Ottawa, Ontario - Helping Canadian businesses of all sizes maximize growth by fully capitalizing on opportunities for trade around the globe is a priority for the Government of Canada. With trade agreements providing unparalleled access to nearly two thirds of the global economy, Canadian enterprises are well placed to tap into new markets, which will lead to more high-quality jobs for middle-class Canadians.
The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification, will travel to Toronto, Ontario, on December 12, 2018, to highlight the investment opportunities created by Canada’s Trade Diversification Strategy. Minister Carr will take part in an armchair discussion at the 12th edition of the Toronto Global Forum on progress being made on trade discussions with Latin America’s Mercosur and the Pacific Alliance.
While in Toronto, the Minister will also highlight the Trade Diversification Strategy, which sets an ambitious target of increasing exports by 50% by 2025. To support businesses of all sizes in that effort, the Government of Canada announced new measures as part of the Fall Economic Statement that will:
- provide resources to small and medium-sized enterprises to help them explore new export opportunities
- enhance trade services for Canadian exporters
- help Canadian innovators add value, succeed and grow their businesses
Source : Government of Canada