Canada strengthens energy collaboration with Indo-Pacific countries to attract investment, create jobs and diversify trade

From September 8 to 11, 2026, Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, embarked on a successful trip to China, where he expanded Canada’s relations in the Asia-Pacific region at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s Energy Ministers’ Meeting (APEC EMM). For the first time in more than 10 years, Canada was represented politically at the APEC Energy Ministers’ Meeting, reflecting the Government of Canada’s renewed focus on strengthening trade, investment and energy partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region.

September 14, 2026                                          Ottawa, Ontario                                            Natural Resources Canada

In an increasingly volatile world, Canada is building our sovereignty, security and strength by growing a vast trade network. Our free trade agreements already give Canadian businesses access to more than 1.5 billion consumers across 51 countries, and we are building on the momentum of the Prime Minister and Minister Hodgson’s January 2026 visit to China to deepen Canadian engagement across the Asia-Pacific region, open new markets and pathways for Canadian exporters and generate economic opportunity and prosperity.