YELLOWKNIFE (September 12, 2012) – Premier McLeod and members of the NWT delegation taking part in the Council of the Federation (COF) trade mission to China are scheduled to participate in the following planned meetings and events:
Beijing – September 13-16, 2012
Meetings with Metallurgical Corporation of China (MCC), Association of China Rare Earth Industry (ACREI), Export-Import Bank of
Tour of Beijing Yuanlong Fur Co. Ltd
Meeting with Chief Executive Officer of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC)
Investing in Canada: Meet the Canadian Premiers Panel (Hosted by the Canada China Business Council)
Meeting with Minister of Commerce for the People’s Republic of China
Canada China Business Council Reception and Dinner
Briefing with Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of Canada in Beijing
Meeting with Minister of Transport
Meeting with Chair of State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC)
Canadian Tourism Commission Luncheon
Meeting with Vice-Minister/Deputy Chairman of National Development and Reform Commission
Meeting with Vice-Premier of China
Chinese Peoples Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries Reception
Shanghai – September 17-18, 2012
Canadian Chamber of Commerce Maple Leaf Ball
Tour of Suntech solar panel manufacturing facility
Briefing with Canadian Consul General in Shanghai
Canadian Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Meeting with Shanghai Tourism Bureau
Manitoba Reception
Tour of Huawei Technologies Co. Facility
Hong Kong – September 19-20, 2012
Meeting with Hong Kong Association of Travel Agents
Visit to Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Tour of Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal
Hang Seng Bank Reception and Dinner
Briefing with Canada’s Consul General in Hong Kong
Meeting with Financial Secretary of Hong Kong
Wreath-laying Ceremony at Sai Wan War Cemetery
Meeting with Chow Tai Fook Jewellery company
The Premier will deliver remarks at the Meet the Canadian Premiers panel and the Canadian Tourism Commission luncheon in Beijing, as well as the Canadian Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Shanghai.
Planned meetings and events are accurate as of September 11, 2012 and are subject to change.
Participating in the COF trade mission to China will establish connections that will grow the NWT economy, especially in tourism, mining and the fur industry. It will promote investment in our territory and help NWT businesses learn about new opportunities in China. A strong, diversified economy that provides opportunities and choices to all communities and regions is one of the goals of the 17th Legislative Assembly.