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What’s on January ’27.
Read more: What’s on January ’27.We’ve covered 2026, so it’s time to check the 2027 calendar! There’s a lot happening across Canada in early ’27; check the list below and get your schedule ready now. (You can also revisit the trade (and consumer) shows in October, November, and December, and check our trade show prep tips, too.) Imprint Canada Show (January…
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Securing distribution in Canada.
Read more: 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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GST, PST, and HST defined.
Read more: GST, PST, and HST defined.Foreign companies doing business in Canada should familiarize themselves with several tax terms – the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the Provincial Sales Tax (PST), and the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). The GST is a 5% federal tax for most Canadian goods and services. It was implemented in 1991 to replace the hidden Manufacturer’s Sales…
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Tariffs 101.
Read more: Tariffs 101.Today’s trade friction began in March 2025, yet in the fall of 2026, we still find some confusion about what tariffs are and how they affect consumers. To address this, we decided now is a good time to define tariffs, explain why they’re used, and how they affect prices and inflation. First: what are tariffs?…
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What’s on December ’26.
Read more: What’s on December ’26.We’re posting for the last month of 2026; where did the year go? December is a quiet month (see below), but there’s a lot happening across Canada this fall. You can also check the trade (and consumer) show schedules for September, October, and November and get your agenda in place. (Be sure to check our trade…
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Canada’s 3D visualization market.
Read more: Canada’s 3D visualization market.The future looks good for 3D visualization in Canada. The country’s 3D rendering market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.4% between 2026 and 2033. Revenue is projected to reach USD $1.414 billion by 2033. (For comparison, revenue was USD $350 million in 2025.) Canada accounted for 7.2% of…
