Recent U.S. tariff moves have created alarm — but the practical effect is more nuanced than headlines suggest. The combined impact of the USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement) and exemptions for energy means the vast majority of Canadian exports remain outside the bite of the newest U.S. duties. Independent reporting shows that roughly 90–95% of Canada’sContinueContinue reading “Canadian Strategies to Address US Tariff Uncertainty”
Tag Archives: Country: Canada
Business Economic Trade & Recovery (BETR) Program
Region: APAC Country: Canada Program lead for a Crown Corporation tasked with developing a whole-of-government approach to developing sustainable new export markets, sectors and products. This included the development of an integrated suite of products and services offered by the government of Canada to exporters; as well as active support to specific export opportunities.
International Market Development for Aerial Firefighting
Region: EMEA Country: Canada Working with a Crown Corporation and a large Canadian aerospace firm, supported the development of the Aerial Firefighting market in the European Union, and globally. This has enabled the company to invest in a dedicated assembly facility, which has created significant direct and indirect benefits to the aerospace industry, plus companiesContinueContinue reading “International Market Development for Aerial Firefighting”
Market Diversification Success: UAV Solutions
Region: North America Country: Canada Led the market diversification program for a company engaged in the production and operation of UAV’s for military applications. Identified target markets and developed new products and services which leveraged the core strengths of the military solutions. Converted commercial sales from 2% to 25% of sales within 18 months.
Canadian Clean Energy Export Strategy for Global Markets
Region: Global Country: Canada Developed policies and processes to support Canadian exporters providing Clean Energy products and services. Developed and led the Market Entry program for the Asia-Pacific region, as well as for the global Clean Energy Market, with a focus on 3 priority market sectors, and 5 related product areas.
Developing and Managing Strategic Relationships within the APAC region
Region: APAC Country: Canada As the Director: Foreign Business Line for the Royal Canadian Mint, I was responsible for developing and managing strategic relationships at the Ministerial and Departmental level with the Ministries of Finance across a range of jurisdictions, including Thailand, VietNam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, New Zealand, Singapore, and the Philippines. Product priorities includedContinueContinue reading “Developing and Managing Strategic Relationships within the APAC region”
Trade and Investment Support / Capacity Building (Asia Pacific Region)
Region: APAC Country: Canada As Senior Vice President with an International Consulting firm, I was responsible for the development and initial management of the Canadian Trade and Investment Facility (CTIF), which developed and delivered trade and investment-related policy reforms to public and private sector stakeholders within the region.
Acquisition and Integration of Purolator Courier
Region: North America Country: Canada Member of the team engaged in the Corporate Development effort to both identify a strategic partner for Canada Post Corporation for North America and Europe. This included the acquisition, plus subsequent integration of Purolator into the Canada Post family of products, services and employees.
Investment Strategy for Development of UAV Special Economic Zone
Region: North America Country: Canada Developed investment strategy for the development of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for the manufacture, testing and operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s). Strategic recommendations were based on international benchmarking of other SEZ’s focused on this sector, plus negotiations with regional economic development authorities.
Bringing Canada to You: Canada Post Corporation Success Story
Region: North America Country: Canada Developed and managed the Bringing Canada to You strategy for Canada Post Corporation, which provided an integrated solution for companies including Victoria’s Secret, Land’s End, Cabella’s and MBN Banking to enter and develop the Canadian market.-Grew operating revenues from $350M to $700M in 3 years.
PGTS Inc. 