Canada has set an ambitious goal: to double non-U.S. exports by 2035, reducing our reliance on a single market and strengthening long-term economic resilience. What strategies can Canadian exporters—particularly women-owned businesses—use to diversify their trade? And what resources are available to support them?

Join us on April 1 for Canadian Trade: On the Road to 2035, an engaging OWIT-Toronto breakfast event exploring Canada’s evolving trade landscape over the next decade.

Hosted by Scotiabank and supported by Export Development Canada and the Trade Commissioner Service, this timely discussion will feature an expert panel sharing practical insights on expanding beyond the U.S., strengthening trade relationships with global markets, advancing interprovincial trade, and accessing the programs and resources available to support Canadian exporters.

Panelists:    

• Ryan Manucha, Research Fellow, C.D. Howe Institute, Author & Interprovincial Trade Expert
• Jennifer Cooke, Director of Customer Care, Small Business & Inclusive Trade, Export Development Canada
• Zinnia Jamshed, Trade Commissioner, Trade Commissioner Service, Global Affairs Canada

Date:  Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Time:  8.00 am – 10.00 am

Location: 
Scotiabank Centre, Auditorium 2
40 King Street W, 2nd floor
Please check in at the reception desk on the 2nd floor before proceeding to registration

Cost:   
$25.00 (OWIT members)

$40.00 (Non-members)  (Become an OWIT-Toronto member today and save $15 on your registration fee)

Don’t miss out on this timely discussion!  Register today.

Sponsors:

Supported by the Trade Commissioner Service