Central America is focus for Canada trade offensive

Canada will continue to bolster relationships in Latin America through more free-trade agreements and the support of Canadian companies doing business there, Canada’s trade minister said.

The Canadian government is in free-trade talks with many countries in the region, including Guatemala and Honduras, and will table a bill this fall for a free trade agreement with Panama, Peter Van Loan said.

Canada has strengthened ties with the region in recent years, and more Canadian companies are expanding there because of its high growth potential and geographic proximity.

Original source: Globe and Mail