Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison is off on a trade mission to India tomorrow (sat). He will be advocating for trade and improved market access for Saskatchewan exports. Former Prime Minister, and now Chairman and CEO of Harper and Associated, Stephen Harper will be joining him on the trip. Harper has been contracted to provide support and advice on international engagement. The mission includes attending the Indo-Canadian Business Chamber Annual National Convention in New Delhi and the Canada-India Business Council Mumbai Forum.

Brad Blackwell, Chair of Saskatchewan Pulse Growers says, “India is normally one of the largest export markets for Canadian pulses, accounting for up to 40 percent of total red lentil and yellow pea exports.” He says, “Saskatchewan pulse growers need improved transparency and predictability in India’s trade policies,” and so he is supportive of the province seeking to improve market access.

Cameco is trying to increase sales of uranium to India’s nuclear energy sector. Company President Tim Gitzel says, “We see real value in the engagement that is done by the Saskatchewan government and try to participate in trade missions of this nature whenever we can.” The mission concludes November 23rd.