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International Trade Minister promotes progressive trade in Halifax and Montréal

International trade is essential for Canada’s economic growth and a stronger middle class.

The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of International Trade, this week promoted opportunities for businesses and Canada’s progressive trade agenda while visiting Halifax and Montréal. She also highlighted the recently signed Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which will give Canadians new and preferential access to the European market.

In Halifax on January 4, the Minister met with representatives of local businesses to discuss how progressive trade policies and programs support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as the CanExport program, now one year old, which is helping Canadian businesses access new international markets.

While in Montréal on January 5, the Minister also delivered a keynote address at the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations, highlighting Canada’s commitment to trade, immigration and an inclusive economy, as well as to the broad national support for CETA.

Source:    AAFC


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