Agriculture Roundup for Thursday June 8, 2023
Canada’s new Indo-Pacific office will be in Manila, Philippines.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said the Philippines is an important partner under the Indo-Pacific Strategy.
“Hosting this new office is an opportunity to build on our economic relationship and enrich people-to-people ties. Our government will continue to help Canadian farmers, food processors and exporters maximize their opportunities, and diversify their markets in the world’s fastest-growing economic zone,” she said.
The office is a joint venture between AAFC and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. It will consist of a mobile team that will work directly with Canadian diplomatic missions, Canadian stakeholders, foreign interlocutors, and decision makers in the region.