29/10/2015
3 historical empires that had a strong impact on global trade
The seeds of global trade were actually sown far in the past – in empires that once ruled the world.
Research&Development
19/10/2015
How following my childhood passion led to a thriving career in international law
Looking back, my interest in international trade began when I first crossed the U.S./Canada border as a six year old in the back seat of our bright red Chevy. This was the beginning of a lifelong passion for international travel that led to my successful career in international law.
02/10/2015
Is international trade an activity or a profession?
Just how long will it take for international trade to be seen by business as not only an activity of exchanging products and services across borders, but a true occupation and profession that takes a specialized set of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform?
28/09/2015
Africa is open for business, but is your business open in Africa?
Africa is open for business and ripe with opportunities, but they go largely untapped by North American firms, which have been hesitant to enter markets where their European and Asian competitors are already doing business – and profiting from it.
25/09/2015
You need to have these 6 things figured out before entering the e-commerce marketplace
As with all aspects of private international law, there are a number of issues an entrepreneur must consider before entering the e-commerce marketplace. The following…
21/09/2015
How interprovincial trade barriers are hurting Canada’s economy and burdening exporters
While we have placed international trade in a position of national importance, making every effort to expand and grow our trading relationships globally, our domestic trade remains limited, blocked by interprovincial barriers that cost our industries billions of dollars through their inefficiencies.
11/09/2015
The top 7 most important skills that global trade professionals need to master according to industry experts
Over the course of our International Trade Competency Standards (ICS) Project, we’ve had many international trade experts talk about the skills that global trade professionals need to master, and why. Here are seven of the skills that came up most often.
31/08/2015
Are we looking at the right international trade statistics to improve Canada’s export capabilities?
Canada is a trading nation. Roughly 60% of our GDP is generated by international trade. It’s therefore important to get an accurate picture of international trade in this country to highlight trade stats which matter in a meaningful way. So when we’re talking about trade stats which matter, which of the international trade statistics available really matter and why?
21/08/2015
FITT-ALDO intern is wowing her new colleagues with enthusiasm, experience and know-how
“In every class there are always a couple of students who bring energy, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit to the group. When an amazing opportunity such as an internship appears, they are quick to recognize the challenge and rise to it.” Ennio Vita-Finzi, Professor of the International Commerce Import/Export program at LaSalle College in Montreal, is talking about this year’s FITT-ALDO intern, Caroline Zhang.
18/08/2015
3 unexpected cultural differences that required adapting my business tactics
Learning about other cultures before attempting a business relationship can make all the difference between success and failure in that venture, and help you avoid unexpected cultural differences.