December 12, 2014 - Ottawa, Ontario - Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, and the Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Natural Resources, today underlined how well over a million Canadian-grown Christmas trees are bringing joy into homes around the world.
Christmas trees represent a key export for Canada. Following a decrease in demand for Canadian Christmas trees during the recession in the United States in 2008 and 2009, Canadian tree exports are on the rise, especially due to a Christmas tree shortage in the United States.
Forestry is a priority sector under Canada’s Global Markets Action Plan, and the government is committed to creating new export opportunities for the sector.
Max Moncaster
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Ed Fast
Minister of International Trade
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