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What’s on in March.
Read more: What’s on in March.Trade shows and related industry events are a great way to meet key figures in – and learn more about – new market sectors. The COVID-19 pandemic-related gathering limits and travel restrictions have impacted the events sector; however, many intrepid planners have pivoted to an online experience, allowing business activities to continue, and new connections…
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Right in the middle of everything.
Read more: Right in the middle of everything.The pandemic has accelerated the growth of eCommerce which, in turn, has put more focus on distribution, logistics, and warehousing – and what resources might be available for businesses. As it happens, North America’s largest trimodal inland port is located right here in Canada! CentrePort Canada is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, right in the middle…
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Coming up: WEDC Virtual Trade Venture to Canada.
Read more: Coming up: WEDC Virtual Trade Venture to Canada.It can be in times of crisis that new opportunities arise. Companies will emerge stronger from the current economic downturn if they take steps now to pursue opportunities and new ways of doing business—and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is here to support them. To help Wisconsin companies make connections in Canada, WEDC is…
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Water tech start-ups, take note.
Read more: Water tech start-ups, take note.Water tech start-ups will want to know more about Brew 2.0. Short for Business, Research and Entrepreneurship in Water, The Water Council‘s Brew 2.0 is “an intensive two-week virtual post-accelerator program with one mission: to help you build the skills and connections you need to scale and grow.” This next-gen accelerator program is designed to…
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An update regarding travel to Canada (as of February 16).
Read more: An update regarding travel to Canada (as of February 16).A few weeks ago we outlined the Government of Canada’s new COVID testing requirements for air travellers coming to this country. Additional measures were announced late January, and are now in effect. The new rules and restrictions include the following: Flights to and from Mexico and Caribbean countries have been suspended until April 30, International…
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Changes are coming to Canada’s privacy laws.
Read more: Changes are coming to Canada’s privacy laws.On January 21 we attended an online seminar regarding scheduled changes to Canada’s privacy laws. The event was hosted by Michael Argast and Keith Deighton of cyber security firm Kobalt and featured a presentation from Vancouver-based Privacy & Cybersecurity Lawyer, Ritchie Po. As per Po, Bill C-11 was introduced on November 17, 2020 with the…
