Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, announced that Bernard Valcourt, Associate Minister of National Defence and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) (La Francophonie), will lead a trade mission to Santo Domingo and Port-au-Prince from September 2 to 7, 2012.

"I am pleased to lead a trade mission to the Dominican Republic and Haiti, where I intend to showcase Canadian expertise, services and products to a wide range of industry leaders, decision makers and potential clients and business partners, particularly in the infrastructure and agri-food sectors," affirmed Minister Valcourt.

Recalling that the Canadian companies are well suited to the development needs of Haiti. With the third-largest population in the Caribbean, limited infrastructure, and high demand for goods, services, and investment, Haiti is well positioned for economic development and growth. The construction sector is one of the most dynamic sectors in Haiti. Apart from the large infrastructure and road maintenance projects undertaken by the government and financed for the most part by international financial institutions and the international community, there is constant demand for the inputs required in the construction of residences, shopping centres, telecommunications systems and manufacturing plants.

Canada is also committed to strong economic partnerships that will contribute to enhanced prosperity across the Americas. Increased business with Canada’s partners in the Americas can also have a positive impact on democratic and security issues.

List of Participating Organizations

Ædifica Inc., Montréal, Quebec

BGC Engineering Inc., Halifax, Nova Scotia

D. I. Jenkins & Associates Inc., Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Dynamic Air Shelters Ltd., Calgary, Alberta

Geninov Inc., Montréal, Quebec

Groupe IBI/DAA Inc., Montréal, Quebec

Groupe Lépine International, Inc., Montréal, Quebec

Haven Timber Homes Ltd., Lac La Hache, British Columbia

HG Environnement, Blainville, Quebec

K-Line Insulators Limited, Toronto, Ontario

LED Roadway Lighting Ltd., Halifax, Nova Scotia

Ministère des Relations internationales, Québec, Quebec

Moloney Electric Inc., Toronto, Ontario

Pars Intermodal Inc., Montréal, Quebec

PoleCo, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Saint John Port Authority, Saint John, New Brunswick

SNC Lavalin International Inc., Montréal, Quebec

Stark International Inc., New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

Terra Vista Ltd., Glovertown, Newfoundland and Labrador

WE-Supreme, Red Deer, Alberta

HL/ HaitiLibre