Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met with her APEP counterparts to discuss ways to deepen regional economic integration and develop sustainable, inclusive approaches to trade and investment.

“Canada recognizes that the strength of our economy relies on the success of small and medium-sized enterprises, including those run by women, Indigenous people and other diverse groups. We are committed to ensuring that the benefits of trade are more accessible for all. I look forward to working further with my APEP colleagues to promote inclusive growth, sustainable development and opportunity for all.”

- Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development  

• APEP was announced by U.S. President Joe Biden in June 2022 on the margins of the Summit of the Americas.

• The members of APEP are Barbados, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, the United States and Uruguay.

• All members of the APEP signed the Joint Declaration on the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity.

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