Highlighting the many benefits that an ambitious Canada-EU trade agreement would bring to hard-working Canadians across the country.

Minister Ablonczy, on behalf of Minister Fast, will lead a trade mission to Peru, Colombia and Panama from November 11 to 16, focusing on the infrastructure subsectors of energy, transportation and water.

Minister Fast and Prime Minister Harper will visit India from November 3 to 9 and will then visit the Philippines and Hong Kong from November 10 to 11 to deepen trade relations in the fast-growing Asian region.

Minister Fast leads trade mission to help Canadian companies expand and succeed in exciting, high-growth markets of Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Burma.

Canada supports Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation's (APEC) objectives of free and open markets.

Minister Fast launches a series of consultations to help refresh the Global Commerce Strategy (GCS). He also receives an advisory panel report on international education.

Minister Fast leads trade mission to Russia from June 4-8 and attends APEC meeting in Kazan.

Minister Fast officially launches 18 events being held in every province. Deeper Canada-EU trade will bring jobs, growth and long-term prosperity to hard-working Canadians.

Minister Fast promotes the advantages of trade and investment during his trade visit to Latin America.

Minister Fast attends Brand India Expo 2012 in Ottawa and says strong people-to-people ties are keys to strong Canada-India partnership.

Minister Fast highlights competitive advantages of integrated Canada-U.S. economies during his visit to the U.S., March 7-12.

Minister Fast leads visits to Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore February 13-15, to promote Canada's active and ongoing engagement in the Asia-Pacific region and commitment to free and open trade.

Minister Fast accompanies Prime Minister Harper on a visit to China from February 7 to 11 to meet with the Chinese president and Chinese premier, and to promote trade relations between our two countries.

Minister Fast wraps up a three-day trade mission to Libya to help Canadian companies re-engage with the country during its historic transition.

Minister Fast highlights Canada as a top investment destination with investors.