Memorandum of Cooperations

Memorandum of Cooperation Between Japan External Trade Organization and Invest in Canada

Japan External Trade Organization and Invest in Canada, hereinafter referred to as “the Participants”,

RECOGNIZING the mutual desire of Japan and Canada to strengthen their cooperative relationship, inter alia, for the promotion of mutual investment,

HAVE COME to the following recognition:

          1. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this Memorandum of Cooperation (“MOC”) are to:
(a) identify areas of cooperation for the Participants including investment focusing on the promotion of innovation;
(b) allow the Participants to work in close partnership toward broadening and deepening trade and investment ties; and
(c) stimulate business activities between both countries’ private enterprises in each country.

       2. COOPERATION
The Participants recognize that, within their respective mandate, their cooperation may include cooperative activities such as:
(a) individual company assistance;
(b) investment seminars;
(c) investment promotion missions;
(d) provision of information to private companies;
(e) consultation on individual investment proposals in order to increase the potential for identification and introduction of bilateral investment partners;
(f) processes for new investment identification and enhanced cross-referral information exchange;
(g) exchange of information on investment promotion activities with the view to identifying areas of potential collaboration; and
(h) exchange of views on improvement of the business environment.

         3. TREATMENT OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
The Participants will not disclose information that is marked confidential without the written consent of the other Participant providing the information.

         4. ON-GOING COOPERATION ENHANCEMENT
The Participants will meet annually to review their progress and discuss further cooperation to increase direct investment between Japan and Canada.

      5. FINAL DISPOSITIONS
(a) The cooperation under this MOC will commence on the date of its last signature by the Participants.
(b) The Participants may modify this MOC upon their mutual consent in writing.
(c) A Participant may terminate this MOC by giving a written notice to the other Participant.

SIGNED in duplicate in Ottawa, on the 28th day of April 2019, in the English and French, each version being equally valid.


Memorandum of Cooperation Between Japan External Trade Organization and Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development of Canada Concerning Bilateral Investment Promotion

Japan External Trade Organization and Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development of Canada, hereinafter referred to as “the Participants”,

RECOGNIZING the mutual desire of Japan and Canada to strengthen the cooperative relationship, inter alia, for the promotion of trade and investment, through the revitalized Japan-Canada Joint Economic Committee,

CONSIDERING that Japan and Canada have sectors of mutual interest, HAVE COME to the following recognition:

          1. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this Memorandum of Cooperation (“MOC”) are to:
(a) identify areas of cooperation for the Participants;
(b) allow the Participants to work in close partnership toward broadening and deepening trade and investment ties; and
(c) stimulate business activities between both countries’ private enterprises in each country.

       2. COOPERATION
The Participants recognize that their cooperation may include cooperative activities such as:
(a) individual company assistance;
(b) investment seminars;
(c) investment promotion missions;
(d) consultation on individual investment proposals in order to increase the potential for identification and introduction of bilateral investment partners;
(e) processes for new investment identification and enhanced cross-referral information exchange;
(f) exchange of information on investment promotion activities with the view to identifying areas of potential collaboration; and
(g) provision of access links on the two investment promotion websites.

         3. BILATERAL INVESTMENT PROMOTION IN KEY INDUSTRY
The Participants will discuss measures for enhanced bilateral investment promotion in the key sectors of their respective countries, with a focus on accelerating innovation through supporting companies in both countries including start-ups.

         4. TREATMENT OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
The Participants will not disclose information that is marked confidential without the written consent of the other Participant providing the information.

      5. ON-GOING COOPERATION ENHANCEMENT
The Participants will meet annually to review their progress and discuss further cooperation to increase direct investment between Japan and Canada.

         6. FINAL DISPOSITIONS
(a) This MOC will take effect on the date of its last signature by the Participants.
(b) The Participants may modify this MOC upon their mutual consent in writing.
(c) A Participant may terminate this MOC by giving a written notice to the other Participant.

SIGNED in duplicate in Toronto, on the 10th day of May 2018, in the English and French, each version being equally valid.