Minister Fast Visits Edmonton Small Business to Discuss Benefits of Recent Trade Mission to Brazil

The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, try their hand at assembling a light fixture during a tour of the Optilume Engineered Light Corporation facilities in Edmonton on August 3, 2011.

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August 3, 2011

Minister Fast and the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, visit Optilume Engineered Light Corporation, an Edmonton company, to discuss the ways international trade helps small businesses create jobs and economic growth for Canadian workers and their families.

Trade missions like the recent one to Brazil showcase Canada’s strengths and capabilities in target sectors and promote them in foreign markets while enhancing Canada’s profile and visibility on the international stage. 

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