November 4, 2014 Ottawa Natural Resources Canada
The Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today announced his first official visit to Japan during November 5–7, where he will reinforce the economic and natural resources relationships between our countries. This week’s visit follows Minister Rickford’s participation in the APEC Energy Ministers Summit in Asia last September.
The visit will provide an opportunity for Minister Rickford to meet with Japanese government counterparts and private companies to discuss our ongoing partnership to enhance jobs and long-term economic growth. Minister Rickford will deliver remarks during the Canada–Japan Chambers Council Conference and LNG Producer Consumer Conference 2014, highlighting actions taken by the Canadian government to support our mutually beneficial economic relationship.
Minister Rickford will highlight the strategic energy partnership between Canada and Japan aimed at enhancing Canadian jobs and economic prosperity while addressing Japan’s growing energy demands. He will also speak to Canada’s complementary capacity as a secure, reliable and responsible supplier of energy to the world, while emphasizing the Government of Canada’s priority of diversifying its energy markets.
Greg Rickford
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources
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