Tag: economic
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Canada and APEC Trade Ministers Work on Asia-Pacific Free Trade Pact
Trade ministers from the 21 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, including Canada, will start laying the groundwork for the Free Trade Area of the Asia- Pacific (FTAAP). The move will speed up the economic integration process in the region. Philippine Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo said the Ministers Responsible…
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Minister Fast Announces Trade Mission to Philippines
Supporting Canadian businesses to boost exports and create jobs Vancouver, British Columbia – International Trade Minister Ed Fast announces that he will lead a trade mission to Manila and Cebu, Philippines, from May 24 to 28, 2015, accompanied by Senator Tobias Enverga Jr. Minister Fast made the announcement while participating in a round table with…
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Philippines is Canada’s country of focus in development cooperation
Canada recently celebrated its 25th International Development Week (IDW), an annual event highlighting our country’s work abroad promoting development for those less fortunate. For Canadians, this is an opportunity to reflect on our efforts in reducing poverty internationally and to encourage others to contribute as well. The Philippines holds a special place in Canada’s…
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Canada Sees More Trade With Philippines
Canada is eyeing the Philippines as one of its top development and trade partners. In a press luncheon held recently in Manila, Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines Neil Reeder said his government has short-listed the Philippines among a group of countries with which greater trade relations would be pursued. According to Reeder, the Philippines has…
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Canada Readies Express Entry For Immigration Applicants
Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander on December 1 confirmed it’s one month and counting until Express Entry launches a new phase of active immigration recruitment to meet economic and labour market needs. Potential candidates can create their profile on January 1st, 2015, with the first Invitations to Apply issued within weeks. Successful applicants…