30/06/2021
CITP Spotlight: Ian Murdoch, Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada
Ian Murdoch had just graduated from the Masters in International Trade Program at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University when he…
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22/06/2021
The current state of globalization and its effects on international trade
As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in early 2020, it was immediately clear that international trade would be particularly hard hit. Countries closed borders, cutting…
16/06/2021
CITP Spotlight: Prince Khan, Supervisor, Brampton Entrepreneur Centre + Co-working space
Updated Nov 8, 2024 Prince Khan’s career journey in international business began in 2012, when he was a fresh college graduate and worked for a…
11/06/2021
What’s the difference between inbound and outbound logistics?
When planning for international exporting and the distribution of goods, a strong understanding of the fundamentals of global logistics is necessary for success. In particular,…
02/06/2021
CITP Spotlight: James Collard, Director of Planning, Economic & Industrial Development, Citizen Potawatomi Nation
With a keen interest in international affairs since his high school days, James Collard had originally planned to be a career diplomat. However, an unexpected…
01/06/2021
Event Recap: From Reactivity to Adaptability: Advice and Resources for Businesses on the Rebound
In a recent press release, The WTO (World Trade Organization) predicted that world trade was set for a strong but “uneven recovery” in the aftermath…
25/05/2021
CITP Spotlight: Samuel Boateng, Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada
After completing his Master of Arts in Public and International Affairs, Samuel Boateng was hired by the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of International and Intergovernmental…
14/05/2021
Federal budget 2021: New support options for Canadian businesses
The new Canadian Federal Budget 2021 outlines plans for a total spend of $101.4 billion. With new pandemic business support options, including $17.6 billion towards…
12/05/2021
CITP Spotlight: Ahmad Malek, Procurement Officer
Ahmad Malek’s journey in international trade began in 2012 when he joined the Schlumberger Dubai office in the finance team of the logistics and distribution…
30/04/2021
Drivers for a circular economy: Why businesses are shifting from linear models to circular economies
What are the drivers for a circular economy? Discover the main reasons below. On April 22, millions of people around the world took part in…