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Agreement with India reached over pulse fumigation Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reached an agreement with the Indian government over pulse fumigation issues during his state visit to India. In in a joint press release from Trudeau and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, it stated the prime ministers both see the importance of ensuring access to sufficient, safe …

3 Reasons U.S. Companies Succeed on the Global Market U.S. companies need to recognize the advantages of their cultural experience to take the leap and find international success This post comes from the perspective of Dave Darsch. Being outside of your own culture allows you to take a step back and see that culture clearly. As a U.S. entrepreneur who …

How to Fly Your Canadian Flag When it comes to exporting, the Canadian brand can be used as a competitive advantage around the world—Canadian companies are perceived as innovative, trustworthy, and multicultural, to name just a few positive characteristics. But how do you go about building your company’s brand? This article, the last in a three-part series, shows you four …

International Trade Minister to highlight benefits of trade for middle class in Winnipeg, Manitoba The Government of Canada is working hard to build a network of trade agreements that will provide greater market access and a competitive environment for Canadian business and foster growth and prosperity for Canadians across the country. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade, will …

European Parliament’s trade committee endorses Canada’s free trade deal A planned EU-Canada free trade deal moved closer to reality on Tuesday after a key committee advised the European Parliament to give its backing after months of protests and heated debate. The EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is seen as a test of Europe’s ability to forge future trade …

Canada posts first trade surplus since 2014, exports boom Canada posted a trade surplus of $526-million in November, its first in more than two years, as exports jumped and imports posted a modest gain, Statistics Canada said on Friday. Analysts in a Reuters poll had forecast a $1.60-billion deficit. Canada had not recorded a surplus since September 2014. Exports increased …

Canada’s next trade pact should focus on Japan and India Assuming that president-elect Donald Trump follows through on his promise to scuttle the Trans-Pacific Partnership, what should Canada put in its place? Here’s the case for making the emerging Japan-India axis the cornerstone of Canada’s Asia policy. First the economics. India is Asia’s emerging high-growth economy and population behemoth. China …

Canadian Solar secures $100m credit from EDC Chinese solar developer signs financing agreement with Export Development Canada for sum of $100 million to enable the firm to expand its global project development activities. China’s Tier-1 solar company Canadian Solar has announced today that it has signed a US$100 million financing agreement with Export Development Canada (EDC) that will enable the …

Trade minister brands some British businesses fat and lazy Britain’s trade minister says U.K. businesses generally are too lazy to export goods around the world. In a speech to pro-free market group Conservative Way Forward, International Trade Secretary Liam Fox said some businesspeople would rather “play golf on a Friday afternoon” than fulfill their “duty” to export. Fox is in …

All the world’s a stage: How to successfully take your company global This column is part of Globe Careers’ Leadership Lab series, where executives and experts share their views and advice about leadership and management. Follow us at @Globe_Careers. Find all Leadership Lab stories at tgam.ca/leadershiplab. It’s time to take your company global. Or is it? A recent Aimia survey …