HOUSE OF COMMONS CHAMBRES DES COMMUNES CANADA

RUBY SAHOTA Member of Parliament – North Députée - Brampton Nord Press Release

MP Ruby Sahota Attends the Pakistan Canada Business Chamber’s Trade Expo

10/09/2018 – Brampton, – Ms. Ruby Sahota, Member of Parliament for attended the Pakistan Canada Business Chamber’s Trade Expo 2018 at the International Centre, Mississauga and witnessed firsthand the diversity of bilateral trade that occurs between Canada and Pakistan.

The bilateral trade relationship between Canada and Pakistan amounts to approximately $1.2 billion with Canada importing apparel and polyester and exporting canola, lumber, lentils, and worn clothing. Two way merchandise trade between Canada and Pakistan has doubled over the past five years.

The Government under Prime Minister is committed to diversifying trade and taking advantage of every market opportunity. Canada has a strong, stable, and predictable business climate that is open for business, investment, and trade. The Trudeau Government currently has 14 trade agreements with 51 countries resulting in nearly 1.5 billion consumers with a combined GDP of $49.3 trillion. Canada has never been stronger and there has never been a better time to invest in Canada.

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For media inquiries, please contact: Karen Gill Executive Assistant to Ruby Sahota, Member of Parliament for Brampton North Email: [email protected]

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