North American Leaders' Summit

Statement from Minister Miller on Canada's commitment to support migrants in the Americas

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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We are providing a path to economic opportunities to help address forced displacement, as an alternative to irregular migration.

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  • We are providing a path to economic opportunities to help address forced displacement, as an alternative to irregular migration.
  • "We are welcoming an additional 4,000 temporary foreign workers from the region this year, many of whom have already arrived in Canada.
  • "In addition to our commitment to welcome 15,000 migrants, we continue to be actively engaged in the Americas on migration and protection issues.
  • The Americas are seeing unprecedented numbers of migrants seeking safe haven and new opportunities, in often dangerous situations such as crossing the Darien Gap.

Collaboration Agreement Signed between Mexico Pacific and Government of Sonora Formally Welcomes the Saguaro Energia LNG Project as the Cornerstone of the Sonora Plan

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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HOUSTON, Texas, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Government of the State of Sonora and Mexico Pacific announced today they have signed a collaboration agreement supporting Mexico Pacific's anchor LNG export facility, Saguaro Energia, located in Puerto Libertad, Sonora, Mexico.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of the State of Sonora and Mexico Pacific announced today they have signed a collaboration agreement supporting Mexico Pacific's anchor LNG export facility, Saguaro Energia, located in Puerto Libertad, Sonora, Mexico.
  • HOUSTON, Texas, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Government of the State of Sonora and Mexico Pacific announced today they have signed a collaboration agreement supporting Mexico Pacific's anchor LNG export facility, Saguaro Energia, located in Puerto Libertad, Sonora, Mexico.
  • The Sonora Plan seeks to promote clean energy development, investment, and economic prosperity for the benefit of Sonora and Mexico.
  • With the ongoing support and commitment of the Government of Sonora, Mexico Pacific anticipates the commencement of construction this year.

2023 CEC Council Statement: "Canada, Mexico, U.S. Launch Ambitious Environmental Agenda in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada"

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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VICTORIA, BC, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - We, the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) Council Members, representing Canada, Mexico and the United States, met today for the annual Council Session in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

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  • VICTORIA, BC, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - We, the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) Council Members, representing Canada, Mexico and the United States, met today for the annual Council Session in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
  • The Council addressed many of the most pressing environmental challenges facing North American communities, particularly vulnerable communities and Indigenous Peoples that are oftentimes disproportionately burdened with environmental impacts.
  • Through 39 active grants valued at more than C$6 million, the CEC is supporting climate resilience and environmental action at the community level.
  • "—Iván Rico López, Undersecretary of Environmental Policy and Planning, Semarnat
    "It has been an honour to host the 30th annual CEC Council meeting in Victoria, BC.

Joint statement on the launch of the North American Semiconductor Conference and North American Ministerial Committee on Economic Competitiveness

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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The three governments organized the first North America Semiconductor Conference in Washington, D.C. on May 18-19 with the support of the Semiconductor Industry Association and Arizona State University.

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  • The three governments organized the first North America Semiconductor Conference in Washington, D.C. on May 18-19 with the support of the Semiconductor Industry Association and Arizona State University.
  • The conference reflects a shared commitment by government, industry, and academia to work together to strengthen the resilience of the North American semiconductor supply chain.
  • Canada, the United States and Mexico also launched the North American Ministerial Committee on Economic Competitiveness (NAMCEC), fulfilling another commitment by our leaders at the North American Leaders' Summit, which will align efforts at the cabinet-level to strengthen regional competitiveness and productivity in industries of the future including semiconductors, clean energy, critical minerals, biomanufacturing, and information and communications technology.
  • To advance these opportunities, Canada, the United States and Mexico committed to establish biannual dialogues among officials.

Ministers Champagne and Ng meet with North American counterparts, industry and universities on building continental semiconductor supply chain

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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Alongside Gina Raimondo, United States Secretary of Commerce, and Raquel Buenrostro, Mexico's Secretary of Economy, the ministers explored ways to strengthen and secure the semiconductor supply chain in North America.

Key Points: 
  • Alongside Gina Raimondo, United States Secretary of Commerce, and Raquel Buenrostro, Mexico's Secretary of Economy, the ministers explored ways to strengthen and secure the semiconductor supply chain in North America.
  • This two-day trilateral conference, organized by the Semiconductor Industry Association and Arizona State University, brought together senior industry executives, universities and government representatives.
  • Together, they discussed adapting policies and increasing investments in semiconductor supply chains across North America, as well as developing the workforce to support this critical sector.
  • "Canada will work with the U.S. and Mexico to spur investments that promote secure and resilient continental semiconductor supply chains, creating good jobs here in North America.

President of the United States Joe Biden to visit Canada

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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During the visit, the Prime Minister and the President will highlight ongoing cooperation on continental defence, including NORAD's key role in defending North America.

Key Points: 
  • During the visit, the Prime Minister and the President will highlight ongoing cooperation on continental defence, including NORAD's key role in defending North America.
  • "Canada and the United States are allies, neighbours, and most importantly, friends.
  • This will be President Biden's first in-person visit since becoming president.
  • He will be joined by the First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden.

Vermont to conduct captive insurance trade mission in Mexico

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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MONTPELIER, Vt., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The State of Vermont and the Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA) will send a delegation of government, regulatory, and industry representatives to Mexico to highlight Vermont's leading captive insurance industry. The trade mission was originally planned for March 2020, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The delegation will lead a captive insurance educational forum in Mexico City on March 1, 2023. The trade mission is a collaborative effort with the U.S. Commercial Service, the trade and promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration, and Vermont's Department of Economic Development via its State Trade and Expansion Program, a program funded by the Small Business Administration.

Key Points: 
  • The mission is a collaborative effort to help highlight Vermont's leading captive insurance industry, encouraging companies from Mexico and around the world to take advantage of the benefits of captive insurance.
  • MONTPELIER, Vt., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The State of Vermont and the Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA) will send a delegation of government, regulatory, and industry representatives to Mexico to highlight Vermont's leading captive insurance industry.
  • "The trade mission is a great example of Vermont's mutually beneficial trade relationship with Mexico," said Governor Phil Scott.
  • "The goal of the trade mission is to raise awareness about Vermont as a leading domicile for captive insurance, no matter where in the world you are headquartered," said Sandy Bigglestone, Deputy Commissioner of Captive Insurance, Vermont Department of Financial Regulation.

Declaration of North America (DNA)

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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North America shares a unique history and culture that emphasizes innovation, equitable development, and mutually beneficial trade to create inclusive economic opportunities for the benefit of our people.

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  • North America shares a unique history and culture that emphasizes innovation, equitable development, and mutually beneficial trade to create inclusive economic opportunities for the benefit of our people.
  • The three countries of North America each made ambitious commitments under the Los Angeles Declaration, particularly regarding regular pathways, including working together to advance labour mobility in North America and have been delivering on these commitments.
  • Trilateral health cooperation will focus on launching an updated North American Plan for Animal and Pandemic Influenza (NAPAPI) to improve prevention, preparedness, agility, and to provide rapid response to health emergencies in North America.
  • Security cooperation will continue to abide by our common understanding that respect for human rights and the rule of law contribute to a more secure North America.

Prime Minister Trudeau to attend North American Leaders' Summit

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 20, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will travel to Mexico City, Mexico, to participate in the North American Leaders' Summit (NALS) taking place on January 10, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 20, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will travel to Mexico City, Mexico, to participate in the North American Leaders' Summit (NALS) taking place on January 10, 2023.
  • The North American Leaders' Summit brings together the Prime Minister of Canada, the President of Mexico, and the President of the United States of America, to advance North American solutions to the challenges of today and tomorrow.
  • "I look forward to meeting with my North American counterparts to discuss a common path forward to building a cleaner, more inclusive, and more competitive, integrated North American economy.
  • The priorities for this North American Leaders Summit are diversity and inclusion, climate change and the environment, competitiveness, migration and development, health, and security.

Government of Canada Delivers on Key International Climate Commitment to End New Public Support for the International Unabated Fossil Fuel Energy Sector

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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Canada made this commitment alongside 38 other countries and institutions and was one of only three major energy producers to do so.

Key Points: 
  • Canada made this commitment alongside 38 other countries and institutions and was one of only three major energy producers to do so.
  • These guidelines will ensure that Canada meets and in some cases exceeds the ambition announced at COP26.
  • By ending new direct public support for the international unabated fossil fuel energy sector,Canada will ensure its investments abroad are aligned with its domestic and international climate goals, which means investing in clean energy and renewables.
  • "The world is facing a climate emergency, and government resources must be directed to investments in clean energy, not burning fossil fuels.