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September 2009
Minister Day will travel to the three countries to strengthen bilateral investment in sectors such as aerospace, energy, communications technologies and agriculture.
Minister Day tabled in the House of Commons the texts of four new agreements signed between the two countries. Once implemented, these agreements will help further strengthen the bilateral relationship and increase trade and investment.
Minister Day will travel to Trinidad and Tobago to meet with ministers from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). He will also be highlighting the mutual trade and investment opportunities for Canadian and Caribbean community (CARICOM) businesses.
Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary visited India to open a new Canadian trade office in Kolkata, and to attend WTO meeting in order to support an ambitious and balanced outcome to the Doha negotiations.
The interconnectedness of Canada and the United States speaks to the depth of our relationship. Our safe and secure Canada - U.S. border facilitates over $1million in cross border trade each and every minute, adding up to over $742 billion in goods and services.
August 2009
Minister Day travelled to South America to open doors in the region for Canadian businesses and increase opportunities for bilateral trade.
Once implemented, a free trade agreement will improve access for goods and services in Panama’s market, allowing Canadian business to compete on a level playing field. It will also eliminate tariffs in a range of sectors, including for industrial, agricultural, forestry, fish and seafood products.
The bilateral agreement allows scheduled direct air services between Canada and South Africa. Canadians will now be able to fly more easily to South Africa, a regional hub for trade and investment.
Canada and Peru implemented their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) on August 1, 2009. Canadian producers now benefit from the elimination of tariffs on exports into Peru.
July 2009
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Approximately USD130 billion of construction-related spending is included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Adjust your business strategy to win USA government infrastructure and construction projects.
The agreement will help facilitate stronger business ties, enhance tourism between Canada and New Zealand, and will help to create new jobs which will stimulate the Canadian economy.
The Canadian Embassy in Beijing and the Consulate General in Shanghai have organized an exhibition dedicated to the recruitment market in China. The eligible institutions are invited to exhibit in the Canada Pavilion which will be held in Beijing (October 17-19) and Shanghai (October 24-25).
On Saturday July 25, Minister Day ended a five-day visit to Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei, to open doors for Canadian business in Southeast Asia.
Canada and Korea can now offer scheduled air services as frequently as desired between both countries, and flights to and from third countries.
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Canada’s free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) came into effect on July 1, 2009. This will benefit Canadian exporters and producers by allowing duty-free access to the markets of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
June 2009
Minister Day travelled to Saudi Arabia and Jordan to promote Canadian companies as world-class suppliers of quality goods and services.
Minister Day travelled to France from June 25 to 26, 2009, to participate in important bilateral and multilateral meetings to reinforce Canada's trade agenda.
Minister Day is leading a trade mission to Russia from June 21 to June 24, 2009, which will showcase Canadian expertise in the infrastructure sector and promote two-way trade and investment.
Minister Day made important announcements related to funding opportunities for Canadian business and communities in a speech delivered on International Trade Day.
April 2009
Minister Day announced today that the free trade agreement with the states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) - Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland - has received Royal Assent. The agreement is on track to come into effect on July 1, 2009.
Minister Day concluded his visit to Washington, where he attended a series of trade-related meetings.
Minister Day travelled to Japan and China to open doors for Canadian businesses in a number of sectors, including energy-efficient construction, technology and transportation. See a wrap up of his itinerary and key activities in each city.
March 2009
For the first time, scheduled flights will now operate between Canada and Turkey, allowing Canadian businesses to access opportunities in that market.
Minister Day travelled to the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) where he signed an agreement on economic cooperation, trade and investment. The agreement will set the stage for more trade opportunities in the U.A.E. for Canadian business.
France is boosting its production of renewable energy with a goal to produce an additional 20 million tons equivalent of oil (MTOE) from renewable energy sources in 2020. Some Canadian companies have caught on. Your business could be next at tackling these opportunities.
Minister Day announced a new national export initiative to promote the reputation of Canadian wines and boost sales on the international market.
February 2009
This agreement will facilitate growth in trade, tourism and investment for Canadian business. Canadian travellers will also benefit from the increased flexibility in flight availability.
Consult online the report on the 2008 Legislative Review of the Export Development Act. The report was tabled in Parliament on February 9th, 2009.
December 2008
This agreement will open access to all 27 EU Member States for Canadian carriers and all points in Canada for EU carriers. It will also provide more choices in terms of destinations, flights and routes, more direct services, and the potential for lower fares for travellers and shippers.
Canada is seeking formal consultations with the United States under the WTO dispute settlement process on country-of-origin labelling (COOL) measures.
November 2008
On November 27, 2008, Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, presented the Government of Canada's 2008 Economic and Fiscal Statement. The Statement and related documents are available on the Department of Finance's Web site.
Learn about Minister Day's key activities during his recent trip to Peru, where he took part in the APEC Ministerial Meeting.
Canada and Colombia signed a free trade agreement (FTA), parallel agreements on labour cooperation and the environment, as well as a double taxation convention. This FTA will open up significant opportunities for Canadian businesses and exporters in Colombia.
Canada will expand investment and trade by modernizing investment, competition and copyright laws while working with the United States to address shared challenges and pursuing trade agreements in Europe, Asia and the Americas.
Ministers Day and Cannon attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting in Lima, Peru. They discussed key issues such as open trade and investment and met with their APEC counterparts on a number of bilateral and multilateral issues.
This new Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation Agreement will boost collaborative research and development activities between Brazil and Canada in areas of mutual interest. It will also lead to the commercialization of new ideas.
October 2008
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has announced that Canada and the European Union have started working on an historic comprehensive economic agreement.
On October 30, 2008, Stockwell Day was named Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway. Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the appointment at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Cabinet at Rideau Hall.
Based on extensive consultations, the Government has identified 13 priority markets around the world where Canadian opportunities and interests have the greatest potential for growth.
Canadian companies are invited to participate in an interactive webinar on November 6, 2008, to understand the impact of the new European union Chemicals Legislation on their activities.
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service's database is growing. We've just added over 500 new market reports featuring: market briefs, industry profiles, overviews of key trade events, lists of contacts, and more.
This Canadian mission to Libya, led by Senator Raynell Andreychuk, focuses on the oil and gas industry, with an emphasis on exploration and drilling services and equipment, environmental services and equipment, and training and human resources services.
EDC's International Business Scholarship Program offers 30 scholarships to students in international business and economics, and to students who are combining either field with such "green studies" as sustainable management and environmental studies. Application deadline: January 26, 2009.
