The meeting was an opportunity for countries to discuss how the CPTPP can foster business growth, and advance economic recovery for people in all 11 countries. The CPTPP ensures open and predictable access to international markets, which is crucial amid uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting concluded with all CPTPP countries issuing a Joint Statement highlighting shared priorities to reinforce open and rules-based trade, and to strengthen global supply chains in the Asia-Pacific region and around the world. Now more than ever, Canada must work to create new opportunities for businesses and all Canadians. August 6, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada Member countries also discussed the potential expansion of the Agreement to include new economies, and ways to ensure that our global economic recovery is inclusive and sustainable. The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, participated yesterday in the third CPTPP Commission meeting, hosted virtually by Mexico. The Government of Canada is committed to diversifying trade and investment with the dynamic, growing market in the Asia-Pacific region. Ambitious trade agreements like the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will help Canadian businesses and workers recover more quickly from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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