Federal Ag Minister Lawrence MacAulay is heading to China for a week-long mission to showcase Canada's agri-food and seafood, help grow exports for Canadian products and strengthen the trading relationship between the two countries.

"With a population of 1.4 billion people, and a growing appetite for high-quality Canadian food products, the Chinese market offers significant opportunities for Canadian agricultural producers and processors," said MacAulay. "I look forward to taking part in agri-business events in China to promote Canada's top quality agricultural and food products, and to meeting with my Chinese counterpart to build on our shared history of collaboration and strengthen our mutually beneficial trade relationship.”

MacAulay will take part in a number of events from May 14 to 18, including meetings with leading Chinese companies such as e-commerce giant Alibaba, HeMa, and GFresh to discuss in-market opportunities for Canadian food products.

The Minister will also participate in roundtable discussions with representatives of Canadian and Chinese companies to discuss market opportunities in China. In addition, MacAulay will attend SIAL China, where he will have the opportunity to interact with the Canadian exhibitors.

The Minister will also meet with the Chinese Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Mr. Han Changfu, to discuss continued co-operation between the two countries and advocate for expanded market access for Canada's pork, beef and canola.

 

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