• Changing demographics in Canada.

    Changing demographics in Canada.

    People in Canada (and around the world) are getting older – and many are expected to live longer. Canada’s aging population is growing rapidly, driven primarily by demographics (such as the ‘baby boomer’ generation, born between 1946 and 1965), increased life expectancy (driven by medical advancements and better living conditions), and declining birth rates. Older…

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  • What’s on April 2025.

    What’s on April 2025.

    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 are a list of Canadian trade events happening in…

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  • Wisconsin trade mission 2025.

    Wisconsin trade mission 2025.

    We’re already preparing for 2025’s first major event! Wisconsin’s 2025 Global Trade Mission: Canada will run from April 6 to 11, with stops in Vancouver, British Columbia and Calgary, Alberta to learn about – and make connections in – those Canadian markets. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is hosting a webinar on January 22…

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  • Selling to Canadians online.

    Selling to Canadians online.

    Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a great holiday season and 2025 is off to a roaring start. We’re back to work here, offering up information for businesses looking to introduce their products and/or services to Canada. And one of the best ways to reach Canadian consumers is via online sales. While third-party platforms…

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  • Holiday programming note.

    Holiday programming note.

    It’s been a whirlwind year here at Grow Trade Consulting. We became an IBG Global partner, celebrated a landmark birthday, joined Wisconsin and Illinois on in-Canada trade events, met with client companies in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, and shared insights on Canada’s aerospace market with Michigan businesses attending Aeromart Montreal 2025. It’s been wonderful, and…

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  • A look at AI in Canada.

    A look at AI in Canada.

    Canada has developed a robust artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem that supports innovation and growth and has positioned the country as a global leader in this market. According to the 2023 Deloitte Canada report on Canada’s AI ecosystem (produced on behalf of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR), the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii), Quebec…

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