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Navigating Canadian Trade Ventures in Europe via CETA

Navigating Canadian Trade Ventures in Europe via CETA

Navigating Canadian Trade Ventures in Europe via CETA

The World Trade Centre Vancouver is proud to partner with the Consulate General and Trade Promotion and Investment teams of the Czech Republic, Latvia, Poland, Romania, and the EU Chamber of Commerce to host a market information session highlighting bilateral trade and investment opportunities in these countries.

The event will showcase the advantages of doing business with these nations and how Canada's Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the European Union can benefit your company.

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with the Minister of Finance of the Czech Republic and the Consul Generals and Trade Promotion and Investment representatives from Latvia, Poland, and Romania to explore ways in which Canadian businesses can capitalize on emerging opportunities in these European markets.


Welcome Remarks

Nicole Van Hove
Nicole Van Hove
Deputy Director
Pacific Regional Office
Global Affairs Canada, Government of Canada

Keynote Speaker

H.E. Zbyněk Stanjura
H.E. Zbyněk Stanjura
Minister of Finance of the Czech Republic

Host

Marcela Cota
Marcela Cota
Director, Product Management and Technical Sales
Vitalus Nutrition

Chair of WTC-V's Advisory Committee


Speaker

Alex Martynia

Alex Martyniak

Executive Director, EU Chamber of Commerce in Canada - West

Aleksandra Kucy

Aleksandra Kucy

Consul General of the Republic of Poland in Vancouver

Ilze Lacgalve

Ilze Lacgalve

Head of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia Office in Canada

Gabriel Rotaru

Gabriel Rotaru

Consul General of Romania in Vancouver



Panel Discussion

Martina Blahova

Martina Blahova

CFO, Euro Manganese Inc.

Michael K. Dembek

Michael K. Dembek

Business Development Manager - Polish Investment and Trade Agency

Alex Doagă

Alex Doagă

CEO and Founder of Westgate Technology Corporation, President of the British Columbia, Romanian Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Ilze Lacgalve

Ilze Lacgalve

Head of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia Office in Canada

Brock Lalla

Moderator

Brock Lalla

Investment Attraction Advisor

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