Canada’s free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) came into effect on July 1, 2009. This will benefit Canadian exporters and producers by allowing duty-free access to the markets of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Minister Day travelled to Saudi Arabia and Jordan to promote Canadian companies as world-class suppliers of quality goods and services.
Minister Day travelled to France from June 25 to 26, 2009, to participate in important bilateral and multilateral meetings to reinforce Canada's trade agenda.
Minister Day is leading a trade mission to Russia from June 21 to June 24, 2009, which will showcase Canadian expertise in the infrastructure sector and promote two-way trade and investment.