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[Joint Statement on the Second China-Canada Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue] November 10th, according to the Ministry of Finance website, from November 8 to 9, 2026 local time, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, Canadian Finance Minister Champagne-Philippe, and International Trade Minister Sidhu co-chaired the second China-Canada Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue in Vancouver, Canada. This dialogue implemented the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries in January 2026 and achieved a series of mutually beneficial and win-win results. It will strengthen bilateral economic and financial cooperation and promote the construction of a new strategic partnership between China and Canada.
The two sides exchanged views on the global economic prospects as well as the respective macroeconomic situations and policies of the two countries, and agreed to strengthen cooperation within the framework of multilateral mechanisms such as the G20 and APEC, and international financial institutions such as multilateral development banks, and improve global economic governance. Both sides reiterated their commitment to upholding multilateralism and supporting the creation of a transparent and predictable trade and investment environment.
The two sides agreed to deepen cooperation in the financial sector, including market access for the financial services industry, and promote exchanges between capital markets and financial regulators. The financial departments, financial regulatory authorities and central banks of the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding on fiscal cooperation between China and Canada, a cooperation agreement on financial regulatory dialogue and the working procedures of the financial working group. Both sides welcome the implementation of bilateral local currency swap arrangements. Both sides welcome the positive progress made in recent China-Canada economic and trade consultations.
Both sides look forward to holding the next dialogue in China.
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