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Global Commerce Four tips on global expansion for small and medium-sized businesses As most Canadian CEOs would attest, growth opportunities at home will take an organization only so far. At some point any expansion-focused business will need to look abroad to grow its bottom line. But this can be challenging for small and medium-sized businesses. To grow in foreign markets, …

Global Commerce Four tips when seeking infrastructure projects abroad There are many opportunities for Canadian companies and professionals to export their infrastructure expertise just about everywhere in the world. But it can be complicated. Individuals and firms that aspire to export their goods and skills need to be experts not only in the work they do, but also in how …

The mighty U.S. economy isn’t ready to rescue Canadian exports Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz called the persistent weakness in Canada’s non-energy exports “puzzling” in the central bank’s latest assessment of the economy. And a former colleague of the central bank governor at Export Development Canada (EDC) is confused by the shortcoming in exports as well. “We can attribute …

Fast Encourages Canadian Companies to Use E-Commerce to ‘Go Global’ International Trade Minister Ed Fast today hosted a Go Global export workshop on e-commerce at Google Canada’s Toronto office, where he highlighted the enormous benefits of Canada’s pro-export plan to create jobs and growth and the tools available to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). During the workshop’s panel discussions, Fast …

Canadian Expertise Saving the Lives of Mothers, Newborns and Children Around the World Today, the Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., Minister of National Revenue, and Member of Parliament for Delta-Richmond East, on behalf of the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, announced the successful organizations based in British Columbia selected through the Partnerships for Strengthening …

Exporters more confident about international opportunities, wary of domestic economic conditions (OTTAWA) – June 25, 2015 Canadian companies that sell abroad are feeling more optimistic about international business opportunities over the next six months, says a semi-annual report by Export Development Canada (EDC). The report is a summary of EDC’s Trade Confidence Index (TCI) survey, which measures a number of …

Bombardier says CSeries exceeding performance targets PARIS (Reuters) – Bombardier’s new CSeries narrow-body jet is outperforming expectations for fuel efficiency and performance, the Canadian manufacturer said on Sunday, as it tries to boost sales of the plane. Bombardier said flight test results showed the plane was exceeding initial targets for fuel burn, payload, range and airfield performance. The jet can …

Canada Exports in April 2015   April 2015 a slight dip in Canada’s exports, but a larger drop in imports. Sectors that showed growth in April 2015 Energy products Agri food Automotive products.     Following is the press release issued by Export Development Canada.   Canada’s exports decreased 0.7% in April on slightly higher volumes but weaker prices. Imports …

Newfoundland and Labrador will have to wait until 2016 to see export recovery, says EDC (ST. JOHN’S) – April 29, 2015 Low commodity prices will cause Newfoundland and Labrador’s exports will drop by up to 14 per cent this year before seeing double digit recovery in 2016, says Export Development Canada (EDC). “The drop in oil prices has hit the Newfoundland …