Minister Fast marked the conclusion of the 17th round of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, which took place in Lima from May 15 to 24, 2013.

Minister Fast highlights benefits of an ambitious Canada-India comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) for SMEs.

Prime Minister Harper announces the conclusion of negotiations toward a Canada-Nigeria FIPA. The FIPA will give companies the confidence they need to take advantage of growing opportunities in Nigeria.

An ambitious agreement with the European Union would produce substantial gains for many of Alberta’s key sectors, generating significant benefits for businesses and for workers and their families.

Minister Fast highlights the importance of strengthening economic relations with Japan in a keynote speech at the 2013 Canada-Japan Trade Symposium in Toronto.

Canadian canola producers will enjoy expanded access to the lucrative Chinese market. China bought over $1.9 billion worth of Canadian canola seed in 2012.

Minister Fast and Minister of State (Seniors) Wong conclude a five-day trade mission to China and Japan to promote Canadian expertise in the information and communication technologies sector.

Deeper trade with the European Union will bring jobs, growth and long-term prosperity to workers and families in Alberta.

Minister Fast outlines the agenda Canada would like to see pursued by the next director-general of the World Trade Organization.

Minister Fast welcomes new Japanese investment to Vancouver’s vibrant gaming sector.

The second round of negotiations toward a Canada-Japan economic partnership agreement (EPA) will be held in Ottawa from April 22 to 26, 2013.

Deeper trade with EU will bring jobs, growth and long-term prosperity to workers and families in British Columbia.

Minister Fast announces the entry into force of a free trade agreement between Canada and Panama. The agreement will immediately eliminate tariffs on more than 90 percent of Canadian goods exported to Panama.

Minister Fast visits Port Metro Vancouver to highlight how Economic Action Plan 2013 will benefit workers and families in every region of British Columbia and across Canada.

Deeper trade with European Union will bring jobs and long-term prosperity to Quebecers, says Minister Fast.

Canada will join 20 other WTO members in negotiations towards an agreement on international trade in services.

The agreement will come into force on April 1, 2013, immediately eliminating tariffs on more than 90 percent of Canadian goods exported to Panama, benefiting a wide range of sectors.

Minister Fast celebrates entrepreneurship and the importance of small and medium-sized enterprises to Canada’s economy at the Alberta Export Awards.

Minister Fast marked conclusion of the 16th round of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, which took place in Singapore from March 4 to 13, 2013.

Minister Fast will lead a trade mission to Shanghai, Hangzhou and Tokyo to help Canadian companies expand into the Information and Communication Technologies sector.

Canada well positioned to remain ahead of the curve thanks to the most ambitious trade expansion plan in Canadian history.

Minister Fast highlights Canada's plan to capitalize on natural resource development during his travels to New York and Washington.

Minister Fast announced the conclusion of FIPA negotiations with Cameroon and Zambia. These two investment agreements will bring greater security to Canadian companies looking for opportunities in those two countries.

Canadian business people will be able to obtain visas on arrival to Burma. Previously, Canadian business people had to apply before leaving home, resulting in delays as long as several weeks.

Minister Fast announced the conclusion of the seventh round of negotiations toward a Canada-India comprehensive economic partnership agreement.

Minister Fast was accompanied by representatives of nearly 30 organizations on his first trade mission of 2013, which focused on the extractive and infrastructure sectors.

Canadian beef from animals under 30 months of age will now be permitted. This expanded access is expected to double the potential market value of Canadian exports to Japan reaching up to $150 million annually.

Government ministers met with key counterparts, communicated Canada’s economic success in WEF sessions and held pre-Budget discussions with Canadian business and industry leaders.

Minister Fast meets with members of Indo-Canadian business community in Brampton, Ontario for pre-budget consultations.

China approves four additional Canadian beef facilities to export beef to China.

PM Harper announces new Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) with Benin. The agreement will provide better protection for Canadian companies operating in Benin and further strengthen economic ties between Canada and Benin.