Complying with CUSMA: What Canadian exporters, importers need to know
Blog August 28, 2020 An overview of the new rules of origin and origin certification
Doing business in Mexico: 12 essential etiquette tips
Blog August 17, 2020 Doing business in Mexico: Learn a little Spanish, embrace the country and opt for face-to-face meetings.
Doing business in Mexico
Guide A key trading partner, Mexico offers many opportunities for Canadian companies. This guide highlights the country’s main business sectors and outlines the risks and benefits of expanding into these markets.
Connecting Canada with Mexico
Article June 03, 2020 EDC’s Business Connection Program introduces Canadian companies to Mexico retailer, Soriana
Mexico’s uncertain future
Weekly Commentary February 20, 2020 Is Mexico on investors’ “Hot List”?
100 days in: How Mexico’s new president has affected trade
Blog March 13, 2019 Mexico’s macroeconomic framework remains strong. But some of the president’s initial moves have investors concerned about policy implementation and contract certainty.
Keeping fingers on the pulse: How growth in Mexico offers benefits to Canadians
Blog January 08, 2019 Mexico is expected to step into a new chapter of economic growth.
The CUSMA clock is ticking
Weekly Commentary December 06, 2018 CUSMA: Bumpy road to ratification?
CUSMA: Deal or no deal for Canadian businesses?
Blog December 04, 2018 One of the real benefits of the new agreement is that it puts in place a new chapter for small and medium-sized businesses.
Mexico’s on the move, but stability remains for Canadian business
Article November 28, 2018 With a new president, what’s next for Mexico and Canadian exporters looking to succeed there?
Canadian companies hungry for growth are still turning to the U.S. market
Article October 25, 2018 The U.S. is still a top choice for many Canadian companies looking to get a foothold internationally. The new USMCA secures this bilateral trade for the future.
How USMCA offers stability for Canada’s auto sector
Article October 24, 2018 Like many people in the Canadian auto parts sector, Craig Hodgins and his two partners at London Automotive and Manufacturing Ltd. are breathing a sigh of relief that the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) concluded with a positive resolution.
Do your duty: Higher de minimis requires more creative sales plans
Blog October 17, 2018 The proposed CUSMA will give exporters access to over 400 million customers in the U.S. and Mexico.
“Canada’s newest trade deal will provide stronger copyright protections for my work”
Blog October 11, 2018 The new USMCA has been heralded as a 21st century agreement. One way the agreement lends itself to the modern age is through its proposed intellectual property (IP) provisions.
A New Deal for North America
Weekly Commentary October 04, 2018 With the new North American free trade deal, Canada has a green light for export growth.
What’s next for the new USMCA trade agreement?
Blog October 03, 2018 A new United States-Mexico-Canada agreement is good news. What are steps to ratification?
New U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal lifts fog for Canadian business
Blog October 02, 2018 The new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal reduces uncertainty for Canadian trade and business investment.
A new deal: stability for the future of North American trade
Article October 01, 2018 Replacing NAFTA, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement stabilizes North American supply chains and trade.
How NAFTA negotiations have progressed – A timeline of events
Blog September 11, 2018 The U.S. launches a 90-day countdown to a new NAFTA. How have talks progressed and what lies ahead?
Renegotiating NAFTA: The players, the process, and the playbook
Article May 23, 2018 The Trump Administration wants to revisit or withdraw from NAFTA. Here’s what Canadian companies should know about the process and how to be prepared.
Vehicle sales: On auto pilot?
Video April 26, 2018 Will sales be up, down or sideways?
All eyes on NAFTA negotiations
Blog April 09, 2018 If a new NAFTA deal is going to be reached in 2018, it must happen soon.
U.S. State of the Union address short on trade
Article February 02, 2018 Despite Canada’s fear and trepidation, U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address hardly mentioned trade at all, let alone trade with Canada.
A Mexico moment
Video February 01, 2018 NAFTA is key to Mexico’s economic future.
Are Canadian firms concerned about NAFTA? If so, now what?
Blog January 22, 2018 Recent survey of Canadian companies shows many adopting new business strategies
Trade confidence holding its ground
Weekly Commentary December 15, 2017 2017 has not been international trade’s best year. Oh, growth is having a good run alright; the problem is political. Just how is trade confidence doing?
NAFTA negotiations & resources: The pulse of trade from experts
Article November 16, 2017 A panel of exporting experts weighs in on NAFTA negotiations and the current challenges SMEs face when they contemplate exporting.
Exposed!
Weekly Commentary November 16, 2017 NAFTA renegotiations has Canadians transfixed, as a majority of exports go to the US. What does this mean for Canada's provinces? How exposed are we?
Fresche Solutions: Integrating new markets requires patience
Article November 07, 2017 Fresche Solutions knows exporting is critical: 98 per cent of its sales coming from exports, with the U.S. representing nearly 40 per cent of its market.
Market Entry Advisors – Mexico
Guide August 25, 2017 Get in contact with key experts you should call before selling abroad, as well as helpful facts and stats for each market.
Fast facts: Canada and U.S trade relations
Article August 16, 2017 The U.S. has a deeply integrated and mutually beneficial trade relationship with Canada. Here’s the many incentives for them to keep it that way.
NAFTA 2.0: Mexico wants to enhance, not restrict trade
Article August 04, 2017 Despite the U.S. focus on eliminating trade deficits in a new NAFTA, Mexico is in a strong position to achieve its goal of enhancing trilateral trade.
U.S. Government’s NAFTA Wish List: What it Means for Canadian Exporters
Article July 27, 2017 The U.S. released its wish list for NAFTA’s renegotiations as well as the negotiation start date—Aug. 16. What does it mean for Canadian exporters?
Shifting stateside? Think about it…
Weekly Commentary July 27, 2017 Political rheotric and NAFTA re-negotiations have Canadian exporters worried about the U.S. These concerns are real, so it's important to do your homework.
Export insights from Steve Johnston of Ably Productions
Article July 17, 2017 Steve Johnston of Ably Productions shares his exporting journey and how he’s found success with the subscription business model.
U.S. beef with Canada’s dairy industry part of NAFTA re-negotiation
Article July 13, 2017 Canada’s dairy supply management system has been under close scrutiny by many countries. We examine how this issue will become part of NAFTA re-negotiation.
Ottawa's Ably Productions exports media packages tailored for SMEs
Article July 13, 2017 Steve Johnston of Ably Productions shares his lessons learned from a challenging exporting experience, and more insights from doing business internationally.
Why Canadians must diversify and where they should go
Blog July 07, 2017 Canada’s reliance on the U.S. market is high and with uncertainty south of the border, diversification is worth exploring. Here’s how.
Surprise rise in trade confidence
Weekly Commentary June 22, 2017 The anti-trade rhetoric and the political turmoil of 2017 are a prescription for lower trade confidence. However, surveys of Canadian exporters say differently.
NAFTA’s 90 days: A calendar
Article June 20, 2017 A primer on important dates between the launch of NAFTA negotiations on May 18 until they begin, no earlier than August 16.
Canadian softwood lumber, Part 5
Article June 06, 2017 It may sound like a blockbuster movie series, but no other issue has dominated Canada-U.S. trade like softwood lumber.
Canada’s forestry sector: Rooted in Canada’s economic history
Article May 31, 2017 Canada is by nature a global forestry leader and the industry has proven it can be resilient in the face of the challenge of change.
The Mexico question: To stay or go; Enter or stay home
Article April 12, 2017 Thoughts from Canadian exporters and experts from EDC about the Mexican market, given the promises being made by the Trump administration.
Buy American: Free trade needs to be fair trade
Article March 30, 2017 Navigating Buy American regulations may be challenging, but can be done. First learn what it means and then how to do your homework to navigate around this complex issue.
Trade triggers: speculation, NAFTA, WTO, TPP, Mexico and the BAT
Article March 29, 2017 With so much uncertainty today around future business relations with the U.S., how should you plan for the future?
Diversification: An exporting essential
Article March 28, 2017 Diversification is an important trade concept. Find out about the advantages to geographically diversifying your exporting portfolio.
Panic, pause or press on: A look at the Mexico business climate
Blog March 24, 2017 There is uncertainty with doing business in Mexico. Canadians should know the facts point to Mexico being a valuable country for business relationships.
The infrastructure boom: Harness U.S. business opportunities
Article March 22, 2017 Canada’s SME exporters can harness the opportunities south of the border by partnering with Canada’s bigger PPP players.
Buy America, Buy American, America First: From an expert’s mouth
Article March 20, 2017 Q&A with a trade expert who works with Canadian companies to help them understand and obey these very rules (Buy America, Buy American and America First.)
Building opportunity: Capitalizing on U.S. infrastructure needs
Blog March 15, 2017 U.S. infrastructure spending is set to skyrocket. Canadian companies can take advantage of experience, proximity, P3s and investment to get in the action.
History lessons: How Buy America and America First can affect you
Blog March 14, 2017 There is confusion around Buy America, Buy American and America First. Canadian companies should know what they mean and how they can impact business.
Canada-U.S. trade still a driver for automotive sector
Article March 09, 2017 See how the heavily integrated supply chain between the Canada-U.S. automotive industries benefit both sides of the border.
U.S. infrastructure deficit creates opportunity for Canadian companies
Article March 06, 2017 American infrastructure is crumbling and Canadian SMEs can capitalize.
Technology and innovation, the future of the Canadian auto sector
Article March 01, 2017 From cars that use alternative fuels to cars that drive themselves, find out how Canadian companies are on the forefront of global automotive technology.
Get the answers to 4 key questions on Canada-U.S. trade
Article February 10, 2017 Here is expert advice for Canadians exporters regarding market changes to help you prepare and continue to succeed south of the border.
Worried about ‘Buy America’ policies? Why you shouldn’t be
Article February 06, 2017 From “America first” policies to massive new infrastructure spending, the U.S. market is poised for change.