Heather Gray
Global Partnership Director
Export Development Canada
Posts by Heather
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Global Financial Markets
Keep track of the international markets that matter to your business. Get the latest financial and macroeconomic information for both developed and emerging markets.
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Manage volatility with EDC’s Commodity Tracker
Commodity prices can impact exporting, global trade and your business, so it’s important to be prepared for the challenges ahead.
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Getting active in South Korea’s fast-paced health and wellness sector
This booming market has significant potential for Canadian exporters
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Rewards & risks of export payment terms
EDC’s Emiliano Introcaso and Ryan Oxley outline the rewards and risks of export payment terms.
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Fostering trade expertise for export success
Learn how international trade training and other resources helped Survival Systems Limited succeed globally.
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How project financing helped a Canadian gas company become a global wind energy leader
Northland Power Inc. further expands within global markets
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Path to net zero: How Indigenous companies can benefit
Indigenous procurement in a net zero economy.
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Are we there yet?
Path to normalization continues, as global economy moves beyond pandemic, geopolitical volatilities
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Global Economic Outlook—Spring 2024
With loosening domestic labour markets and slumping global demand, Canadian companies are facing new potential risks. EDC’s Global Economic Outlook provides insights, including overviews of key countries, to help you make better business decisions.
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Manage risk through market diversification
Learn how selling into multiple markets can help your business thrive.
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Exploring doing business in India
Exploring business in India with Canadian exporters, Joe Mimran, Eloise Harvey & Ladislau Papara.
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Crude awakening
Challenging outlook for traditional energy requires innovative approach by Canada’s oil producers
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How joining a trade mission can accelerate your export plans
Meet local companies, distributors and partners in your target market
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Certn: Building trust internationally
Discover how Certn, a background check company, is transforming hiring processes world-wide.
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Incoterms 2020: Understanding the Group D and FOB rules
EDC trade advisor Emiliano Introcaso explains four rules pertaining to the delivery of exported goods.
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Incoterms 2020: Understanding the FCA rule
The key for FCA is to specify the delivery point in the contract of sale.
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2024: The year the world votes
EDC’s Country Risk Quarterly cuts through the noise amid the uncertainty in critical election year
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Incoterms 2020: Understanding the Ex Works rule
An EDC Export Help advisor takes a closer look at the first incoterm – EXW.
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Sheertex: Poking a hole in disposable pantyhose
Sheertex is a Canadian company that manufactures pantyhose that are 10 times stronger than steel.
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Challenging the status quo for global success
Discover Nita Tandon’s journey from making safe housewares for her family to reaching consumers abroad.
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Steely determination: Dalcini is making the world healthier—one lunchbox at a time
Dalcini Stainless sells durable, chemical-free food storage containers made of stainless steel.
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Net zero pathfinder
Support for SMEs critical to Canada’s economic, climate success
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Competing on quality in global markets
Learn how Craft&Crew built its reputation overseas for long- term success and growth.
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Exporting to India: Top 12 etiquette tips
Expanding your Canadian business to India? Here are 12 tips to navigate Indian business culture.
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How Pyrowave uses microwaves to break down plastics
Creating a circular economy and addressing the global waste crisis
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New year, old problems
Red Sea supply chain disruptions underscore resiliency imperative
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Business ethics 101
Ethical behaviour is essential to being a resilient, well-respected company
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Business ethics checklist
A step-by-step guide to promote and maintain an ethical culture
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Creating growth opportunities for Black exporters
Learn about the initiatives and connections available to Black-owned businesses
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StrikeUP 2024: Empowering women entrepreneurs to drive change
Digital conference, co-sponsored by EDC, is designed to empower women through trade.
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Gazing east: Canada's markets of the future
Learn about the importance of the Indo-Pacific market to Canadian businesses looking to expand globally.
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Saving the world by design: Goodee offers better products for a better life
Learn about the evolution of this ethical home décor brand
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Three Farmers Foods sees big potential in the Indo-Pacific
Plant-based snackables company Three Farmers Foods sets their sights on new Asian markets.
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Doing business in Australia: Opportunities for Canadian exporters
Learn what makes Australia a great place to establish your foothold in the Indo-Pacific.
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Geopolitics, economic conditions weigh on exporter confidence
EDC survey: Despite tumultuous times, medium-sized companies remain steady
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Baffin Fisheries finds success in Canada’s northern waters
Leading the fisheries industry with innovation and sustainability
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Taking on motherhood & international markets
Monika Buna and Rachael Petch of Malarkey Kids share tips and resources for growing an international business.
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Sustainability management checklist
A step-by-step guide to set up sustainability management in your business.
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Sustainability management 101
Whether your company is taking small or big steps on its sustainability journey, accountability is key
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Global Economic Outlook: A slow-then-grow recovery
2024 weakness expected to give way to stronger growth in 2025
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Canadian seafood exporters: Casting a wider net in the Indo-Pacific
Learn why the region is a promising destination for Canadian seafood exporters.
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Unwrapping success: Mid-Day Squares’ chocolate story
Jake Karls, of Mid-Day Squares, talks about telling stories to connect with international audiences.
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Market intelligence for Europe
Insights and analysis from EDC to help plan your global expansion in Europe.
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The outlook according to Canadian exporters
As companies worldwide navigate their way through myriad challenges, our mid-year Trade Confidence Index (TCI) shows Canadian exporters are concerned that a global economic slowdown and rising interest rates will have a negative impact on their overall business. Read this report to discover what else is top of mind for them, including their countries of interest when planning to expand overseas.
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What’s in store for ’24?
Stuart Bergman, EDC’s chief economist, recaps the year that was, and what lies ahead in 2024.
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Service exports boost Canada’s economy and global brand
The fast-growing service sector contributes significantly to the Canadian economy and job creation.
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Empowering communications around the world
Dive into IT International's triumphs and challenges in the world of fibre optics in the face of adversity.
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Health and safety 101
Why investing to keep your workers and your workplace safe, matters more than ever
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Health and safety checklist
Want to enhance health and safety in your business? This step-by-step guide can help.
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E-commerce grocery platforms deliver growth across the Indo-Pacific
Learn how online shopping is transforming the retail food landscape across Asia.
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Measuring geopolitical risk
Stuart Bergman shares insights from EDC's Country Risk Quarterly about the risks of global volatility.
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Need for speed: Canadian cleantech in race to decarbonization
EDC’s new cleantech lead says collaboration and partnerships are key to accelerate decarbonization
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Waste management and pollution checklist
How can your business generate less waste and manage it more effectively? This guide can help.
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Waste management and pollution 101
Cutting waste and optimizing the materials you use can save money and help the environment
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100 years of success with Premier Tech
From humble Canadian origins to global industry leader, Premier Tech’s inspiring journey over the past century.
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Accelerating Canada’s cleantech innovation
Maintaining competitiveness with other countries key to our export success
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Ties that bind: Colombia remains strong trade partner with Canada
Colombia has a stable economy, business-friendly policies and a free trade agreement with Canada.
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SomaDetect: Winner of EDC’s 2023 Cleantech Pitch Competition
SomaDetect uses light sensors and AI to monitor milk quality and the cow’s health at every milking.
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Creating media through international connections
Discover BBTV's inspiring global success: Diversity, profit, 600M+ viewers
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Singapore: Business FAQs and exporting tips
Business etiquette tips and market insights from the EDC Singapore team.
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ROK-steady
Why South Korea should be top of mind for Canadian exports
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Transport by intelligent technologies
Maxie Lafleur leads the chartered bus market with Bus.com’s logistics platform
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Canadian cleantech companies recognized for innovation
Meet the cleantech Export Stars and Ones to Watch selected by EDC for their outstanding achievements.
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South Korea: A world of business potential
Dive into South Korea’s business landscape with insights from EDC’s Joy Rankothge.
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‘Reconstruction of the century’: How Canadian companies can play a part in Ukraine’s recovery
Learn how Canadian companies can play a part in Ukraine’s recovery
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Why diversity in your supply chain will pay dividends
Discover how to add resilience to your business operations
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Goldilocks outlook: Not too hot, not too cold
Inflation pulls back, growth underwhelms
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Energy efficiency 101
Small actions can make a big difference—both to your energy bills and your environmental impact.
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Energy efficiency checklist
How can your business become more energy efficient? Find out in our step-by-step guide.
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DeeBee’s Organics Inc.
This organic frozen treat business is melting away their worries with EDC’s working capital financing.
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Success through sustainable modern living with Goodee
Goodee founders share their path to sustainable product success.
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Tech startups: How to build your global expansion plan
Being a successful tech startup is to scale up and prepare for international opportunities.
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All eyes on Indonesia
Multi-faceted, sectoral approach needed to access world of opportunity
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From Caribbean cuisine, to liquor store shelves all over North America
Myriam Jean-Baptiste exports her family recipe for Haitian liquor into 15 states in the US
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Doing business in Colombia: 10 business etiquette tips
EDC’s Tamara Fathi offers 10 etiquette tips for doing business in Colombia
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Fighting against forced and child labour in supply chains
What it means for your business
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Clean innovations with Pyrowave’s Jocelyn Doucet
Pyrowave’s CEO shares insights on using electrification to develop sustainable and renewable products.
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Compliance & logistics: What you don’t know could cost you
Learn trade compliance best practices, and how to connect with vetted supply chain partners
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Reports of the U.S. dollar’s demise greatly exaggerated
As countries aim to reduce dependency, greenback remains reserve currency of choice.
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How to create a company policy: Starter guide for SMEs
This guide will support the creation of policies and explains how they can benefit your business.
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Human Rights 101
Why respecting human rights is important for doing business—at home and abroad
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How Canada’s Joe Mimran went from accountant to fashion mogul
Joe Mimran tells us how he created several international brands, and gives advice for exporting
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Guiding principles help steer Prana Organics to success
Marie-Josée Richer, co-founder of Prana Organics, is the French host of EDC’s new Export Impact Podcast.
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Market of opportunity: Unleashing Indonesia’s potential
Export Development Canada’s Indonesian office is ready to assist Canadian companies.
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Sustainability 101: Time to embed sustainability into your business?
Learn how to integrate sustainability into your business to give you a competitive advantage.
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Sustainable fishing with Baffin Fisheries
Host Joe Mimran and Chris Flanagan discuss Baffin Fisheries’ global success and sustainability practices.
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Agri-food: The sector feeding the future
EDC’s global agri-food director Ashley Kanary shares insights on this key sector and its growth potential.
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ESG survey: The SME perspective on sustainability
Discover the 2023 insights update from 350 small- and medium-sized enterprises on how they are integrating ESG/sustainability practices into their businesses.
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3 markets to watch: Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines
The Indo-Pacific region offers vast potential for Canadian companies.
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Bordering on decarbonization
Canadian exporters need to plan for EU’s carbon border policy
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Agri-food export markets in Indo-Pacific
There are four billion reasons why Canadian food companies should expand to this growing region.
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Meet EDC’s podcast host: Joseph Mimran
Canadian fashion designer extraordinaire and brand builder Joseph Mimran shares tips for global success.
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Trade Matters: Expert insights on international trade
Bringing relevant economic knowledge to enable you to grow your business
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Counting pennies
EDC’s Country Risk Quarterly highlights sovereign debt risk in developing markets
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Building trust with Indigenous businesses
How building relationships with Indigenous businesses helps the Canadian economy to thrive.
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Top 3 things you need to know about the economic outlook
EDC Economics has revised our global economic forecast from 2.4% to 2.9% and 3% in 2024.
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Diversify your business through free trade agreements
Quebec-based Devinci Cycles tells how EDC helped them navigate CUSMA to export into the U.S.
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EDC Economics unveils annual Top 10 risks
Slow growth, COVID-19 distortions, geopolitical tensions test global economy
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Top 10 global risks in 2023
EDC Economics identifies the challenges facing Canadian companies, including recession fears, war in Ukraine and food insecurity.