22/04/2026
Understanding FTAs and how they apply to your business
In today’s economy, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are common among countries because they play a crucial role in optimizing supply chains and letting businesses run…
News
15/04/2026
CITP Spotlight: Godwin Aigbokhan — Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada
Some careers are carefully planned. Others unfold through unexpected turns, revealing exactly where someone is meant to be. For Godwin Aigbokhan, CITP, international trade began…
15/04/2026
Rules of Origin: What You Need to Know
Rules of Origin (ROO) are the mandatory legal criteria that determine a product’s economic nationality, acting as the non-negotiable gatekeeper to the financial benefits of…
07/04/2026
CITP Spotlight: Samatha Richards – Key Account Manager, Trealmont Trade Lane Inc.
For Samatha Richards, CITP her journey in international trade began with intention, determination, and a clear passion for global business. Her path started in the…
31/03/2026
How to build tariff resiliency into your diversification strategy
Businesses aren’t always in full control of their expenditures. Tariff policies in 2025 highlighted this fact, as sudden swings saw some tariffs fluctuate from 11% to 50%—or back down…
25/03/2026
How to design a product ready for export
Founders set up businesses for many reasons, but the most common motivations include spotting an underserved market, leveraging their own abilities or networks, or simply…
17/03/2026
Celebrating the community of professionals driving global trade forward
The 2026 CITP Gala brought professionals together from across Canada and around the world to celebrate a shared commitment to excellence in international trade. The…
17/03/2026
CITP Spotlight: Evan Buie – Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada
For Evan Buie, CITP, the path into international trade began with a genuine interest in global business and early career experiences that opened doors into…
11/03/2026
How can businesses, and the trade professionals who support them, move forward with confidence in a volatile world?
Global trade has rarely felt more uncertain, or more full of opportunity. That tension was at the heart of the panel discussion at the 2026…
10/03/2026
CITP Spotlight: Marc-André Beaupré — Senior Relationship Manager, EDC
For Marc-André Beaupré, CITP, a career in international trade wasn’t something he set out to find—it was something he grew into through curiosity, determination, and an appreciation…