International Trade:
New Canadian wine export initiative

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On February 28, 2009, Minister Day announced a new national export initiative to consolidate product focus and export efforts by wineries, regional associations as well as our offices abroad. The National Export Strategy centres primarily on international market development and generating recognition among the ice and table wines category in global markets.

For more information, please consult the National Export Strategy document (PDF Format, 1.47 MB).

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Canadian wineries looking for more information should contact:

Janet Dorozynski
Trade Commissioner, Canadian Wine, Spirits and Beer
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Tel: 613-944-0181
Fax: 613-943-8820
janet.dorozynski@international.gc.ca

Media Center

• Speech - Minister Day's speech to the Quails’ Gate Winery - February 28, 2009
• News Release - Minister Day announces initiative to boost Canadian wine exports - February 28, 2009

Related Links

• Information on the Canadian wine industry
• Wine industry factsheet
• Canadian Vitners Association (CVA)
• BC Wine Institute (BCWI)
• Wine Council of Ontario (WCO)
• Fédération Internationale des Vins et Spiritueux (FIVS)
• Office International de la Vigne et du Vin (OIV)
• World Wine Trade Group (WWTG)
• Winery Association of Nova Scotia
• Quebec Winegrowers Association
• Vintners Quality Alliance Ontario

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February 28, 2009
Kelowna, Canada