Canada and Chile have enjoyed strong diplomatic relations for more than 80 years, bolstered by equally strong commercial and investment relations. Both countries share deep commitments to inclusive trade and gender equality, the inclusion of small and medium-sized enterprises in international trade, responsible business conduct, environmental protection, and labour rights.
Today, Canada concluded a successful trade mission to Chile, led by the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, alongside Parliamentary Secretary Soraya Martinez Ferrada.
Upon arrival in Santiago, Chile, Minister Ng participated in a roundtable with Canadian investors in Chile to discuss the business and investment climate. She then met with Chile's Minister of Women and Gender Equity, Antonia Orellana, to discuss Chile's priorities for gender equality and Canada and Chile's shared commitment to advancing women's participation in the economy. The ministers also identified areas of collaboration under the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of Chile and the Government of Canada on Cooperation in Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment.
Minister Ng met with Alberto van Klaveren, Chile's Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Claudia Sanhueza, Under-Secretary for International Economic Relations, to discuss the strength of Canada and Chile's partnership and the importance of upholding the international rules-based order. Together, they signed a joint statement on deepening their collaboration in the promotion of inclusive and sustainable trade, including support of the green economy.
Minister Ng met with Chile's Minister of Mining, Marcela Hernando, and the Undersecretary of Mining, Willy Kracht, and published a joint statement between Canada and Chile to strengthen our 2 countries' collaboration on critical minerals.
While in Santiago, Minister Ng also met with Chile's Minister of Economy, Development and Tourism, Nicolás Grau, to discuss growing inclusive and green economies.
