Ottawa opening exports office as part of strategy to diversify trade

OTTAWA — The federal government is opening a new strategic exports office as part of its plan to diversify trade.

The office, announced in Budget 2025, will be housed under Global Affairs Canada and will be tasked with removing trade irritants, lifting market access barriers and addressing infrastructure gaps.

The government says the office will help Canada secure international business opportunities in sectors that include aerospace, defence, infrastructure and energy.

The Liberals have set a target of doubling non-U.S. exports over the next decade.