Ontario opens marketing centre in Mexico City
May 6, 2008 9:14 AM
McGuinty Government Promoting Ontario Economy In Mexico
THE CENTRES:
- Boost Ontario's strengths and expertise in key global markets
- Attract more job-creating investments to the province
- Provide Ontario companies with the contacts and information they need to succeed
- Promote Ontario's interests with key business decision-makers.
Minister of Economic Development and Trade Sandra Pupatello is spending May 4-6 in Monterrey and Mexico City to strengthen the $15.66 billion trade relationship between the two jurisdictions and explore potential investment and trade
opportunities.
QUICK FACTS
- Ontario's exports to Mexico rose by more than 250 per cent between 2003 and 2007.
- Mexico is Ontario's third largest trading partner, behind the U.S. and China.
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ontario.ca/economy
"We want to take our economic relationship with Mexico to the next level. That means tapping into new opportunities, attracting investment to Ontario and encouraging Ontario firms to expand their operations in Mexico."
– Sandra Pupatello
Minister of International Trade and Investment
"Ontario is an ideal investment destination and trade partner in a wide range of sectors: automotive, Information Technology, infrastructure, education, skills training, aerospace and the environment, all key sectors in Mexico's modernization plans."
– Sandra Pupatello
Minister of International Trade and Investment
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