My question is for the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.

I understand that the minister recently returned from New York, where he promoted Ontario’s economic interests and showcased the best that Ontario’s innovation ecosystem has to offer. As one of Ontario’s strongest trading partners, New York is ripe for business opportunities, and as one of the world’s largest tech centres, it is also full of firms looking to invest internationally.

Will the minister please share with this Legislature an update on his trade mission to New York and what we can expect as a result?

Thank you to the minister for spreading the news and for his answer.

Ontario’s technology sector is poised to continue leading the digital revolution, with homegrown breakthroughs in the life sciences sector occurring daily. For Ontario to capitalize on these successes, the world needs to know that Ontario is at the centre of the work that is propelling these fields. That’s why trade missions like the minister’s mission to New York are critical for this province.

Will the minister please explain what the businesses that he met with had to say about Ontario and its competitive edge?