Canada interested in Luzon economic corridor

Canada is interested in exploring opportunities in the development of the Luzon economic corridor in line with efforts to strengthen ties with the Philippines.

- By LOUELLA DESIDERIO

"The Philippines have talked to us about it, which is terrific. And we are very interested and I'm looking forward to learning more about it," Canada's Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng told The STAR when asked about the Luzon economic corridor.

Ng was in the country last week for Team Canada's biggest trade mission to the Philippines, composed of 300 participants from firms engaged in clean energy, agriculture, infrastructure, as well as digital innovations, to explore trade and investment opportunities.

During the plenary session for Team Canada's trade mission, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go said the Luzon economic corridor is a major project being undertaken by the Philippines with the governments of the US and Japan.