• See you soon, North Carolina!

    See you soon, North Carolina!

    We’re looking forward to meeting North Carolina businesses during the Go Global Road Show! From July 21 to 25, we’ll be travelling with the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina team (and other foreign trade representatives) around the state, meeting business people and talking about exporting to new markets. (Our role will be to discuss…

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  • Doing business with the government.

    Doing business with the government.

    The Government of Canada has a specific website for those interested in doing business with the broader Canadian public sector. It’s called CanadaBuys, and it’s where prospective business partners can find tender opportunities and learn more about the procurement process. On the CanadaBuys site, you can: The Getting Started page has more information about preparing…

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  • Heavy-duty manufacturing in Canada.

    Heavy-duty manufacturing in Canada.

    The Canadian heavy-duty manufacturing sector has increased its awareness of growing environmental concerns and sustainability. Roughly 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions are related to burning offsil fuels and industrial processes. In 2021, about 11% of Canada’s total GHG emissions came from the heavy industry sector; lately, the heavy-duty manufacturing sector has begun implementing electric…

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  • CARM RPP requirements are set. Now what?

    CARM RPP requirements are set. Now what?

    We’ve posted many updates about the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and its Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system, and what that means for importers. CARM included some noteworthy changes, including to the Release Prior to Payment (RPP) Program which now requires importers to post their own minimum bond (rather than rely on their customs…

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  • Trade events in September.

    Trade events in September.

    We know, we know – we’re still planning our summer vacations, too. But it’s also a great time to think about your fall ’25 trade show schedule. 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…

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  • Canada market spotlight: drones.

    Canada market spotlight: drones.

    Canada’s commercial and recreational drone industry is growing, and with that comes business and partnership opportunities. Technological advancements, evolving regulations, and expanding commercial applications across multiple sectors are driving the Canadian drone industry’s rapid growth and transformation. As of 2024, the Canadian drone market generated revenue of approximately USD $4.1 billion, projected to reach nearly…

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