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FEDERAL AGRICULTURE MINISTER MACDONALD TO VISIT CHINA

FEDERAL AGRICULTURE MINISTER MACDONALD TO VISIT CHINA

Published 6 months, 1 week ago
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The latest episode of BC Food News, hosted by Jennifer English, discusses the upcoming visit of Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald to China from October 27 to November 3. The purpose of this significant trip is to strengthen agricultural collaboration between Canada and China, and highlight key priorities for Canadian agriculture. This is a crucial step as China is Canada's second-largest market for food and seafood exports. Through meetings with senior Chinese government officials and business leaders, Minister MacDonald hopes to promote Canadian agricultural and agri-food products and explore new collaboration opportunities. This aligns with the commitment made by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese Premier Li Qiang to establish regular and constructive communication channels between the two nations. Regular updates on the mission will be shared on various social media channels, allowing listeners to stay informed on this pivotal trip.