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Are you on a mission? A trade mission? Get the most from your matchmaker!

A trade mission now usually offers a tailored matchmaking service to delegates. I believe that your matchmaker should be your new best friend!

Pernille Fischer Boulter, CITP|FIBP

Pernille Fischer Boulter, CITP, is the founder and CEO of Kisserup International Trade Roots Inc. and has over 25 year of experience in international trade. Pernille has worked on projects in over 60 countries, in 25 sectors, on six continents. She serves on several international boards and is currently on her way to conduct trade policy review in the Pacific. Kisserup is an international export development and consulting company.

The 4 biggest lessons we can learn from Canada-U.S. trade history

Here’s four fun facts about Canada-U.S. trade history you may not know, and what we can learn from them to improve trade between the two countries today.

Ewan Roy

I'm a Digital Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in writing and research, and I am passionate about communicating new ideas and telling stories that matter to you.

Nadja Schauer, CITP|FIBP – Trade Commissioner

My passion for travel led me to a career with Global Affairs Canada, where I’ve now worked for 8 years, most recently as a Trade Commissioner.

Ewan Roy

I'm a Digital Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in writing and research, and I am passionate about communicating new ideas and telling stories that matter to you.

New shipping regulation deadline looming – are you ready for SOLAS?

Changes to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) convention, requiring pre-loading container weight verifying, go into effect July 1, 2016. How can you prepare?

Cathy Roberson

With over 16 years of ecommerce, logistics and technology experience, Cathy Morrow Roberson is the owner of Logistics Trends & Insights (Logistics TI), a research and consulting firm focusing on the changing logistics landscape. In addition, Cathy has published several articles in such periodicals as Air Cargo World, CIO Review and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Packing Sourcer and is a regular contributor to LogiSYM, a magazine for supply chain executives.

The 5 stages of evolution in your international marketing plan

Companies that go international have several distinct evolutionary stages of their international marketing plan, which you can use to create your own.

Pamela Hyatt

I am the Content Strategist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). You can find some of my work on TradeReady.ca. My background is in copywriting, journalism and social media. My passion lies in connecting people to the stories that are most important to them.

CETA met with strong opposition on both sides of the Atlantic ahead of ratification

CETA was designed from the ground up to streamline the trade process between signing members, but has also been met with immense criticism on both sides of the Atlantic.

Adam Bajan

Adam Bajan writes for Ashton College, a post-secondary college in Vancouver, BC. Founded in 1998, Ashton College is committed to providing innovative, real-world education with flexible attendance options for those wishing to enhance their skills or change careers

International trade is a tool at our fingertips to promote local prosperity

We need to create more awareness about international trade in society as an essential component to achieving economic development and local prosperity.

Juan Navarro, CITP|FIBP

Juan Navarro is an Associate Faculty at Royal Roads University, the Director and Principal Researcher at CMX Partnerships and a former economist of the Mexican Central Bank. He is an active member of the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance, the Canadian International Council and the Forum for International Trade Training. He is the founding president of the Society of Mexican Talent in British Columbia and a recognized Business mentor at Futurpreneur Canada. He has collaborated with international organizations such as the World Bank Group, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the APEC Business Advisory Council. Juan can be reached at juan.navarro@cmxpartnerships.com.

FACE OFF: Obama VS Sanders, Trump and Clinton on the TPP

As the debates rage on and the U.S. gets ever closer to selecting a new President, it’s time once again to look at the opposing viewpoints on the TPP.

Pamela Hyatt

I am the Content Strategist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). You can find some of my work on TradeReady.ca. My background is in copywriting, journalism and social media. My passion lies in connecting people to the stories that are most important to them.

How a ‘Brexit’ could affect the UK’s trade with North America

Supporters of the so-called “Brexit” say that continental Europe’s economic upheavals are holding back the British economy, while opponents contend that abandoning the EU could discourage investment in the UK market and lead to a recession.

Jennifer Nesbitt

Jennifer Nesbitt is a New York-based freelance copywriter. A former journalist and graduate of Penn State University, Jennifer now writes about a variety of topics, including business, technology and marketing. She is passionate about helping companies develop their brands by providing compelling copy that adds value to their online presence.