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MANILA, Philippines ? After United States State Secretary Hillary Clinton, Canada?s International Trade Minister Stockwell Day is also scheduled to visit the country on November 13, Canada?s embassy here said Tuesday.
In a statement, the embassy said Day, who is also the minister for Canada?s Asia-Pacific Gateway, will visit the country to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between two countries.
During his visit, Day is expected to announce a new project to support local business development and highlighting the successes of Canadian companies in the Philippines in agriculture and food, transportation, infrastructure, and extractive sectors.
Like Clinton, Day will also tour the site devastated by typhoon Ondoy and hand out relief goods to beneficiaries.
While in Manila, the minister will meet with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, other senior officials, and important business leaders to present Canada as an innovation and investment partner of choice, as well as to promote Canada?s high-quality products and services.
Day will also launch the Canadian Food Week in Makati City, and will plant a tree at the Sun Life of Canada?s premises in Taguig City, in celebration of Sun Life?s success in the country and its strong commitment to corporate social responsibility and the environment. (The company?s new headquarters here uses Leadership in Energy and Environmental certification.)
