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Minister MacAulay Concludes Mission to Japan and South Korea

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay concluded an agricultural trade mission to Japan and South Korea today where he was joined by representatives from the Canadian meat, grain and oilseed sectors to emphasize the mutual importance of our trading relationships with these countries.
 
In Tokyo, Minister MacAulay joined the Canadian industry in meetings with the Grain Importers Association and the Japan Flour Millers Association to promote sales of high-quality Canadian wheat. He also met with the Japanese meat and oilseed industry associations to build on the close working relationship Canada enjoys with these sectors.
 
In Seoul, Minister MacAulay met with South Korean Agriculture Minister Lee Dong-Phil to discuss the benefits of science-based trade, market access for Canadian agri-food products, and the ongoing implementation of the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement, which entered into force on Jan. 1st, 2015. Minister MacAulay also participated in meetings with other industry groups to emphasize Canada's safe and stable source for wheat, beef and pork.
 
Earlier during this mission, Minister MacAulay participated in the G7 Agriculture Ministers' Meetings in Niigata, Japan, where Ministers supported the adoption of the G7 Niigata Agriculture Ministers' Meeting Declaration, which focuses on work towards revitalizing rural areas and increasing farmers' income; improving sustainable agricultural production and productivity; and reducing agriculture's environmental footprint and adapting to climate change.
 
Source : AAFC

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