Category: Information
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A look at cybersecurity in Canada.
Cyber security has become a major concern for Canadians and Canadian businesses. Attacks on businesses and services are becoming more frequent, and recent cyberattacks (such as the hack of Newfoundland and Labrador’s healthcare system or the ransomware attack at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children) have alerted citizens and governments to vulnerabilities that exist in the […]
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What’s on in Canada in February.
We can’t say it enough: trade shows (and related events) are a great way to learn about – and make connections in – a new market. So every month we gather a list of what’s on across Canada, across a wide range of industries, and post them here. Click on the links below for more […]
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Let’s look at language labelling requirements in Canada.
English and French are the two most widely spoken languages in Canada, and both are the country’s two official languages, as per the Official Languages Act. Both languages have equal status in the operation of (and services provided by) federal institutions, and citizens can seek and obtain federal government services in either official language. Canada’s […]
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Why export?
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are significant contributors to any economy, and accessing new markets is a good way to keep them strong. The International Trade Administration’s website has a very comprehensive list of reasons why SMEs should export to new markets. And we’re particularly lucky here in North America – the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA, or USMCA as it’s […]
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Holiday wrap-up.
It’s that time of year – time to reflect, rest, and re-energize. First: we promised results from our social engagement survey, and here they are. Most respondents preferred LinkedIn for their audience engagement; Facebook and Instagram tied for second place, with Twitter and YouTube tied for third. (TikTok got no love from the participants.) Many […]