Government-led trade missions enhance Alberta’s trade market access and help Alberta businesses diversify into new and emerging international markets. Alongside Mary Ng, federal Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, Minister Jones will attend a Team Canada Trade Mission to meet with companies, potential investors and government officials in several high-value, in-demand sectors. The minister will meet with industry leaders in infrastructure, technology, agriculture and energy to discuss investment and trade opportunities for Alberta.
A total of 27 Alberta companies and organizations will be joining the trade mission. They will promote Alberta’s world-class products and solutions in areas such as energy, agriculture, innovation and clean technologies.
"Alberta’s government is committed to strengthening its international ties to advance trade and investment in our province. I am pleased to join federal Minister Ng and our innovative Alberta companies on this Team Canada Trade Mission. I look forward to sharing with our valued partners in Indonesia and the Philippines what makes Alberta a world-class destination to do business.”
Minister Jones will be joined by one government employee. Mission expenses will be posted on the travel and expense disclosure page.
Alberta’s government is committed to working with its national and international partners to advance opportunities for Albertans and their businesses around the world.
Quick facts
- In 2023, Alberta exported about $469 million worth of goods to Indonesia and $196 million worth of goods to the Philippines.
- The top export to Indonesia was wheat ($351 million), which comprised nearly 75 per cent of exports.
- The top export to the Philippines was wheat ($60 million), which comprised approximately 35 per cent of exports.
Itinerary for Minister Jones*
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Nov. 29-30 |
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Dec. 1-3 |
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Dec. 4 |
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Dec. 4-6 |
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Dec. 7 |
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*Subject to change.