Minister Fast Visits Paraguay and Brazil
Minister Fast with delegates of 19 Canadian companies participating in the Brazil trade mission.
June 29, 2011
Minister Fast visited Paraguay from June 23 to 25 and Brazil from June 26 to 29 to strengthen Canada’s commercial relationship with the Americas.
In Paraguay, the Minister launched exploratory trade talks with Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay), South America’s largest common market. He met with government officials to create jobs and increase prosperity in both countries, and with Canada-based companies seeking to augment their business in the region.
In Brazil, the Minister was accompanied by representatives of 19 Canadian companies on a trade mission that showcased Canadian expertise in key sectors, such as construction, engineering, infrastructure and high technology.
Media Centre
News Releases
- Minister Fast Wraps up Successful Visit to Brazil and Paraguay Promoting Jobs and Opportunities - June 29, 2011
- Minister Fast Kicks Off Trade Mission to Brazil to Create Opportunities for Canadian Workers and Companies - June 26, 2011
- Canada Explores Deepening Trade Ties with South America’s Largest Common Market - June 24, 2011
- Minister Fast to Visit Brazil and Paraguay to Create Jobs and Opportunities for Canadians - June 23, 2011
Photo Releases
- Photo Release - Building Government-to-Government Relationships to Facilitate Trade and Investment with Brazil - June 29, 2011
- Photo Release - Helping Canadian Companies Expand and Succeed in Brazil - June 28, 2011
- Photo Release - Supporting the Trade Relationship by Building People-to-People Ties Through Cultural Affinities and Education - June 27, 2011
- Photo Release - Helping Canadian Businesses Expand and Succeed - June 25, 2011
- Photo Release - Building Government to Government Relationships to Facilitate Trade and Investment - June 25, 2011
- Photo Release - Minister Fast meets with President of Paraguay - June 24, 2011
Media Advisory
- International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Hold Media Teleconference - June 28, 2011
- International Trade Minister Ed Fast to Hold Media Teleconference - June 24, 2011
Speech
- Address by Minister Fast at the Plenary Session of the Canadian Trade Mission to Brazil - June 27, 2011
- Address by Minister Fast to Doing Business with Canada Seminar - June 24, 2011
Media Kit
- Canada-Brazil Commercial Relations
- Canada-Paraguay Commercial Relations
- Canada-Mercosur Commercial Relations
- Biography of Minister of International Trade Ed Fast
- Photo collection of Minister Ed Fast - Ministerial events and visits
Related Links
- Doing Business in Brazil
- Canada Trade Mission to Brazil
- Embassy of Canada to Paraguay
- Embassy of Canada to Brazil
- The Americas: Our Neighbours, Our Priority
- Date Modified:
