During a meeting with Canadian Trade Office in Taipei Executive Director Jordan Reeves on the morning of July 7, President Tsai Ing-wen stated that COVID-19's impact on the global economy makes it imperative that all nations work together. She expressed hope that Taiwan can become a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and sign a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) with Canada to help increase regional economic momentum. The president also emphasized that Taiwan will continue to work with Canada and other like-minded partners to safeguard freedom and democracy worldwide.