The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will travel to Seoul and Busan, Republic of Korea, and to Tokyo, Japan, from November 23 to 28, 2025, to advance Canada's industrial and economic interests abroad.
Minister Joly will engage with senior government officials and leading industry representatives to strengthen bilateral cooperation, deepen commercial partnerships and promote Canada's strategic economic interests in Asia. Discussions will focus on key sectors, including automotive and batteries, defence, shipbuilding, aerospace, biomanufacturing, and mining.
Minister Joly will also highlight Canada's world-class industries, highly skilled workforce and cutting‑edge innovation. She will emphasize the government's commitment to attracting major investments, particularly in the defence sector. These investments will create jobs and opportunities throughout Canada's industries, further diversify Canada's international partnerships and grow the economy.
