This week, I joined the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada’s Women-Only Trade Mission to Japan, expanding connections for our women business leaders and building an economy for all Canadians. We are supporting women-run businesses at home and opening the doors so they can bring their talent and innovation around the world. While in Japan, we:

Highlighted the incredible potential of Canadian and Japanese women entrepreneurs and the importance of growing an ecosystem that supports them

Deepened ties in the Indo-Pacific and advanced shared priorities with Japan

Celebrated the opening of our new Canadian Trade office in Fukuoka

Re-affirmed our support for rules-based trade, enhanced collaboration for regional economic security, and a global clean energy transition