Canadian mission due here

Canadian mission due here

JAKARTA (JP): A trade mission on building and construction
from the Canadian province of Ontario is expected to arrive here
on Sept. 20 for a five-day visit.

The Canadian Embassy announced yesterday that the mission,
sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and
Trade, will meet with major Indonesian property developers and
contractors to look for possible collaborations.

The mission includes nine companies specializing in
construction techniques, architectural design, architectural
services, wooden doors, interior and exterior architectural
moldings, concrete wall form systems, prefabricated housing
systems and pavement repair technology.

According to the embassy, the two way trade between Indonesia
and Canada is expected to exceed C$ 1 billion (US$738.9 million)
this year. The current Canadian investment in Indonesia is
approximately C$3.5 billion. (05)