With shifting trade policies, strengthening domestic supply chains and interprovincial trade is more important than ever. This session will focus on overcoming regulatory barriers, optimizing logistics, and accessing funding programs for Canadian market expansion.

Industry experts will share practical insights on scaling across provinces, navigating procurement challenges, and strengthening business resilience within Canada.

Who should attend?
Businesses looking to expand within Canada, supply chain professionals, and organizations seeking funding and resources for interprovincial trade.

Topics to be covered:

• The Case for Interprovincial Trade
• Navigating Interprovincial Trade Barriers
• Optimizing Domestic Opportunities
• Exploring Canada’s Economic Landscape

Steve Anderson

MA, LL.M., Executive Director | Trade Policy, Analytics and Marketing | Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation |Government of British Columbia

Pierre Cleroux

Vice President, Research and Chief Economist, BDC

Gabriel Conea

Director, Economic Affairs, Vancouver, Investissement Québec

Rafael Vargas

Senior Export Advisor | Marketing and Stakeholder Engagement Branch, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade | Ontario Public Service

Moderator

Daniel Paquette

Director, World Trade Centre-Vancouver

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Global Partners:

World Trade Centre Vancouver is part of the World Trade Centers Association, a not-for-profit, non-partisan association dedicated to the establishment and effective operation of World Trade Centers as instruments for trade expansion. The World Trade Centers Association is an international ecosystem of global connections and integrated trade services made up of over 324 World Trade Center locations in 89 countries, representing over 750,000 businesses globally.