Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to leave this afternoon for the APEC summit in Lima, Peru, followed by the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Both conferences aim to improve international institutions that have drawn skepticism from US president-elect Donald Trump.
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In Peru, Trudeau will participate in meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group, which mainly involves solving trade barriers and making better links across the Pacific Rim.
On Saturday, the prime minister will head to Brazil for the G20 summit, where discussions range from the war in Ukraine to artificial intelligence and ending hunger.
Both summits will involve meeting other heads of government in formal meetings as well as side talks.
Analysts say it will be key for Canada to try to maintain strong relations with many countries, as the incoming Trump administration plans to raise tariffs and potentially disrupt global trade.
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