Minister of International Trade and Asia-Pacific Gateway visit Japan

The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today wrapped up a trade visit to Japan and Indonesia during which he made four trade-related announcements, and assisted Canadian businesses seeking out new economic opportunities in the region.

During his visit, Minister Fast announced:

  • Canada’s signing of the historic Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), which will combat trade in counterfeit and pirated goods while helping ensure innovation- and knowledge-based prosperity;
  • an expanded air transport agreement between Canada and Japan, which will help deepen Canada’s important trade and investment relationship with Japan and benefit air travellers, workers and businesses;
  • an agreement to enhance cooperation between Canada and Japan’s science and technology sectors; and
  • a trade and investment framework with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to increase Canada’s trade and investment ties in the region.
  • Minister Fast began his visit in Japan, where he visited the Sendai region, which was devastated by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. He toured the affected areas to offer condolences on behalf of Canada and announced the “Hope for Youth” scholarships, which will allow many Japanese students whose lives were affected by the disaster to study in Canada.

 

Information from Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

More information at: http://www.international.gc.ca

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