Minister Van Loan visits Latin America
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August 30, 2010
Minister Peter Van Loan wrapped up a successful visit to Chile, Argentina, Colombia and Costa Rica from August 23 to 27, 2010.
In Costa Rica, Minister Van Loan signed a memorandum of understanding on youth mobility and agreed to work toward modernizing the existing bilateral free trade agreement between Canada and Costa Rica.
During the visit, Minister Van Loan met with government representatives and key industry members to promote Canada’s commercial and economic interests. He also used the opportunity to reaffirm Canada’s engagement in Latin America and continue promoting Canada’s free trade and investment agenda to create new opportunities for Canadian businesses.
Minister Van Loan's Itinerary: 1. Chile: August 23-24, 2010 (light blue); 2. Argentina: August 25, 2010 (blue); 3. Colombia: August 26, 2010 (turquoise); 4. Costa Rica: August 27, 2010 (yellow).
Media Centre
News Releases
- Harper Government Opens Markets for Canadians - August 30, 2010
- Canada and Costa Rica Set to Enhance Free Trade Agreement - August 28, 2010
- International Trade Minister Van Loan Signs Memorandum of Understanding on Youth Mobility During Visit to Costa Rica - August 27, 2010
- Minister Van Loan Builds on Free Trade Ties with Governments in Latin America – August 23, 2010
Media Advisories
- Minister Van Loan to Hold Media Availability Following Latin American Visit - August 29, 2010
- Minister Van Loan to Hold Media Teleconference to Discuss Latin American Visit - August 27, 2010
- International Trade Minister to Visit Latin America – August 20, 2010
Media Kit
- Canada-Chile Commercial Relations
- Canada-Argentina Commercial Relations
- Canada-Colombia Commercial Relations
- Canada-Costa Rica Commercial Relations
- Biography of Minister of International Trade Peter Van Loan
Related Links
- Canada - Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
- Canada - Colombia Free Trade Agreement
- Canada - Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement (CCRFTA)
- Canada's Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements (FIPAs)
- Market Reports by region
- The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in Chile
- The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in Argentina
- The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in Colombia
- The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in Costa Rica
