The Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, today announced his participation in this week’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Energy Ministers’ meeting.
Minister Rickford will represent Canada and highlight the opportunity presented by our country, the provinces and industries building our capacity as a secure, reliable and responsible source of energy to supply global demand and support global stability.
Minister Rickford’s visit supports outcomes of his meetings with provincial and territorial counterparts where the ministers agreed on the priorities of “Reinforcing Canada’s role in strengthening global energy security by providing access to expertise and natural resources” and “Highlighting Canada’s position as a responsible resource supplier and a global leader in energy efficiency and conservation, thereby attracting investment critical to the development and diversification of our resources.”
Greg Rickford
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario
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