October 28, 2024  – The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development will Chair the 2024 Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Commission Meeting in Vancouver from November 27-28, 2024. The Meeting will bring together Ministers and senior officials from member countries to advance the Agreement’s objectives and enhance trade cooperation across the Pacific region and beyond.

The CPTPP helps Canadian businesses by reducing trade barriers and costs and creating clear rules for international trade. As Chair, Canada is working to ensure the CPTPP remains the “gold standard” of international trade agreements.  

Media representatives who wish to cover the closing news conference must register ahead of the event. Registration is open to journalists (print, radio, television, news agencies and online media) who are on assignment with a bona fide media organization.

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Start Time: 2:30 p.m. PT
Place: Vancouver, British Columbia

Notes for media:

• Media must register by email media@international.gc.ca in order to obtain the venue address.
• Media representatives are asked to arrive no later than 2:15 p.m.
• A media room will be available for one-on-one interviews.