Minister Van Loan Visits Asia
The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of International Trade, looks out across the Huangpu River to the modern skyscrapers of Pudong, Shanghai at the start of his trade visit to China.
June 7, 2010
Minister Van Loan visited China and Japan from May 31 to June 7, 2010.
During a four-day trade visit to China, Minister Van Loan:
- promoted Canada’s economic success story highlighting Canada as a world-class destination for investment;
- announced the Invest in Canada Week that will take place at the Canada Pavillion in October, during the Expo 2010 Shanghai China world's fair;
- welcomed the one millionth visitor at the Canada Pavilion, with the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance; and
- witnessed the signing of eight contracts and agreements worth more than $4.5 million during a business signing ceremony.
While in Japan, the Minister attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting of Ministers responsible for trade in Sapporo, where he held a number of bilateral meetings. In preparation for the G-8 and G-20 Summits in Canada this year, Minister Van Loan emphasized the importance of free and open trade to the global economic recovery. In Tokyo, Minister Van Loan also met with Japanese officials and business leaders, and visited one of the first of a series of 7-Eleven stores being built in Japan using Canadian wood-frame methods and wood products.
Media Centre
News Releases
- Canada Builds Closer Trade and Investment Ties with Asia-Pacific Partners – June 7, 2010
- Photo Release - Minister Van Loan promotes Canadian expertise in Japan – June 6, 2010
- Canada and China Enhance Trade Relations with New Joint Research, Business and Development Projects – June 2, 2010
- Announcements - New Canada-China Rail Research Contracts Demonstrate Importance of Trade and Investment with China – June 2, 2010
- Government of Canada Celebrates Millionth Visitor Milestone at Expo 2010 – June 2, 2010
- Minister Van Loan Touts Canadian Economy on World Stage – June 1, 2010
Speeches
- Address by Minister Van Loan to Asia-Pacific Canadian Chambers of Commerce – June 2, 2010
- Address by Minister Van Loan at Invest in Canada Panel Event – June 1, 2010
Media Advisories
- Minister Van Loan to Hold Media Teleconference from China – June 2, 2010
- Minister Van Loan to Visit China and Japan – May 28, 2010
Media Kit
Fast Facts: Commercial Relations Between Canada and APEC Countries
- APEC
- 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
Related Links
- Canada and APEC
- ABAC – APEC Business Advisory Council
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations
- Market Overview – Japan
- Trade Offices – Japan
- Market Overview – China
- Trade Offices – China
- Canada's Global Commerce Strategy
- Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in Shanghai, Beijing and Tokyo
- Market Reports - Asia Pacific (registration required)
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