Concludes productive two-day visit to the U.S. capital
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Sept. 18, 2014) - Industry Canada
Industry Minister James Moore today concluded a successful two-day visit to Washington, D.C. The Minister travelled to the U.S. capital for a series of meetings with representatives from the U.S. government, including Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and a number of representatives and senators.
The Minister took the opportunity to outline the Harper Government's economic policies that make Canada the most attractive country in the world for investment: lower taxes, balanced budgets, less debt, freer trade and modern digital policies.
The Minister was also the keynote speaker during a lunch hosted by the Canadian American Business Council. He highlighted Canada's strong record of attracting investment and why it continues to be the best place in the world to do business. He also spoke of the need to continue to strengthen overall North American competitiveness, creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity in Canada and the U.S.
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"Our government has taken deliberate action to protect our economy, supporting Canadian businesses and workers when they needed it most and then taking the necessary steps to get our fiscal house in order. Canada has one of the best job creation records in the G7, we are among the leaders in economic growth, and we have one of the most welcoming destinations for investment in the world. As we look to the future, our government will continue to work to build Canada's economy for the 21st century, both in the conventional sectors that have driven the creation of jobs and growth as well as in the growing, innovation-driven digital economy."
- Industry Minister James Moore
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