Minister Day visits Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei

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July 25, 2009

Minister Day ended a five-day visit to Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei, during which he forcefully reiterated the importance of avoiding protectionism, promoted Canada as an ideal location to invest, and heralded the Asia Pacific Gateway as a fast and efficient way to reach the North American market.

At the APEC meeting, Minister Day met with several of his counterparts, including those from Australia, China, Chinese Taipei, Indonesia, New Zealand, Peru, the United States and Vietnam. He also participated in a trilateral meeting with the U.S. and Mexico.

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Media Centre

• Minister Day expands trade opportunities for Canadian business in Southeast Asia - July 24, 2009
• Media advisory: Minister Day to expand trade opportunities for Canadian businesses in Southeast Asia - July 21, 2009
• Biography of Minister of International Trade Stockwell Day

APEC Statements

• Statement of the Chair following the Meeting of APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade
• Statement on addressing the economic crisis and positioning for recovery issued by APEC Ministers responsible for Trade

General Factsheets

• APEC
• ASEAN
• Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway

Fast Facts: Commercial relations between Canada and APEC countries

• Australia
• Brunei Darussalam
• Chile
• China
• Chinese Taipei
• Hong Kong
• Indonesia
• Japan
• Korea
• Malaysia
• Mexico
• New Zealand
• Papua New Guinea
• Peru
• Philippines
• Russia
• Singapore
• Thailand
• United States
• Vietnam

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Related Links

• APEC 2009 Official Website
• Canada and APEC
• Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Official Website
• ABAC - APEC Business Advisory Council
• Market Overview - Association of Southeast Asian Nations
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
• Canada's Pacific Gateway
• Canada's Global Commerce Strategy
• Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam
• High Commission of Canada to Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam
• Market Reports - Asia Pacific (registration required)
• Bilateral air negotiations between Canada and foreign countries