The global trade landscape is rapidly changing. In the face of this upheaval, Canada's new government is focused on transforming our economy from one that is reliant on a single trade partner to one that is stronger and more resilient to global shocks. To that end, a core mission of the government is to diversify and strengthen Canada's trade partnerships.
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that he will travel to Malaysia, Singapore, and the Republic of Korea, from October 24 to November 1, 2025, to deepen trade relationships in the Indo-Pacific region, shore up defence partnerships, and unlock new opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses.
In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the Prime Minister will attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. The ASEAN region is a major global market of over 677 million people and an economy of over $5 trillion. The Prime Minister will focus on advancing significant new export opportunities for Canadian industries, from agriculture and energy to innovation and technology. While in Malaysia, Prime Minister Carney will meet with the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, and key business leaders to strengthen economic ties between Canada and Malaysia.
In Singapore, the Prime Minister will meet the Prime Minister of Singapore, Lawrence Wong, and senior business leaders to deepen the Canada-Singapore partnership in trade, energy, and technology. Canada's growing partnership with Singapore, supported by the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), is already delivering benefits to Canadian exporters. The Prime Minister's visit will accelerate efforts to remove trade barriers and attract investment, with the aim of increasing Canadian market access in Southeast Asia.
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