OTTAWA – Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez is inviting participants from Canada’s creative industries to join him on trade mission to Latin America in February.
In a statement Monday, Canadian Heritage said that the entrepreneurs selected to take part in the mission will be able to explore potential business opportunities in Mexico, Colombia and Argentina and build a network of key buyers, suppliers and contacts.
The initiative, part of the Creative Export Strategy, will help to strengthen Canada's commercial, cultural and diplomatic relations with Latin America through activities that include a business matching program, information sessions and networking events. Delegates will also meet with economic and governmental decision makers, take advantage of exceptional networking opportunities with potential partners, and learn about Latin America's culture and business ecosystem.
Interested entrepreneurs must complete an application form and send it to pch.missioncommerciale-trademission.pch@canada.cap by November 30, 2018.
"This mission is a unique opportunity to keep growing the export potential of our Canadian creative industries in Latin America, and to allow participants to build on their market development initiatives in this part of the world”, said Minister Rodriguez, in the statement. “Our goal is to enable Canadian creators and cultural entrepreneurs to improve their competitive position on the international stage by accessing new markets, creating new jobs and increasing their returns."
