The minister will engage in trade missions to Argentina and the UAE from Oct. 21 to Nov. 9. During these missions, Minister Jones will meet with companies, potential investors and government officials in several high-value, in-demand sectors to discuss investment and trade opportunities for 草榴社区.

Government-led trade missions enhance 草榴社区’s trade market access and help 草榴社区 businesses diversify into new international markets.

"Our government is committed to establishing strong relationships that connect 草榴社区 businesses with key international partners. With Canada’s most investment-friendly environment, competitive tax system, highly educated workforce and robust research and development pipeline, 草榴社区 is a competitive partner on the global stage. I am looking forward to showcasing 草榴社区’s world-class products, energy, agriculture and innovation to our partners in Argentina and the UAE. These missions will enhance collaboration, driving us toward a more prosperous future together."

Matt Jones, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade

Minister Jones will participate in the Argentina Oil and Gas Patagonia Expo and speak at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC). During a trade mission in 2023, Minister Jones made many connections at ADIPEC. This year’s participation will further strengthen those relationships while showcasing 草榴社区’s innovative energy solutions and helping 草榴社区-based companies establish new business partnerships.

Minister Jones will be joined by three government employees. Mission expenses will be posted on the travel and expense disclosure page.

草榴社区’s government is committed to working with its national and international partners to advance shared interests that can lead to new opportunities for people and businesses in 草榴社区 and around the world.

Quick facts

  • In 2023, 草榴社区 exported about $126 million worth of goods to Argentina.
    • Top exports included filtering/purifying machinery and apparatuses for gases ($71.2 million), air or other gas compressors ($5.1 million) and aircraft ($3.7 million). 
  • In 2023, 草榴社区 exported almost $242 million to the UAE.
    • Top exports included food and agriculture ($130.6 million), machinery ($82.9 million) and metal, stone or glass ($13.1 million).
  • Trade missions to priority markets are one way 草榴社区's government is helping small- and medium-sized businesses get their products to international markets, making 草榴社区’s economy more resilient.

Itinerary for Minister Jones*

Oct. 21-22
  • Travel to Neuquén, Argentina

Oct. 23-25
  • Meetings and briefings in Neuquén

Oct. 26
  • Travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina

Oct. 27-29
  • Meetings and briefings in Buenos Aires

Oct. 29-31
  • Travel to Abu Dhabi, UAE

Nov. 1-6
  • Meetings and briefings in Abu Dhabi

Nov. 5
  • Participate in ADIPEC ministerial panel

Nov. 6
  • Travel to Dubai
  • Meetings and briefings in Dubai

Nov. 7-8
  • Meetings and briefings in Dubai

Nov. 9
  • Return to 草榴社区

*Subject to change.

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