You're invited to North American Trade at a Turning Point: What 2026 Means for Canadian Businesses

As the 2026 CUSMA review approaches, Canadian businesses face a crucial moment in the evolution of North American trade.

Join industry leaders, policy experts, and government representatives for an in-depth dialogue exploring what’s at stake, how Canada can position itself strategically, and what companies need to do now to prepare for potential shifts in trade dynamics with the U.S. and Mexico.

Details:

September 17, 2025

8:30: Breakfast and Networking

9:15 to 10:15: Welcoming Remarks and Fireside Chat

Location: Ontario Investment and Trade Centre, 250 Yonge St., 18th Floor, Toronto

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Tickets:

$40 OWIT-Toronto members

$50 Non-members

Guest Speakers:

Ryan Greer, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs and National Policy

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)

“Trilateral Trade in Transition: Canadian Business Perspectives on the Road to 2026”

Zachary Archambault, Director of North American Trade Policy

Global Affairs Canada

“Inside the Deal: A View from the Negotiating Table”

Moderator:

Clare Barnett, Director, Business Growth Services

Economic Development and Culture

The City of Toronto

About Ryan Greer:

Ryan Greer is Senior Vice President, Public Affairs and National Policy at Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), where he drives national policy development, communications and advocacy efforts for Canada’s manufacturing sector.

With 20 years in senior public policy roles in Ottawa, Ryan has deep expertise in federal policy frameworks and the political dynamics that shape them. He previously served a Senior Director at Hill & Knowlton Strategies, advising public, private and non-profit organizations on corporate communications, thought leadership, and public affairs. Earlier, as a Senior Director at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, he led national businesses advocacy across a range of issues including transportation, infrastructure, supply chains, procurement, regulatory burden, and interprovincial trade.

Ryan began his career in the federal government, working in the Prime Minister’s Office and later as a Senior Advisor to the Ministers of Public Works and Government Services, Human Resources and Skills Development, and Small Business and Tourism.

About Zachary Archambault:

Zachary Archambault is the Director of North American Trade Policy at Global Affairs Canada, with over 18 years of experience in trade policy and negotiations. He is responsible for overall Canadian trade policy coordination for the United States and Mexico, and the implementation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), including its upcoming joint review.

Prior to this role, he was Director of the Non-Supply Managed Trade Controls team, responsible for tariff rate quota management, Canada’s steel and aluminum import monitoring program, and Canada’s trade controls inspection unit. Previously, Zachary was the lead negotiator on goods market access issues and the Energy Side Letter for the CUSMA. He also led Canada’s goods market access team for negotiations with the UK on the Trade Continuity Agreement (post-Brexit) and was responsible for overall goods market issues in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the CPTPP, as well as trade in cannabis issues. Zachary also spent 2 years working on the softwood lumber negotiations with the United States. He is a native of Montréal, Québec and holds degrees in Commerce (from Concordia University) and International Affairs (from Carleton University).

OWIT-Toronto gratefully acknowledges support from The City of Toronto and Vergel Group Development Inc.