FedEx Express Canada Supports Free Trade Deal with EU
Access to World's Largest Economy Good for Canadian Business, Consumers
(firmenpresse) - MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 11/21/13 -- FedEx Express Canada, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), supports the Government of Canada's intent to ratify a free trade agreement with the European Union, the representative body of the largest economic region in the world. After four years of negotiations, the recent announcement in Brussels of an agreement on the Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) represents a significant milestone for Canada and its ability to compete in the global economy. FedEx Express Canada strongly believes that, once it is ratified by the Canadian government and European Union member states and is passed into law, CETA will facilitate economic growth in Canada.
"Free trade has been a boon for Canadians, helping to establish our country among the richest and more prosperous in the world," said Lisa Lisson, president of FedEx Express Canada. "We firmly believe the CETA deal will further boost our economy, opening the door for Canadian businesses to access new markets and new opportunities."
Lisson said the CETA announcement would pave the way for both Canadian businesses and Canadian consumers to benefit from increased trade with the European Union. According to the Government of Canada, the benefits of CETA to Canadians include:
Lisson said FedEx Express has been making significant investments in its network and services in both Canada and the European Union.
"In Canada, we have been investing in new service centres across Canada, introducing new services, and upgrading our air fleet in order to accommodate growth and new opportunities," said Lisson. "CETA is a tremendous opportunity and FedEx is uniquely positioned to help Canadian businesses and consumers capitalize on a new era of international trade."
FedEx Express has made the following investments and announcements in Canada in recent years:
FedEx Express has also been steadily building its network throughout Europe through investments and acquisitions. For example:
About FedEx Express
FedEx Express is the world's largest express transportation company, providing fast and reliable delivery to more than 220 countries and territories. FedEx Express uses a global air-and-ground network to speed delivery of time-sensitive shipments, by a definite time and date with a money-back guarantee.
About FedEx Corp.
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $45 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 300,000 team members to remain "absolutely, positively" focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. For more information, visit .
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