01/04/2021
The biggest international trade lessons from the Suez Canal obstruction
On Monday, March 29th, ships stuck behind the colossal Ever Given vessel in the Suez Canal heard the echo of blaring boat horns and triumphant…
News
30/03/2021
CITP Spotlight: Houssam Hoteit – Senior Trade Finance Specialist
Houssam Hoteit was only fourteen years old when he began helping his dad manage his business. As a non-native English speaker, his father relied on…
24/03/2021
How banks are supporting SMEs and global trade through their own digital marketplaces
In recent years large banks have experienced more competition from innovative fintech start-ups, credit unions and co-ops. These players cater to tech-savvy, values-driven millennials but…
22/03/2021
CITP Spotlight: Jorge Lara – Telecommunications and Information Technology Specialist
Over the course of his decade in international trade, Jorge Lara has primarily worked in the public sector for the Mexican telecommunications and broadcasting regulatory…
17/03/2021
Hiring grant options for Canadian employers
Many Canadian companies benefit from hiring intern students and recent post-secondary graduates. Not only do youth candidates possess the skills and enthusiasm to support operational…
15/03/2021
CITP Spotlight: Obed Boateng – Branch Manager at TD
Ever since his undergraduate college days, banking and international trade as fields of study have always fascinated Obed Boateng. Growing up, he was aware of…
12/03/2021
12 Fascinating stats about female leadership and women in business
This week we’re celebrating International Women’s Day and trail-blazing women in business. FITT is proud to provide business training for the next generation of female…
08/03/2021
CITP Spotlight: Megha Kandoi – Venture Success, Startups at MaRS Discovery District
This week we’re celebrating amazing women in business who inspire, achieve and blaze trails for generations to come. Megha Kandoi is a shining example of…
01/03/2021
CITP Spotlight: Clark Grue – CEO at Rainmaker Global
Clark Grue has been actively involved in international trade for over two decades. It all began in the mid- 1990s when he started a sales…
23/02/2021
How an Indo-Pacific approach could support Canada’s economic recovery strategy
A challenging hill to climb The global pandemic has modified our planning and tested our resilience, determination and commitment to not only free and open…