Minister Ng leads Canada Clean Tech Trade Mission to Chile

April 6, 2023 – The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will lead a Canada Trade Mission to Chile from April 10-12, 2023, to explore sustainable business opportunities in Chile’s clean technology sector.

To further advance Canada-Chile trade relations, Minister Ng will meet with Chilean Minister of Foreign Affairs Alberto van Klaveren, Minister of Mining Marcela Hernando, Minister of Economy, Development and Tourism Nicolas Grau as well as Minister of Women and Gender Equity Antonia Orellana.

This will be an opportunity to promote opportunities for job-creating foreign direct investment into Canada, inclusive trade, women’s empowerment and responsible business conduct as well as strengthen our cooperation on the sustainable development of critical minerals and metals.

Minister Ng will also engage with Canadian businesses operating in Chile that are providing sustainable and efficient solutions to improve affordable access to fresh water as well as cleaner and more efficient lithium extraction.

During this visit, the following events will be open to media. 

Canada Trade Mission to Chile Launch Reception
Date: April 11, 2023
Time: 6:30 p.m. CLST (6:30 p.m. EDT) 
Location: Santiago, Chile

Site visit to wave-powered desalination system facility
Date: April 12, 2023
Time: 12:15 p.m. CLST (12:15 p.m. EDT) 
Location: Algarrobo, Chile

Site visit to lithium extraction facility
Date: April 12, 2023
Time: 3:30 p.m. CLST (3:30 p.m. EDT) 
Location: Santiago, Chile

Notes for media: Interested media should register with shanti.cosentino@international.gc.ca no later than April 10, 2023.