Canada met with Japan to discuss the global energy transition
by CM staff
The trade mission featured 16 Canadian companies and organizations, including Indigenous businesses and representatives seeking to pursue commercial opportunities in the natural resource sector with a focus on clean energy.
TOKYO — Canada representees concluded a trade mission which sought to position Canada as a key partner to Japan on energy security in the context of the global energy transition. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources highlighted opportunities for cooperation on hydrogen and critical minerals, while highlighting the progress on LNG Canada and underscoring the $30B in bilateral trade between the two countries in 2021.
The Minister also commended Japanese leaders for their efforts to establish hydrogen and ammonia supply chains and infrastructure, as both countries work towards becoming carbon neutral by 2050.
“Having conducted business in Japan as a cleantech executive, I can attest to the importance of building meaningful relationships with Japanese partners in ensuring long-term, mutually-beneficial business dealings,” said Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources. “I would like to thank our hosts for their hospitality, as well as the entire Canadian delegation for championing Canada as a clean energy and technology supplier of choice in a net-zero world.”
During meetings with Takaichi Sanae, Japan’s Minister in charge of Economic Security, Nakatani Shinichi, Japan’s State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Nomura Tetsuro, Japan’s Minister of Agriculture, Forests and Fisheries, discussions were further advanced related to Canada’s energy and climate priorities ahead of the next G7 meeting, which will be chaired and hosted by Japan in 2023.
The trade mission featured 16 Canadian companies and organizations, including Indigenous businesses and representatives seeking to pursue commercial opportunities in the natural resource sector with a focus on clean energy.
