For immediate release
October 31, 2013
Ottawa – The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today addressed the International Economic Forum of the Americas to outline Canada’s continued commitment to business and economic development.
The Minister highlighted how opening markets, and being open to the world, is one of the Government’s core beliefs, because it generates innovation, growth and jobs for all Canadians. The free trade agreement in principle reached between Canada and the European Union will significantly boost trade and investment ties between partners and will allow Canadian businesses to succeed.
Minister Clement also took the opportunity to highlight the many initiatives adopted within the last year to improve services for Canadians and to bolster business. Many of the important changes that were noted were made through the Red Tape Reduction Action Plan, which Minister Clement spearheads as President of the Treasury Board.
The International Economic Forum of the Americas was attended by participants from 40 countries either in person or through teleconferencing, and included senior decision makers, industry leaders and global experts on economic and business development.
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