Canadian Parliamentarians Support Taiwan’s Inclusion in Pacific Trade Pact

Taiwan's Representative in Canada Ho-jen Tseng (3rd L), poses with Liberal MPs Randeep Sarai (L) and Judy Sgro, and Conservative MP Michael Chong. They attended the "Taiwan Night" event held at the Sir John A Macdonald Building in Ottawa on May 7, 2024. Donna He/The Epoch Times

Scores of parliamentarians and federal officials attended the “Taiwan Night” event in Ottawa on May 7, voicing support for the island nation’s participation in international organizations. Taiwan, known for its commitment to democracy, faces persistent political pressure and military coercion from Beijing.

Taiwan’s representative, Ho-jen Tseng, urged its inclusion in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), as Canada assumes the rotating chairmanship of the 11-member organization this year. The CPTPP is a free trade agreement between Canada and countries in the Indo-Pacific region, including Australia, Japan, and New Zealand.