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SUMMARY:Team Canada Trade Mission to Australia
DESCRIPTION:Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service is seeking small\, medium and large-sized companies\, including exporters from diverse backgrounds\, to join the Honourable Mary Ng\, Minister of Export Promotion\, International Trade and Economic Development for a Team Canada Trade Mission to Australia. \nDates: Sunday\, February 16 to Friday\, February 21\, 2025 \nMarket: Core programming in Sydney from February 16 to 19 and additional priority sector programming in Brisbane and Melbourne on February 20 and 21 for those selected for the business to business (B2B) program and that operate in the priority sectors. \nPriority Sectors: While the trade mission is open to companies and organizations from all sectors\, the trade mission program will highlight areas of Canadian competitive advantage\, with a particular focus on the following priority sectors: \n\nagri-food and agri-tech\nclean technologies and clean energy\nmining equipment technology and services\nICT (with a focus on digital infrastructure and smart cities)\n\nWHY PARTICIPATE?\nMembers of the Canadian business delegation will participate in: \nnetworking opportunities with Minister Ng and Australian business leaders\non-site business briefings by our Trade Commissioners\, senior officials\, and key local industry players\nmarket overviews and/or roundtables with local industry and experts\npre-arranged business to business meetings (only applicable to companies selected for the B2B program stream) \nWHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?\nTeam Canada Trade Missions welcome: \n\nexport-ready Canadian companies of all sizes\, including exporters from diverse backgrounds\, with strong potential to address opportunities in Australia and generate tangible business outcomes\nprovinces and territories\, municipalities and other Canadian organizations\, such as regional development agencies\, trade associations and chambers of commerce\, looking to expand their reach and engagement in Australia\n\nEach application will go through an extensive assessment process to determine the most suitable stream for the organization. \nTRAVEL CONSIDERATIONS AND EXPENSES\nParticipants are responsible for organizing their own travel arrangements\, including all air and ground transportation to and from the airport\, and to make their own accommodation reservations. Programming and travel information (such as local transportation options and hotel block bookings) will be provided to confirmed participants as information becomes available. \nThere is no fee to participate in the trade mission. However\, participants are responsible for covering all related travel costs\, including airfare\, accommodations\, ground transportation and meals not included in the program. \nSUBMIT AN APPLICATION\nTo be considered for the business delegation of the Team Canada Trade Mission to Australia\, submit your application as soon as possible\, and no later than November 15\, 2024\, 17:00 E.T. We anticipate a high demand for participation in this mission. To maximize the number of participating organizations\, a maximum of two representatives per organization can register for the trade mission. \nLearn more or apply >>>
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/team-canada-trade-mission-to-australia/
LOCATION:Australia
CATEGORIES:Events from Our Partner Network,Growing Your Business,Trade Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240124T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T204654
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SUMMARY:Find out how Canada's trade team partners can help your business grow globally | Découvrez comment les partenaires de l’équipe commerciale du Canada peuvent aider votre entreprise à croître à l’international
DESCRIPTION:Growing your business beyond Canada can be instrumental to long‑term success. And while there are lots of federal programs available to assist businesses\, it can be tough to know where to begin your search. \nDon’t miss a free webinar in collaboration with Canada’s trade team partners\, and featuring a speaker from the Trade Commissioner Service\, on January 25\, 2024\, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET\, to discover the programs and services available to support your business growth and international expansion. \nYou will learn: \n\nAll about the Government of Canada ecosystem that’s available to support your international expansion plans\, including financing\, advisory services and global connections\nHow you can identify support programs that align with your expansion strategy for precise planning and resource efficiency\nWho to contact—and when—to understand what you need to apply for grants\nand funding\n\nIf you can’t make the live webinar\, don’t worry! You can still register and a link to the on‑demand version will be sent\, to watch at your convenience. \nRegister now and find the support you need to help your business grow. \n\nL’expansion de votre entreprise sur les marchés mondiaux peut être déterminante pour sa réussite à long terme. Et même s’il existe beaucoup de programmes fédéraux pour soutenir les entreprises\, il peut être difficile de savoir par où commencer votre recherche. \nNe manquez pas le webinaire gratuit organisé en collaboration avec les partenaires de l’équipe commerciale du Canada\, auquel participera une conférencière du Service des délégués commerciaux\, le 25 janvier 2024\, de 13 h à 14 h HE\, pour découvrir les programmes et les services à votre disposition afin de soutenir la croissance de votre entreprise et son expansion à l’étranger. \nVous apprendrez : \n\ntout ce qu’il faut savoir sur ce qu’offre l’écosystème du gouvernement canadien pour soutenir vos plans d’exportation (financement\, services‑conseils\, réseau de relations à l’international\, etc.);\ncomment déterminer quels programmes de soutien correspondent à votre stratégie d’expansion afin de mieux planifier et maximiser vos ressources;\nqui contacter — et quand le faire — pour savoir ce dont vous avez besoin pour présenter une demande de subvention et de financement.\n\nSi vous ne pouvez pas assister au webinaire en direct\, ne vous inquiétez pas! Vous pouvez toujours vous inscrire et nous vous enverrons un lien vers la version enregistrée que vous pourrez regarder à votre convenance. \nInscrivez‑vous maintenant et trouvez le soutien dont vous avez besoin pour favoriser la croissance de votre entreprise.
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/find-out-how-canadas-trade-team-partners-can-help-your-business-grow-globally-decouvrez-comment-les-partenaires-de-lequipe-commerciale-du-canada-peuvent-aider-votre-entreprise-a-croitre-a/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Growing Your Business
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230615T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230615T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T204654
CREATED:20230328T050127Z
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SUMMARY:Three‑part webinar series: Florida as a Gateway to the sunniest export destinations for your company!
DESCRIPTION:Ready to venture into the US market\, but not sure where to start\, look no further: Florida’s where you want to grow! Join our three‑part webinar series\, to gain a better understanding of how to leverage our programs and services to successfully start your export journey with Florida as a Gateway to the Latin America and the Caribbean. Hear directly from our Trade Commissioners via a livestream discussion from Miami\, followed by three sessions aimed at exploring export opportunities for Canadian companies. \nBy joining this webinar\, you will: \n\nGain an introduction to e‑commerce and benefit from Florida’s market case studies\nHave direct access to Trade Commissioners through a live Q&A to discuss your company’s expansion goals\nExplore best practices\, best distributors and sales partners when doing business in Florida\nAnd more!\n\nDates \n\nLivestream session: Introduction (March 30\, 2023)\nSession I: The importance of website localization\, targeted marketing and e‑commerce best practices (April 13\, 2023\, 1PM EST)\nSession II: Distributors\, logistics and sales partners for exporters (May 11\, 2023\, 1PM EST)\nSession III: Finding clients and boosting sales (June 15\, 2023\, 1PM EST)\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: Free \nRegister Now >>>
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/three%e2%80%91part-webinar-series-florida-as-a-gateway-to-the-sunniest-export-destinations-for-your-company/2023-06-15/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Events from Our Partner Network,Trade Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230511T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230511T110000
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SUMMARY:Three‑part webinar series: Florida as a Gateway to the sunniest export destinations for your company!
DESCRIPTION:Ready to venture into the US market\, but not sure where to start\, look no further: Florida’s where you want to grow! Join our three‑part webinar series\, to gain a better understanding of how to leverage our programs and services to successfully start your export journey with Florida as a Gateway to the Latin America and the Caribbean. Hear directly from our Trade Commissioners via a livestream discussion from Miami\, followed by three sessions aimed at exploring export opportunities for Canadian companies. \nBy joining this webinar\, you will: \n\nGain an introduction to e‑commerce and benefit from Florida’s market case studies\nHave direct access to Trade Commissioners through a live Q&A to discuss your company’s expansion goals\nExplore best practices\, best distributors and sales partners when doing business in Florida\nAnd more!\n\nDates \n\nLivestream session: Introduction (March 30\, 2023)\nSession I: The importance of website localization\, targeted marketing and e‑commerce best practices (April 13\, 2023\, 1PM EST)\nSession II: Distributors\, logistics and sales partners for exporters (May 11\, 2023\, 1PM EST)\nSession III: Finding clients and boosting sales (June 15\, 2023\, 1PM EST)\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: Free \nRegister Now >>>
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/three%e2%80%91part-webinar-series-florida-as-a-gateway-to-the-sunniest-export-destinations-for-your-company/2023-05-11/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Events from Our Partner Network,Trade Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230413T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230413T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T204654
CREATED:20230328T050127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T050127Z
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SUMMARY:Three‑part webinar series: Florida as a Gateway to the sunniest export destinations for your company!
DESCRIPTION:Ready to venture into the US market\, but not sure where to start\, look no further: Florida’s where you want to grow! Join our three‑part webinar series\, to gain a better understanding of how to leverage our programs and services to successfully start your export journey with Florida as a Gateway to the Latin America and the Caribbean. Hear directly from our Trade Commissioners via a livestream discussion from Miami\, followed by three sessions aimed at exploring export opportunities for Canadian companies. \nBy joining this webinar\, you will: \n\nGain an introduction to e‑commerce and benefit from Florida’s market case studies\nHave direct access to Trade Commissioners through a live Q&A to discuss your company’s expansion goals\nExplore best practices\, best distributors and sales partners when doing business in Florida\nAnd more!\n\nDates \n\nLivestream session: Introduction (March 30\, 2023)\nSession I: The importance of website localization\, targeted marketing and e‑commerce best practices (April 13\, 2023\, 1PM EST)\nSession II: Distributors\, logistics and sales partners for exporters (May 11\, 2023\, 1PM EST)\nSession III: Finding clients and boosting sales (June 15\, 2023\, 1PM EST)\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: Free \nRegister Now >>>
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/three%e2%80%91part-webinar-series-florida-as-a-gateway-to-the-sunniest-export-destinations-for-your-company/2023-04-13/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Events from Our Partner Network,Trade Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230330T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230330T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T204654
CREATED:20230328T050127Z
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SUMMARY:Three‑part webinar series: Florida as a Gateway to the sunniest export destinations for your company!
DESCRIPTION:Ready to venture into the US market\, but not sure where to start\, look no further: Florida’s where you want to grow! Join our three‑part webinar series\, to gain a better understanding of how to leverage our programs and services to successfully start your export journey with Florida as a Gateway to the Latin America and the Caribbean. Hear directly from our Trade Commissioners via a livestream discussion from Miami\, followed by three sessions aimed at exploring export opportunities for Canadian companies. \nBy joining this webinar\, you will: \n\nGain an introduction to e‑commerce and benefit from Florida’s market case studies\nHave direct access to Trade Commissioners through a live Q&A to discuss your company’s expansion goals\nExplore best practices\, best distributors and sales partners when doing business in Florida\nAnd more!\n\nDates \n\nLivestream session: Introduction (March 30\, 2023)\nSession I: The importance of website localization\, targeted marketing and e‑commerce best practices (April 13\, 2023\, 1PM EST)\nSession II: Distributors\, logistics and sales partners for exporters (May 11\, 2023\, 1PM EST)\nSession III: Finding clients and boosting sales (June 15\, 2023\, 1PM EST)\n\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: Free \nRegister Now >>>
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/three%e2%80%91part-webinar-series-florida-as-a-gateway-to-the-sunniest-export-destinations-for-your-company/2023-03-30/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Events from Our Partner Network,Trade Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230329T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230329T090000
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SUMMARY:How to Protect your IP in Europe
DESCRIPTION:Join Trade Commissioners and Intellectual Property (IP) professionals for a webinar to learn how to protect your IP in the European Union (EU). \nTopics will include: \n\nIP basics (patents\, trademarks\, trade secrets\, etc.)\nDifferences between Canadian and European IP systems\nConsiderations for businesses looking to expand into the EU\n\nThe webinar will launch our new guide with key information and resources for protecting IP in the EU. \nDate: March 29\, 2023\nTime: 11:00 AM EST \nRegister now >>> \nCanExport funding is also available to help cover the costs of IP protection in international markets.
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/how-to-protect-your-ip-in-europe/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Events from Our Partner Network,Trade Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230221
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SUMMARY:Ag tech companies: Join the EvokeAG 2023 business to business matchmaking program in Australia!
DESCRIPTION:Is your Canadian ag‑tech or agri‑food tech company interested in expanding into the Australian market? If this is the case\, you are invited to join the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) business‑to‑business (B2B) program on the margins of EvokeAG 2023\, the leading agriculture event in Australia! The TCS program includes a pre-event webinar and tailored meetings with potential buyers\, partners\, and investors\, curated to fit your business needs. \nParticipating in the event will allow you to: \n\nPromote your technologies\, services\, and products to potential buyers and partners.\nMeet key industry players and learn about the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Australia.\nGain an in‑depth understanding of the Australian ag‑tech ecosystem.\n\nDate: February 20\, 2023\nLocation: Adelaide\, Australia \nWe can help your Canadian agriculture business grow in Australia at EvokeAG 2023. Learn more and apply today. \nYou’re ready to grow. We’re ready to help. \nThe Canadian Trade Commissioner Service helps Canadian businesses grow by connecting them with its funding and support programs\, international opportunities and its network of Trade Commissioners in more than 160 cities worldwide.
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/ag-tech-companies-join-the-evokeag-2023-business-to-business-matchmaking-program-in-australia/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Events from Our Partner Network
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221201
DTSTAMP:20260427T204654
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T094641Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Finance Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:If your business is interested in harnessing funding opportunities for climate‑related projects\, apply to join the Climate Finance Bootcamp\, a virtual program designed to help you pitch your projects to multilateral development banks and other sources of international financing necessary to succeed in developing countries. \nYou will: \n\nReceive training and insights on harnessing the opportunities afforded by climate finance\nLearn how to engage with climate‑focused investors to maximize success\nIncrease your knowledge of key climate finance actors and the major international financial institutions.\n\nDate: October 1 – November 30\, 2022\nLocation: Virtual \nGrow your company while helping the world tackle the climate crisis.
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/climate-finance-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Events from Our Partner Network
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221123
DTSTAMP:20260427T204654
CREATED:20221013T121810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T122031Z
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SUMMARY:Canadian Council for Public‑Private Partnerships' 30th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Find global infrastructure opportunities via public‑private partnerships at P3 2022 \nIf your Canadian company is interested in delivering global infrastructure projects using the public‑private partnership (P3) model\, you are invited to join the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) at P3 2022\, the Canadian Council for Public‑Private Partnerships’ 30th Annual Conference. P3 2022 will host experts in design\, construction\, finance\, operations\, maintenance and advisory services in one centralized location\, and the TCS will be there to help you make connections with key partners. \nYou will: \n\nDiscover P3 opportunities in promising global markets\nParticipate in live Q&A sessions with panelists and keynote speakers\nMeet with Trade Commissioners to discuss market opportunities\n\nTCS key results from 2021: \n\nCovered 16 markets represented by Trade Commissioners (TCs)\nHosted 59 qualified international buyers from markets around the world\nOrganized 170+ B2B meetings\nOffered 9 sessions on international infrastructure opportunities\nDeveloped 14 market reports highlighting P3 opportunities\, which you can use to identify possible market opportunities and Trade Commissioners you’ll want to meet this year.\n\nDate: November 21‑22\, 2022\nLocation: Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/canadian-council-for-public%e2%80%91private-partnerships-30th-annual-conference/
LOCATION:The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel\, 123 Queen St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5H 2M9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events from Our Partner Network,Trade Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTSTAMP:20260427T204654
CREATED:20221020T093230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T093333Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Global Activator Cohort Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:To woman or non‑binary business owners: apply to join the Growing Global Activator Cohort to expand your company internationally! \nThe Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) is collaborating with Export Development Canada (EDC) and Coralus (formerly SheEO) to offer the Growing Global Activator Cohort\, a 12‑month long program curated to help woman or non‑binary owned companies to grow globally. \nYou will notably: \n\nparticipate in cohort sessions including networking opportunities\, expert panel discussions and workshops\nreceive a 1:1 introduction to a regional Trade Commissioner for a session to support your specific international growth needs\nbenefit from knowledge and resources focused on growing your business globally as a women or non‑binary owner\n\nThe next cohort will start in January 2023. \nApplications will close on November 13th at 11:59pm EST. \nApply Now or Learn More >>>>
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/growing-global-activator-cohort-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Events from Our Partner Network,Trade Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221019T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221019T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T204654
CREATED:20221004T014743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T013119Z
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SUMMARY:Business Women in International Trade and the Indian Market
DESCRIPTION:Canadian woman exporters are invited to learn the best practices for doing business in India Women exporters and entrepreneurs are invited to join the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) for Business Women in International Trade and the Indian Market\, an upcoming virtual panel discussion centering on doing business in India as a Canadian business woman. Attendees will hear from an expert panel with experience on-the-ground\, and will also have the opportunity to interact with the panelists and ask questions. \nYou will: \n\nLearn the best practices for doing business in India as a Canadian woman exporter\nGain insights on India’s business environment and finding networking opportunities\nGet advice and tips on catalyzing international partnership\n\nDate: October 19\, 2022\nTime: 9:00 am – 10:00 am (EST)\nCost: Free \nFind out why the Indian market may be right for you. Register now.
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/business-women-in-international-trade-and-the-indian-market/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Events from Our Partner Network,Growing Your Business,Small Business Week 2022,Trade Events
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