18/08/2021
How the Jobs and Growth Fund supports Canada’s economy through COVID-19
For many SMEs, there is a feeling of optimism in the air in regard to getting business moving upward and forward in the coming months….
COVID-19
01/06/2021
Event Recap: From Reactivity to Adaptability: Advice and Resources for Businesses on the Rebound
In a recent press release, The WTO (World Trade Organization) predicted that world trade was set for a strong but “uneven recovery” in the aftermath…
07/04/2021
Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program: COVID-19 support loans
It has been just over a year since the global pandemic started and though there are signs of economic recovery, many businesses are still feeling…
19/01/2021
How Canada’s Regional Relief and Recovery Fund helps Canadian businesses during COVID-19
Many are predicting a better year ahead for businesses in Canada. For example, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) stated that, in 2021, “Canada…
29/09/2020
CanExport Funding During COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The CanExport program provides up to $75k in funding for businesses seeking to access new international markets. Find answers to common questions and COVID-19 updates in this FAQ.
01/04/2020
10 things you can do from home to boost your export business
Ten things you can do from home to support your export business during the coronavirus crisis, once you’ve dealt with the urgent.
27/03/2020
COVID-19 effects & next steps for your global business: experts weigh in on Twitter
To get some answers on the effects and next steps for businesses of all shapes and sizes during the covid-19 crisis, we assembled a team of experts to provide advice and resources on Twitter. Read the highlights below and follow the links for more information.
26/03/2020
The 5 most common mistakes SMEs make in drafting purchase and sales contracts + solutions for SMEs during the COVID-19 crisis
Many SMEs are active in global business and have recently encountered conflicts or will soon experience disputes with their suppliers. Here are 5 common mistakes SMEs make with their supplier contracts and how to solve them during the COVID-19 crisis.
20/03/2020
COVID-19 update from FITT President & CEO
A crucial activity in this initiative is to ensure we are all staying informed through credible sources. This is the role the FITT team is taking part in – providing as much relevant and actionable information as we can to support trade practitioners and the international businesses we serve.
19/03/2020
Trade Confidence Index: Coronavirus pandemic injects unknown into companies’ planned increases in exports and foreign investments
While immediate plans for increases in foreign investment and export may be uncertain – Canadian exporters to China, for example, have already seen disruptions, EDC continues to be optimistic, saying coronavirus economy disruptions should be short term and the markets resilient.