Minister Sidhu to host E.U. counterpart Commissioner Šefčovič on the future of Canada–EU cooperation under CETA
Media advisory
March 3, 2025 – The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, will host his Excellency Maroš Šefčovič, European Union Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, who will take part in a signing ceremony followed by a joint press conference, in Toronto, ON.
That evening, Minister Sidhu and Commissioner Šefčovič will deliver remarks at the Toronto Region Board of Trade, hosted by the Empire Club.
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Event: Signing ceremony and media availability
Time: 4:30 PM ET
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Event: Remarks
Time: 5:45 PM ET
Notes to media
Media who wish to attend either event should please contact media@international.gc.ca for the specific locations and further details.
Contacts
Erin Quevillon
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of International Trade
343-203-7332
Erin.Quevillon@international.gc.ca
Media Relations Office
Global Affairs Canada
media@international.gc.ca
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