Ryan Nearing (ryan.nearing@international.gc.ca) by Wednesday, September 9,at 9 am ET.
  • Important note: Media representatives attending in person must wear a mask or face covering. Individuals must not present any symptoms associated with COVID-19 or have been in contact with anyone who has received a positive diagnosis within the previous 14 days.
• Virtual media attendance: Media representatives who wish to attend virtually must confirm their attendance with Ryan Nearing (ryan.nearing@international.gc.ca) by Wednesday, September 9,at 9 am ET.