Ministers Champagne and Ng in Washington, D.C., to talk semiconductors

May 17, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario 

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will travel to Washington, D.C., on May 18 and 19. They will participate in a North American semiconductor conference to discuss how to strengthen and secure the semiconductor supply chain on the continent.

While in Washington, Minister Champagne and Minister Ng will also meet with U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo.

The two Ministers will then hold a media availability to provide an update about their visit to Washington.

Media Availability:

Date: Friday, May 19

Time: 2:00 pm (ET)

Location: Embassy of Canada to the United States, Washington, D.C.

Accredited members of the media wishing to attend must register by sending an email to WSHDCMedia@international.gc.ca. Only those attending in person will be able to ask questions. Media are asked to arrive no later than 1:45 pm.