The Countries consider that it is opportune to review the scope of the FTA in order to expand it into different areas.
Issues such as market services, new product exchanges and investment will be analyzed, looking to improve and expand the offerings available.
Karina Alpízar Corella reported statements by Canadian Chancellor, Peter Kent: "Canadian companies take pains to invest in projects that promote social development, are in sync with the environment and that especially follow the legal framework and guidelines of each country. The Chancellor said that his country has increased investment to such an extent that there are about $100 million on the American continent and our country is no exception. Specifically, the Canadian firm Cambior Project and Construction Group are working hand in hand with Industrias Infinito SA. They are working in Las Crucitas mining project with an investment of about $50 million."
Canada will donate the figure for rural development in the Solola Department, benefiting coffee and vegetable producers.
According to elheraldo.hn: "The Canadian minister of State for Foreign Affairs for Latin America and the Caribbean, Peter Kent, pointed out that the donation is destined to Solola because it is at the top of the Guatemalan government's list of priorities for the fight against poverty."