
“The door is open to the Western Cape for Canada to boost investment,” was the key message from a high-level meeting between Canada’s Minister of Finance, François-Philippe Champagne and Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, held in Cape Town last night with both parties reaffirming the importance of strengthening trade and investment relations between the Western Cape Province and Canada.
“In 2023, South Africa’s exports to Canada were valued at R8.28 billion,” said Minister Meyer. “Citrus fruit, both fresh and dried, was the leading export category, accounting for R1.69 billion or 20.42% of the total export value.”
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Renewable Energy: The government is investing in renewable energy sources,
such as solar and wind, to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

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