February 6, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada

Canada is focused on diversifying trade partnerships and attracting investments to build a stronger, more sustainable and more resilient economy.

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, announced today that he will visit Singapore from February 9 to 10, 2026, to attend the Canada-in-Asia Conference. He will then visit Vietnam from February 11 to 12. The visit will advance Canada’s trade ties with Singapore and Vietnam, two key partners in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), promoting the agreement and reinforcing Canada’s support Vietnam’s priorities as the 2026 CPTPP Commission Chair.

While in Singapore, the Minister will meet with business leaders, investors and government officials from across Canada and Asia. The visit will underscore Canada’s commitment to deepening economic partnerships and advancing trade priorities in the heart of Southeast Asia.

While in Vietnam, Minister Sidhu will engage with government officials and Canadian and Vietnamese business leaders to reinforce Canada’s position as a trusted and reliable economic, trade and investment partner.