Creating jobs and opportunities for hard-working Canadians in every region of the country is our priority, says Parliamentary Secretary O’Toole
May 22, 2014 - Brandon, Manitoba - Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
Erin O’Toole, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, concluded a two-day visit to Brandon, Manitoba, during which he highlighted the government’s pro-trade plan to support Canadian workers and businesses in achieving continued success, economic growth and prosperity in Manitoba and across Canada.
In the past two days, Mr. O’Toole has held a round table with cattle and pork producers in Brandon, met with executives from the Brandon Chamber of Commerce and toured McKenzie Seeds, a packet seed company that has been a leader and innovator in the Canadian gardening industry since 1986. Mr. O’Toole also visited Koch Fertilizer, LLC, which along with its subsidiaries is one of the world’s largest producers and marketers of fertilizer.
During his visits, Mr. O’Toole highlighted Canada’s trade promotion efforts, including the recent announcement of embedded trade commissioners with sector association across the country. He also encouraged workers and business to position themselves to take advantage of the recently concluded free trade agreement with South Korea and the 500 million consumer market of the European Union, underscoring the huge benefits it will bring to Manitobans.
Shannon Gutoskie
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Ed Fast
Minister of International Trade
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