Canada and China have a longstanding partnership and our commercial relations continue to grow. Canada is diversifying into fast-growing Asian markets to open up new opportunities for a wide range of Canadian businesses, which is an important part of creating new jobs and economic growth that will further strengthen Canada’s middle class.
Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, is currently in Shanghai participating in the International Import Expo (CIIE) which runs from November 5-10, 2018. Participating in the expo represents the importance that Canada places on expanding our trade relationship with China. The expo will showcase the high-quality products and services that Canada has to offer and will provide Canadian businesses from across various sectors with new opportunities to grow and expand.
Minister MacAulay witnessed important signing ceremonies between Canadian companies and Chinese companies, worth an industry-estimated $620 million Canadian dollars. Agreements signed represent the growing diversity of Canada’s trade and investment relationship with China, as deals were signed in sectors ranging from agri-food to aerospace to life sciences and transportation.
Canada was designated as one of twelve countries of honour at the CIIE. The Canadian National Pavilion includes federal, provincial and territorial partners, and Canadian businesses. Apart from the National Pavilion, dozens of Canadian companies will participate in the Business Exhibition.
Source : Government of Canada