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September 24, 2017

CANADA ECONOMICS



72a UNGA



Global Affairs Canada. September 22, 2017. Minister of Foreign Affairs successfully concludes participation in United Nations General Assembly

New York City, New York - Canada is committed to working in close collaboration with the United Nations and international partners to advance peace, security and stability for people around the world.

The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, concluded her participation in the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City and announced 10 initiatives with funding totalling nearly $15 million. These initiatives, funded through Canada’s Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOPs) and Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building Program, will focus on supporting the UN’s peace and security efforts and improving global security.

At UNGA, the Minister promoted the need to better integrate gender perspectives into peacekeeping operations. In addition, she highlighted Canada’s growing role in its hemisphere, including through Canada’s support for the people of Venezuela as they struggle to restore democracy in their country. The Minister met with a number of her counterparts about the ongoing and unacceptable violence in Myanmar, particularly the situation in Rakhine State for Rohingya muslims and other minorities. The Minister also hosted a Canada-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) foreign ministers meeting where she provided condolences to those affected by recent tropical storms and underscored Canadian support in the response and reconstruction efforts.

The Minister met with several of her counterparts from UN member states to discuss human rights, gender equality, climate change, democracy, and peace and security priorities. She also marked yesterday’s provisional application of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission.

Quotes

“Canada believes in the importance of the United Nations as a key multilateral player. We are proud to contribute to building a more positive, secure and peaceful future for all people by providing support to initiatives that will improve their lives.”

- Hon. Chrystia Freeland, P.C., M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs

Quick facts

  • The annual high-level week of UNGA is the largest leader-level and ministerial gathering of the UN’s 193 member states.
  • The annual UNGA provided great opportunities for the Minister to engage with representatives of the Syrian opposition and Canada’s youth delegates and to meet with her counterparts from many countries, including Armenia, Colombia, the Gambia, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Kuwait, Macedonia, Mexico, Namibia, Turkey, Ukraine and Vanuatu.
  • On August 26, 2016, the Government of Canada announced the launch of Global Affairs Canada’s new PSOPs. The program has a budget of $450 million for 2016 to 2019. Through PSOPs, Canada is working with allies and partners to stop violent conflicts, provide security and create space for dialogue and conflict resolution.




INTERNATIONAL TRADE



Global Affairs Canada. September 22, 2017. Canada is a trading nation: International Trade Minister to address the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting

Ottawa, Ontario - The Government of Canada is committed to creating jobs, growing the economy and strengthening the middle class. The Canadian economy depends on international trade, and Canada is actively engaging in new and rapidly growing markets that offer great opportunities for Canadian businesses to diversify and expand their export activities.

On September 24, 2017, the Honourable Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade, will travel to Fredericton, New Brunswick, to engage with business leaders from across Canada at the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

The Minister will highlight Canada’s progressive trade strategy and the imperative of trade diversification for providing Canadians with greater access to new, emerging and traditional markets. Minister Champagne will underline the benefits of the recently launched Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the European Union (CETA) and will provide details regarding Canada’s strategic approach toward growing trade and investment to ensure the future prosperity of the middle class and those working hard to join it.

Quotes

“Canada’s progressive approach to trade is focused on further growing trade and investment relationships with existing partners, as well as diversifying into new and rapidly growing markets in Asia and South America. This comprehensive and strategic vision aims to help Canadian businesses expand their markets, which in turn creates more well-paying middle-class jobs for Canadians.”

- François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade

Quick Facts

  • On September 21, 2017, the date of CETA’s provisional application, 98% of Canadian and EU tariff lines will immediately become duty-free, creating new opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic.
  • In June 2017, Canada was officially invited to start negotiations on the process to become an associate member of the Pacific Alliance, a regional integration initiative founded in 2011 by Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru.
  • In September 2017, the 10 economies that comprise the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed to launch exploratory discussions to determine the potential for a Canada-ASEAN free trade agreement.
  • Canada is engaged in exploratory discussions with China for a possible free trade agreement and has consulted Canadians for their views on this initiative.



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