26/11/2025
How to start an export business in Canada
If you are in business in Canada, then chances are you could start an export business. You may thrive solely on local and regional trade,…
Trade Commissioner Service
23/10/2024
CITP Spotlight: Michael Whitmarsh, MBA – President & CEO, Block 4 Oilfield, LLC
Michael Whitmarsh has built an impressive career in international trade, with a focus on supply chain management, corporate development, and global expansion. His journey, driven…
14/06/2022
CITP Spotlight: Julien Rosan – Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada
Born and raised in Paris, Julien Rosan, CITP had two passions while growing up—traveling and playing Monopoly—both inseparably linked to the intriguing world of international trade. Little did he know then that his fascinations would soon transform into an exciting career that would take him across the world.
13/05/2020
CITP Spotlight: Arbinder Pal – Trade Commissioner – ICT and Investment
Arbinder Pal, CITP, hit the ground running in a career that has given her a wealth of adventures – from flying over the Northern Lights, to hosting the Prime Minister at an event promoting women’s empowerment. Read her story.
30/04/2018
How you can find the right partners for market entry success
As we do every month, we took to Twitter for a live chat and brought together a panel of market entry experts from across Canada and the world. We asked the experts all about finding the right partners, from researching the best prospects to negotiating the contract. Check out the chat recap here.
17/07/2017
How can global entrepreneurs overcome their biggest challenges?
To get a glimpse into the situations global entrepreneurs face and put our fingers on some great solutions, we assembled a panel of experts who have been there, done that, and are helping others successfully enter international waters as global business owners.
12/06/2017
Can you do business in markets facing trade barriers? And should you?
How can businesses overcome trade barriers of all kinds in markets with potential (and should they)?
27/04/2017
Paolo Filipponi, CITP|FIBP – Trade Commissioner
Paolo Filipponi’s father, a Senior Executive at Alitalia (Italy’s flag carrier airline), inspired him to follow his footsteps into an international career of his own.
16/11/2016
Nadine Storey, CITP|FIBP – Trade Commissioner
Nadine Storey, CITP|FIBP has been a Trade Commissioner in the Investment and Fintech sectors at Canada’s High Commission to the UK since 2013.
21/09/2016
Jonathan Steblin, CITP|FIBP – Trade Commissioner, Pacific Regional Office
Jonathan Steblin, CITP|FIBP is a Trade Commissioner at the Pacific Regional Office of Global Affairs Canada located in Vancouver, BC.