Helping Canadian businesses of all sizes maximize growth by fully capitalizing on opportunities for trade around the globe is a priority for the Government of Canada. With trade agreements providing unparalleled access to nearly two thirds of the global economy, Canadian enterprises are well placed to tap into new markets, which will lead to more high-quality jobs for middle-class Canadians.
Canada is a steadfast partner of Ukraine. Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development, announced that Canada will contribute up to $24 million to support electoral reforms, election observers, gender equality and inclusive governance in Ukraine.
When Canadian companies have greater global market access and can compete on a level playing field, they have more chances to succeed and in turn create more high-quality jobs for middle-class Canadians.
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will visit Brussels, Milan and Berlin from December 4 to 8, 2018, to attend a series of international meetings and events.
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today welcomed the signing of a new agreement to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement between Canada, the United States and Mexico. The new agreement will support good, middle class jobs in Canada; strengthen economic ties between the three countries; and contribute to North America’s global competitiveness.
The Government of Canada is committed to expanding market access for Canadian manufacturers and exporters through trade deals and programs that unlock opportunities overseas.
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced targeted sanctions under the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act against 17 Saudi nationals linked to the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification, is travelling today to Edmonton, Alberta, to promote the new opportunities arising from Canada’s Trade Diversification Strategy for local businesses, including those in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector.
Today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification, is in Winnipeg to highlight the benefits of Canada’s Trade Diversification Strategy for local businesses, including the information and communications technology (ICT) and life science sectors.
Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development, concluded a three-day visit to Ethiopia by announcing $23 million in funding for two initiatives that will help advance gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in Ethiopia, including women’s economic empowerment.