March 3, 2023
Canada's Minister of International Trade, Mary Ng, spoke with the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch last week.
During their call, Minister Ng reiterated Canada's support for the United Kingdom joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
The minister highlighted the importance of including new members that are able to meet the CPTPP's ambitious and high-standard commitments in order to create new trading opportunities for all parties.
Minister Ng expressed her optimism in working with the United Kingdom to complete negotiations and expand trade opportunities for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.