Category: Information
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How USMCA benefits small businesses.
Everyone knows that there’s a trade agreement between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, but many people don’t know how this agreement can benefit small businesses. The United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA, or CUSMA as it’s known in Canada) replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and came into effect on July…
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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…