Minister Ng to host U.S. Trade Representative and Mexico’s Secretary of Economy in Vancouver

Media advisory

July 7, 2022 -  The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will host the United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai, and Mexico’s Secretary of Economy, Tatiana Clouthier Carrillo, in Vancouver from July 7to 8, 2022.   

While in Vancouver, Minister Ng, Ambassador Tai and Secretary Clouthier will engage in important trilateral discussions at the Free Trade Commission Meeting, as well as meet with stakeholders, and participate in bilateral meetings. They will also hold a trilateral joint media event to recognize the collaboration and successes of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) in supporting the region’s global competitiveness on the occasion of its second anniversary.

Event: Trilateral Press Conference  
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC
Date: 
Friday, July 8, 2022
Time: 10:00 a.m. PT (1:00 p.m. ET)  

Notes for media: 

  • Media representatives can attend the event either in person or virtually and should register in advance by sending a message to media@international.gc.ca.
  • Those who want to attend online are encouraged to participate in the press conference by connecting with this link.
  • The news conference will be livestreamed on Global Affairs Canada’s YouTube channel.
  • Media representatives wishing to attend in person are asked to arrive no later than 9:45 am PT.
  • Those attending in person should note that COVID-19 protocols will be in effect and are kindly asked to wear masks during the whole event.

Media are also invited to join Minister Ng, Ambassador Tai and Secretary Clouthier as they meet with stakeholders and women leaders. 

Events

Event: Women’s Summit: North American Women in Trade
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC
Date: 
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Time: 3:00 p.m. PT
Media representatives are invited to attend the opening remarks. Please RSVP with Shanti Cosentino. 

Event: CUSMA Free Trade Commission Meeting
Location: VentureLabs, 555 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC
Date: 
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Time: 5:30 p.m. PT
Media representatives are invited to attend the opening remarks for pictures and videography. Please RSVP with Shanti Cosentino.  

Contacts

Shanti Cosentino
Office of the Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development
343-576-4365
Shanti.Cosentino@international.gc.ca

Media Relations Office
Global Affairs Canada
media@international.gc.ca
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