History has been made today, following the World Trade Organization General Council consensus to select Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of Nigeria as the organization’s seventh Director-General. Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is set to resume office on 1 March 2021, becoming the first Woman and African person to hold the position. Her term in office will expire on 31...
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Minister Ng discusses global trade and economic recovery at World Trade Organization meeting
More than ever, global trade is interconnected, Canadians and citizens around the world depend on open, transparent, and rules-based trade to provide reliable access to essential goods and services during the pandemic. Yesterday, 29 January 2021, the Honorable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade, participated in a virtual World Trade...
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Canada to Modernize trading with Ukraine
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade spoke with Ihor Petrashko, Ukraine’s Minister for Development of Economy, Trade and Agriculture concerning bilateral trade among both countries. The ministers spoke about the importance of cooperation and coordination to build a strong global economic recovery from COVID-19. They also discussed the...