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  1. Bloc Québécois cited ICASO regarding China's activities, while Blanchet met with Lai Ching-te in Taipei and urged Mark Carney on trade frameworks.

Taiwan and Canada seek to advance trade cooperation framework

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President Lai Ching-te expressed hope for progress on the proposed Taiwan-Canada Trade Cooperation Framework Arrangement, urging closer bilateral economic and industrial cooperation. The framework, which was finalized in March 2025, remains unsigned, and Global Affairs Canada has provided no timetable for its signature. Lai met with Canadian lawmakers at the Presidential Office in Taipei.

From focustaiwan.tw

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The proposed framework aims to strengthen bilateral trade by leveraging complementary economic strengths. Lai noted that Taiwan's expertise in semiconductors and information and communications technology, combined with Canada's advantages in artificial intelligence, energy, and critical minerals, presents extensive opportunities for cooperation.

Bloc Québécois cited ICASO regarding China's activities, while Blanchet met with Lai Ching-te in Taipei and urged Mark Carney on trade frameworks.

From focustaiwan.tw

Who's involved

  • Lai Ching-tePresident of Taiwan, who called for closer bilateral economic cooperation with Canada.
  • TaiwanThe administrative division of Taiwan, which is seeking a trade cooperation framework with Canada.

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  • TaiwanSpeculative

    Taiwan might see increased investment and expanded trade opportunities due to the potential strengthening of supply chains and bilateral cooperation.

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Bloc Québécois cited ICASO regarding China's activities, while Blanchet met with Lai Ching-te in Taipei and urged Mark Carney on trade frameworks.

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