On May 6, Consul General LUO Weidong attended the Forum on China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and the evolving Canada-China business landscape and delivered a keynote speech.

Consul General Luo outlined the background to the formulation of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and its significance for the economic development of both China and the world. He provided a detailed analysis of cooperation opportunities between China and Canada over the next five years in six key areas: energy, agriculture, consumption, finance, foreign trade and investment, and emerging industries. He expressed hope that Canadian businesses would seize the opportunities from China’s development and the positive momentum in China-Canada relations, so as to promote steady and sustainable growth in bilateral economic and trade cooperation.

Mr. Scott Brison, former Canadian Minister of Digital Government, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the Canada China Business Council, and Vice-Chair of Bank of Montreal, among others, also delivered remarks at the event, which was attended by nearly 100 representatives from the Canadian business community.