Trade Committee explores boons and perils of increased Indo-Pacific ties as wait for feds’ strategy grows

Industry representatives told the House Trade Committee that the government needs to spotlight stronger ties in the Indo-Pacific as it is set to be one of the fastest-growing economic areas in the world.

The House Committee on International Trade has held seven meetings to study Indo-Pacific trade opportunities as MPs await the release of the government's strategy for the region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY NEIL MOSS

June 8, 2022

The House Trade Committee is hearing about the growth for Canadian businesses in the Indo-Pacific thanks to the start of a handful of trade negotiations with nations and groups in the region, but some have raised concerns for environmental and labour standards. The federal government has been worki...

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