British Canadian Chamber of Trade and Commerce (BCCTC)

Mairead Lavery, Martin Buckle,  Susan Baka and Gowling Partner Marcus Hinkley

As part of our commitment to collaborate with Chambers of Commerce in the city, OWIT-Toronto joined BCCTC’s Let’s Talk – Clearing the Path to International Trade event on October 1.  Hosted by Gowling, it featured BCCTC’s  VP Martin Buckle in conversation with Mairead Lavery, former President and CEO of EDC, who urged businesses and associations to weigh in on the debates around the 2026 CUSMA Review and advocate for the continuation of this free trade agreement that is so important to Canada.  Gowling’s Hunter Fox noted that the 2026 Review does not mean that the agreement will expire, but if the parties do not confirm acceptance of an extension for another six years, it will revert to an annual review which will create continued unpredictability that is damaging to  business confidence and  economic growth.