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Minister Fast Visits Latin America
April 20, 2012
Minister Fast wrapped up a four-country visit to the Americas from April 11-20, by highlighting to participants at the first G-20 trade ministers meeting in Mexico, Canada’s pro-trade plan for jobs, growth and long-term prosperity and value as a trading partner.
In Chile, he signed an agreement to amend the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement and noted that since the original agreement was implemented, bilateral trade has more than tripled and investment has quadrupled.
In Colombia and Peru, Minister Fast highlighted how recently implemented free trade agreements between Canada and the two countries—Colombia’s in 2011, Peru’s in 2009 – have shown clearly how deeper trade benefits workers, businesses and families.
Media Centre
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April 14, 2012 - Canada concludes new air transport agreements in the Americas
April 13, 2012 - International Trade Minister Fast Highlights Canada’s Leadership in the Americas During Visit to Peru
April 11, 2012
Minister of International Trade Ed Fast
Related Links
- Canada - Peru Free Trade Agreement
- Canada and the Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations (TPP)
- Canada - Colombia Free Trade Agreement
- Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in Peru, Colombia, Chile and Mexico
- Market Reports Latin America (registration required)
- Global Commerce Strategy - Canada’s Priority Markets
- Embassy of Canada to Peru, Colombia, Chile, Mexico
- Canada's Engagement in the Americas
- The Americas: Our Neighbours, Our Priority
