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Director of Grow Trade Consulting, Inc. Canadian Trade Office, Conference of Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers.

Toronto, Canada
Joined February 2010
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We're heading out to recharge and get ready for next week's trip to #ADMMontreal. Have a great weekend, everyone!
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Is your business thinking about selling your products internationally? The Export Readiness Assessment is designed to determine a company’s strengths and opportunities when approaching the decision to seek international business opportunities actively. sapdc.net/readiness-assessme…
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Canadians have a long-standing love for loyalty programs. Click below to read @RetailCouncil's report on "the role of loyalty programs in grocery affordability, consumer behaviour and attitudes toward personalized pricing." retailcouncil.org/resources/…
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On November 11, Ranger Darrell Johnson will be serving as Canadian Ranger Sentry during the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa. He was selected for this important role as part of the Remembrance Day Sentry Program, learn more: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
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#ADMMontreal is just over a week away! We're looking forward to attending with our #Illinois delegation. Click below to learn more about the participating companies - and reply to this post to secure an on-site meeting with their representatives.
Our team is assisting Illinois' Canada office with their trade delegation at next month's ADM Montreal. Click below to see the participating companies - and contact us if you'd like to arrange a meeting at the show. #ADMMontreal growtrade.ca/2026/10/21/more…
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Ghosties and goblins will take over the streets tomorrow night. The Waterloo Region Police have a great page on tips for safe and happy trick-or-treating. Click below for more - and Happy Halloween! wrps.ca/learn/halloween-safe…
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A good look at what's happening in #Canada's #defence sector!
🇨🇦 Canada's defence industry is advancing! 🛡️ @RheinmetallAG expands in Quebec ✈️ @Saab advances GlobalEye negotiations 🚢 @Seaspan reaches Arctic icebreaker milestone Watch our latest defence update! #CanadianDefence #GlobalEye #ArcticSovereignty youtu.be/-J96aa4kQyo?si=AFQW…
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Our team is assisting Illinois' Canada office with their trade delegation at next month's ADM Montreal. Click below to see the participating companies - and contact us if you'd like to arrange a meeting at the show. #ADMMontreal growtrade.ca/2026/10/21/more…
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Good info! (Thank you, @livingston_intl.)
Not every shipment needs an Importer of Record (IOR)—but the workarounds are disappearing fast including the U.S. suspending its $800 de minimis threshold in August 2025. If you're relying on either exception, treat it as temporary. bit.ly/4estUZG #importing
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It's good to keep up to date on the ongoing dispute. (Thank you, @livingston_intl!)
Livingston trade experts Michael Zobin and Jill Hurley break down the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade dispute and explore where businesses on both sides of the border may find relief. Listen to the full conversation here: bit.ly/47B60Yb #trade #tariffs #compliance
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Delays. Paperwork. Too many points of contact. Sound familiar? Small business owners juggle a lot, and import compliance shouldn't be one more thing pulling your attention away from running your business. There's a simpler way: bit.ly/48OHOTe #Smallbusinessweek
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#Cybersecurity is important in every industry sector!
October is Cybersecurity Month! As farms rely more on connected equipment, sensors and digital systems, protecting farm technology is more important than ever. 🔒 Update software 🔒 Use strong, unique passwords 🔒 Back up important data Explore OFA’s cybersecurity fact sheet and resources: ofa.on.ca/resources/cyber-se…
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Interested in #Canada's #grocery sector? You'll want to be here. Click below for details.
Explore pavilions: Ontario, First-Timer and Sustainability Sentral, plus innovations from across Canada—including Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec—plus global representation from the US, South Africa, New Zealand, India, China, Mexico and more! groceryinnovations.com/ #GICShow26
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Good advice here.
Let your lawn wear its fall sweater. You could bag fallen leaves but leaving them to nourish your lawn and support local wildlife is even better.
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🌊 #Media: Today, Oct. 16, WaterPower Canada and partners nationwide mark the second annual #CanadianWaterpowerDay, highlighting waterpower as a strategic advantage for Canada's future, from meeting growing electricity demand to strengthening energy security and economic competitiveness. Read more: waterpowercanada.ca/news/can…
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