Minister Sidhu to advance Canada’s trade priorities in Paris, France
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May 30, 2025 - Ottawa, Canada - Global Affairs Canada
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, will be in Paris, France, from June 2 to 4, 2025, to attend the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM), participate in meetings with WTO ministers and host a G7 trade ministers’ meeting.
At the OECD MCM—chaired by Costa Rica with Canada, Australia and Lithuania as vice-chairs—Minister Sidhu will advance Canada’s trade priorities, including reinforcing open and stable markets, diversifying our trading relationships and leveraging the digital economy. These priorities will help Canada foster sustainable and inclusive economic growth, benefiting Canadian businesses, workers and communities right across the country.
As Canada holds the G7 presidency this year, the Minister will host a trade ministers’ meeting, where he will emphasize the G7’s critical role in promoting economic prosperity for citizens and businesses and strengthening economic security and resilience amid evolving global trade challenges.
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“Helping Canadian businesses grow internationally means championing a fair, transparent and open rules-based system for global trade. Organizations like the OECD, WTO and G7 are crucial partners in this endeavour. Next week in Paris, I’ll be focussed on pushing for Canada’s trade interests and greater market diversification.”
- Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade
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