Minister Emerson to Promote Canada's Trade Advantage in San Francisco

Media Advisory

July 25, 2006
No. A/38
The Honourable David L. Emerson, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the
Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, will travel to San Francisco,
California on July 26 and 27, 2006, to promote Canada as a key trading partner and a
destination for investment.
Canada and the State of California have a strong trade relationship, with two-way
merchandise trade in 2005 totalling $38.8 billion (US$32 billion). Canada also enjoys a
strong relationship with California in the areas of biotechnology, information technology
and research collaboration.
During his two-day visit, Minister Emerson will be meeting business leaders and other
local decision-makers from the San Francisco Bay area with a focus on strengthening
bilateral trade and investment links. He will explore cooperation and business
opportunities in the area of port efficiencies and technology in the context of the
Government’s Asia-Pacific Gateway Initiative. Minister Emerson will also take the
opportunity to promote the 2010 Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Chiu
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and
the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics
613-371-1557
Trade Media Relations Office
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
613-996-2000
http://www.international.gc.ca

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