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How to sell to Canadians online.
Read more: How to sell to Canadians online.We often work with US-based online retailers excited about entering the Canadian market, so a little guidance on this topic is always a good thing. While there are plenty of opportunities for online sales in Canada, customizing your website for your target market is vitally important for success. Below are some things you’ll need to…
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CARM’s implementation date is coming up.
Read more: CARM’s implementation date is coming up.It’s a good time to remind readers (and importers) about significant changes coming this fall. For background: The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) embarked on an Assessment and Revenue Management initiative (CARM) to relieve the ‘paper burden’ from importers and brokers and require importers to deal directly with the CBSA on financial matters. CARM’s first…
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What’s on November ’24 (updated).
Read more: What’s on November ’24 (updated).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. Here’s what’s happening across Canada this November; click the links…
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Opportunity alert: Ontario infrastructure.
Read more: Opportunity alert: Ontario infrastructure.Companies offering infrastructure-focused products and/or services may want to watch for opportunities in the province of Ontario. As reported last month, the Government of Ontario signed a deal with four First Nations in the province’s north to build roads and infrastructure projects near the Ring of Fire region. As per Ontario Construction News: The province…
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A look at Canada’s anti-greenwashing law.
Read more: A look at Canada’s anti-greenwashing law.Let’s delve into amendments made to the Competition Act and brought into force via Bill C-59 (which received royal assent on June 20). Many amendments target ‘greenwashing,’ or misleading environmental claims about products and business practices. The changes are more targeted, broaden the means of enforcement, and as outlined by Gowlings, cover the following: The…
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What’s on October ’24 (updated).
Read more: What’s on October ’24 (updated).We’re all in summer mode, but let’s not forget that trade show season will resume soon – and now is a good time to find out what’s happening. 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;…
