Business and institutional representatives from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, will be in T&T from today to forge relationships with local clients. The trade mission, organized by the Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association (NEIA) with the support of the High Commission of Canada comprises seven companies with expertise in the areas of sustainable technologies, professional services, and safety training.
Commenting on the visit, High Commissioner of Canada to T&T, G�rard Latulippe said: "We are pleased to welcome the companies of Newfoundland and Labrador as they seek to expand into various Caribbean markets. This trade mission is further testimony to Canada's ongoing commitment to the region. Newfoundland offers the region products, services, technologies and experience relevant to island environments and we look forward to the establishment of many new and successful partnerships during this mission."
One-on-one meetings with the mission participants are being organized with interested public and private sector companies. The delegation will be in Port-of-Spain until Friday.