Event Location: Peru

Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion and Economic Development Mary Ng (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) will visit Arequipa, Peru, from May 15-18, to participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting. She will also represent Canada at the first APEC joint meeting of ministers for women and ministers responsible for trade. Call 343-575-8816.

Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion (Saint-Laurent, Que.) will visit Peru until Nov. 19. He will join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) to attend the APEC Ministerial Meeting. Dion will visit a Canada-funded project that empowers adolescent girls facing discrimination and violence. He will also meet with experts and civil society organizations on a variety of topics including global … Read more

International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) will travel to Arequipa, Peru, to take part in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting. APEC comprises 21 members whose aim is to promote sustainable economic growth and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. The ministerial meeting is in preparation for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in the … Read more

International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) will be in Peru to promote the advantages of deepening Canada’s trade and investment relationships throughout the Americas. Call 613-992-7332.  

Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nose Hill, AB) will attend the inauguration of Peru’s new president, Ollanta Humala. Call 613-944-2300.