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  • Securing distribution in Canada.

    Securing distribution in Canada.

    International companies have multiple market-entry channels to succeed in the Canadian market, and several options are available for establishing a distribution structure. Companies may choose to sell directly as a non-resident importer – an effective strategy, especially if they have an established client base or use in-country third-party warehousing. Others may set up a Canadian…

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  • What’s on February ’26 (updated).

    What’s on February ’26 (updated).

    Trade shows and other industry events are great conduits to a new market, and Canada’s show circuit for February ’26 is quite busy. Below is a list of trade (and consumer) events happening across the country during the second month of 2026. Metro Show (February 2 to 6; Vancouver, BC) – “The Metro Show is…

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  • What’s on January ’26.

    What’s on January ’26.

    Now that the fall trade show season has started, it’s time to think about 2026. (A jarring thought, yes, but it’s important.) Trade shows and other industry events are great conduits to a new market, and Canada’s show circuit is going to be busy in January. Below is a list of trade (and consumer) events…

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  • What’s on during summer ’25.

    What’s on during summer ’25.

    Every month we present a list of trade (and consumer) events happening across Canada. We do this because they’re an excellent entry point into a new market; they give visitors and exhibitors a chance to make connections, find new products/services, and learn about industry trends. Below is a list of Canadian trade events happening in…

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  • What’s on June ’25.

    What’s on June ’25.

    Every month we present a list of trade (and consumer) events happening across Canada. We do this because they’re an excellent entry point into a new market; they give visitors and exhibitors a chance to make connections, find new products/services, and learn about industry trends. Below is a list of Canadian trade events happening in…

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  • Sales platforms in Canada that don’t start with ‘A’.

    Sales platforms in Canada that don’t start with ‘A’.

    Well this is disheartening. Reuters recently published an article detailing allegations about Amazon’s “systematic campaign of creating knockoffs and manipulating search results to boost its own product lines in India.” And it isn’t just a question of buying counterfeit branded products (although that has been an issue Amazon has battled for some time). It aligns…

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