Promote trade and investment with established markets such as Japan.

What success looks like

Increased two-way trade and investment with Japan, supporting well-paying, middle-class jobs.

Government's narrative on progress

The government promotes Canada-Japan trade through multilateral engagement with provinces, territories and municipalities. Visits by the Prime Minister, key ministers, and provincial premiers showcase trade and investment potential in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, agriculture, life sciences and clean tech. Between April 2016 and March 2017, the Trade Commissioner Service in Japan facilitated more than $850 million in Japanese investment stock in Canada, creating more than 450 jobs. Canada and Japan, along with four other countries, brought the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) into force in December 2018.

Note: this is the government's own description, not an independent assessment.