Understanding Incoterms® 2010 & NAFTA Audit Workshops – Western Canada, November

• November 15, 2010 - Winnipeg - Delta Winnipeg Hotel
• November 16, 2010 - Calgary - Delta Calgary South Hotel
• November 17, 2010 - Vancouver - Blake, Cassels and Graydon LLP, 595 Burrand Street
AM Session - Incoterms® 2010: Both the New Changes and the Existing Terms

Effective January 1, 2011, Incoterms® 2000 will be replaced by Incoterms® 2010.

Incoterms® are extensively used in international sales contracts as they are widely recognized and understood commercially. They determine critical issues such as who will pay for the carriage of the goods, who will be responsible for customs clearance, and the point at which risk passes between the parties.

This hands-on workshop will cover topics such as: overview of the Incoterms rules, including the new changes; term-by-term analysis; useful definitions; and role in sales/purchasing contracts.
If you are sometimes presented with contracts that contain Incoterms® and you do not understand the full meaning of them, this is your chance to get up to speed on this important trade topic so you can minimize your company’s risks and obligations.

PM Session - NAFTA Audit

Most importers and exporters are eager to take advantage of the duty relief granted under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), but remain unaware of the risks and liabilities associated with claiming the NAFTA tariff treatment. Many still do not know that more than 50% of NAFTA Certificates of Origin either contain errors which render them invalid or are not supported with the necessary documentary evidence. With NAFTA origin audit activity on the rise, more importers are being shocked by assessments of financial penalties and/or retroactive duty and GST, while some Canadian manufacturers and exporters are losing their competitive advantage in the North American market.

In this down to earth, easy to understand session, we’ll cover the following:

• What importers and exporters should expect during a NAFTA audit conducted by either the Canada or U.S. Customs Agencies.
• Learn from the mistakes of others – Common errors made on Certificates / Statements of Origin, and during NAFTA audits.
• Sharing NAFTA strategies used by manufacturers, exporters and importers.
• Do you really know how your Customs Broker is handling this issue? Are you at greater risk than you thought?

For agenda and registration please click here.

EDC: Virtual Export Solutions Summit – November 2, 2010

(Export Development Canada)

Why does the global economic environment seem so uncertain? Do you understand the risks and barriers to trade and how they can be managed? Do you know your intellectual property rights?

Learn the answers on November 2, 2010. Export Development Canada (EDC) will present Export Solutions Summit, a free virtual conference and exhibition intended to provide Canadian exporters with information, tips and resources that will help them succeed in offshore markets.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010 – 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EST)
Topics will include:

• Global Export Forecast (Fall)
• Seeing the Forest for the Trees – Case Study
• Intellectual Property When Entering New Markets

Register here fore this FREE virtual event.

PMAC International Symposium Coming to Toronto This Fall [September 26-28]

(Canadian Transportation & Logistics)

Supply chain management researchers from around the world will be joining practitioners in Toronto for the 8th Annual International Symposium on Supply Chain Management Sept. 26-28.

Hosted by the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC), this year’s theme is Exploring the Leading Edge in SCM: Innovation, Sustainability, Performance Measurement.

Practitioners and researchers from around the world will be represented at the event, including those from Australia, Canada, Germany, Hungary, Qatar, Switzerland, Pakistan, the United Kingdom and the U.S.

“The symposium encourages thought leadership in the field of strategic supply chain management on a global level,” said recently appointed PMAC president and CEO Cheryl Paradowski. “Practitioners and researchers benefit greatly from each other. Practitioners are well-versed in current best practices but are rarely exposed to emerging research, which can provide profound advantages to organizations who are early adopters.”

“Practitioners are encountering problems in the field that they do not have time to address. Bringing together academics and practitioners ensures that academics are studying real problems and generating solutions that are useful and not just theoretically neat,” said Dr. Steven A. Melnyk, chair of this year’s event and professor of operations management at Michigan State University’s Eli Broad School of Business.

Dr. Linda Sprague, first emeritus professor at the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) in Shanghai, will deliver the opening keynote. In her speech, Dr. Sprague will discuss China’s rapidly evolving supply chain infrastructure.

The symposium program also features presentations and in-depth panel discussions on current and emerging issues in SCM, including:

• Integrating sustainability into strategic purchasing;
• Sustainability metrics for supply chains;
• Impact of supply chain strategy and structure on firm performance;
• Integrated new product development on a global scale;
• Contractor incentives: Introducing performance-based logistics;
• High performance in procurement risk management; and
• Supply chain sustainability through supplier development.

New to this year’s symposium is a plant tour that will take delegates to the Daily Bread Food Bank for a behind-the-scenes look at its complex supply chain. The central distribution centre for southwestern Ontario, Daily Bread is responsible for receiving food products at multiple locations, sorting, transporting and tracking all donations.

For more information or to register, visit http://www.scmsymposium.org.

79th Annual Conference & Trade Show: Looking Beyond the Obvious – Program Highlights

(IE Canada)

October 18-20, 2010 – Delta Meadowvale Resort & Conference Centre

You are responsible for customs compliance at your company and everything seems to be under control; but do you know what topics are quickly going to become your future compliance projects?

The speed of business today requires that we all be proactive and act before today’s topic becomes tomorrow’s issue. I.E.Canada, Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters has been serving the trade community for 79 years and holds the largest annual customs conference for importers and exporters. We understand the pressures you face. That is why this year’s theme is “Looking Beyond the Obvious”.

I.E.Canada is delighted to announce that Stephen Rigby, President, Canada Border Services Agency, Alan Bersin, Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Ing. Juan José Bravo Moisés, Administrador General de Aduanas, Servicio de Administración Tributaria are confirmed as keynote luncheon speakers.

For more information on the program or to register, please click here.

Medical Devices Reimbursement Workshops – Winnipeg & Edmonton, Sept 20-23

(FAITC)

Date: September 20-23, 2010
Location: Winnipeg and Edmonton, Canada

Contact: Cynthia Stevenson, Trade Commissioner (Health Industries), Canadian Embassy, Washington, D.C. cynthia.stevenson@international.gc.ca

One-day workshops in Winnipeg and Edmonton for medical device companies on developing a market strategy that integrates reimbursement, the FDA regulatory process, securing investment/VC partners, and successful commercialization through appropriate business partners and distribution channels.

FDA Pre-Market Approval Workshops – Toronto & Montreal, Sept.21-23

(FAITC)

Date: September 21 to 23, 2010
Location: Toronto and Montreal, Canada

Contact: Cynthia Stevenson, Trade Commissioner (Health Industries), Canadian Embassy, Washington, D.C. cynthia.stevenson@international.gc.ca

Two specialists from the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health will present day-long workshops to Canadian manufacturers of medical devices and technologies and supporting institutional stakeholders that are approaching completion of product development with intent to export to the U.S. in the near term. The workshops address in-depth the requirements for Pre-Market Notification (510(k)) and Pre-Market Approval (PMA) procedures for the importation of medical devices and technologies into the U.S.

The C-TPAT 5-Step Risk Assessment: How to Meet CBP’s Expectations and Keep Your Cargo Moving – Webinar, September 8

(Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg)

Webinar – Ref#1124
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
1:00-2:30pm EST
Cost: $99.00

CBP is now requiring companies, particularly importers, to develop and implement a 5-step risk assessment process as part of their C-TPAT programs. Although CBP has stated that this is not a new concept, many companies are not sure how to satisfy this requirement in the most efficient, cost-effective manner.

Importers and C-TPAT members are urged to attend this ninety-minute webinar, in which we will cover the mechanics of conducting a C-TPAT risk assessment that effectively addresses all five steps, including threat and vulnerability assessments, in a way that will satisfy CBP without overburdening company personnel.

Attendees will also take away the most up-to-date information on how to adequately prepare for C-TPAT validations and revalidations, as well as conduct security training and awareness for company personnel and supply chain partners. The webinar will address proven C-TPAT “best practices” to effectively maintain validation status, and will include an interactive question and answer session during which participants can raise issues pertinent to their C-TPAT activities.

This webinar will be presented by Lenny Feldman, a Member of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. and Manager of the Miami office. Mr. Feldman concentrates his practice in complex issues pertaining to import classification and valuation, trade preference qualification, textile transshipment, seizures and penalties, importer/broker compliance programs, export controls, and C-TPAT/border security. Mr. Feldman is nationally known as a leading C-TPAT expert having advised hundreds of companies through the certification, validation and revalidation processes. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Feldman was a senior attorney with the U.S. Customs Service in Washington, D.C., from 1991 to 2000. While serving in the Penalties, Value and General Classification branches at CBP headquarters, he issued several hundred national guidelines, directives and administrative rulings.

Register online here.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Management by Account Webinar – August 25

(CBP)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will host a webinar regarding CBP’s Management by Account effort on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. (EDT).

Hear from CBP’s Subject Matter Experts on the proposals under development to advance CBP’s Management By Account approach to doing business. Topics include Centers of Expertise, Account Executive, Risk-Based Account Management, Single Partnership Program, Simplified Entry Process and Simplified Financial Processing.

The list of featured presenters includes:
• Cynthia Whittenburg, Director, Trade Facilitation and Administration, Office of International Trade
• Leon Hayward, Assistant Director, Field Operations, Trade and Cargo Security, New York Field Office
• Thomas Overacker, Supervisory National Account Manager, Office of International Trade
• Cherie Parsons, Supervisory Supply Chain Specialist, Office of Field Operations
• Lawrence Fanning, Assistant Port Director, Trade, San Diego
• Bruce Ingalls, Director, Revenue Financial Operations, Office of Administration

Space is limited for this event. To register for this webinar, please go to here no later than August 23, 2010.

We look forward to your online participation and would like to hear from you regarding suggestions for future webinar topics. Please feel free to send in your suggestions of future webinar topics via email to tradeevents@dhs.gov.

Customs Valuation – What it all means, Free Educational Webcast, August 19, 2010

(KPMG)

Is your company facing challenges in terms of customs valuation rules? Are you having issues in applying transfer pricing regulations? What about first sale and assists - are you sure how valuation is applied or have questions about Customs interpretations? If any of these questions are being asked in your company, then this webcast is a must-attend.

Join Andrew Siciliano, Partner – Trade & Customs Practice at KPMG LLP, for a one-hour educational webcast to discuss the importance of customs valuation and why your company needs to be paying attention to all the "noise" that it is causing.

Date: August 19, 2010
Time: 2:00pm EST
Length: 1 hour

Register here.

During this one-hour webcast, Andrew will discuss common valuation risks that companies need to be aware of regardless of industry. The webcast discussion will focus on the following areas:

• Basics of valuation
• Transfer Pricing vs. Customs Valuation
• Current challenges surrounding valuation
• Customs interpretation
• Customs valuation changes
• Reasonable exercise

Don't miss the chance to learn more about Customs Valuation and why it is important for your company to be paying attention to what it all means.

This webcast has been approved for CCS/CES credit by the NCBFAA.

Webinar: “Isn’t a Part of a Part Still a Part?!” The Challenges of Classifying Parts and Accessories under the HTSUS – August 17

(STR Trade News)

Webinar – Ref#1114
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
1:00pm - 2:00pm EST

When it comes to classifying goods as "parts" or "parts and accessories," it's not enough to know the General Rules of Interpretation. Importers are expected to weave through a web of court decisions (among them the recent decision by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Honda of America Mfg. Inc. v. U.S. finding that oil bolts having a specific function are still considered "parts of general use") and Customs rulings, many of which seem to be conflicting, in order to determine whether their component is classified as a part, an accessory, by its constituent material, or as something else.

This webinar will provide user-friendly rules and reference tools on the following topics to help you weave through that classification web, and will include interactive Q&A:

• "Parts" and "Accessories" Definitions and Distinctions
• Applying Additional US Rule 1(c)
• Common "Parts and Accessories" Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
• Quick Reference Guide to Classifying Parts, Accessories, and Everything Else

This webinar will be presented by Deborah B. Stern, Esq., who advises domestic and multinational clients on both U.S. and foreign customs compliance and other trade matters. Ms. Stern concentrates her practice in traditional customs areas, such as tariff classification, seizures and penalties, country of origin, valuation, trademark infringement, broker compliance, and preferential duty programs. Formerly an attorney with US Customs and Border Protection, she authored numerous classification rulings and served as delegate to the World Customs Organization's Harmonized System Committee, where she was involved with international classification disputes and amendments to the international tariff system. With special emphasis in the high-tech sector, she has substantial experience in almost every product area of the tariff schedule.

Cost: $75.00

PayPal is one of our offered credit card options. We also offer direct payment via credit card. Please be sure to have your full billing address or your card will be declined.

Payment or payment information must be received prior to the webinar in order to receive login details.

Register online at STR Trade here.

CETA and Government Procurement: What's In It for Canadians? – July 23, Toronto

I.E.Canada in partnership with Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (FAITC) and Bennett Jones LLP invite you to attend a roundtable discussion to hear the latest developments in the CETA negotiations following the current round of talks in July 2010.

Government Procurement is one of the remaining principle requirements the European Union is seeking in the Canada-EU Free Trade Agreement. Worth hundreds of billions of dollars annually, government procurement markets are an important aspect of international trade.

What are the implications for Canadian companies of opening Canada’s government procurement markets to European suppliers and what are the prospects of expanding access to European procurement markets for Canadian exporters? Come and join I.E.Canada and other industry stakeholders in a roundtable discussion regarding government procurement negotiations.

When: Friday, July 23, 2010
Where: Bennett Jones LLP, Suite 3400, 1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, Ontario
Time: 12:00-12:20 p.m. – Registration and Lunch
12:20-2:00 p.m. – Program

This is a complimentary invitation for interested parties with limited seating. Please click here to register. If you are unable to attend in person but would like to participate via teleconference, please contact Amesika Baëta, Committee Director at abaeta@iecanada.com.

Leveraging the Trade Commissioner Service to Expand Your Markets in Asia

(Hong Kong-Canada Business Association)

Date: Thursday July 15, 2010

Location: HKCBA Offices, Hong Kong Trade Building, 9 Temperance Street, 2/F, Toronto

12:00 pm – Registration
12:15 pm – Networking and Lunch
12:35-1:30 pm – Presentation by Mr. Jim Feir, followed by Q & A

As part of its “Hong Kong – Your Business Platform in Asia Business Workshop Series 2010” The Hong Kong-Canada Business Association (“HKCBA”) invites interested Canadian traders and manufacturers, importers and exporters to join us on Thursday, July 15th 2010 for a Special Business Networking Luncheon Workshop at which Mr. Jim Feir, Director and Senior Trade Commissioner Ontario Region, Foreign Affairs International Trade Canada, will discuss how the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, and its Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, helps Canadian companies and organizations succeed globally and lower their costs of doing business.

This session will provide an overview of the free services available to companies through Canada's network of Embassies and Consulates in 150 cities worldwide and 18 offices across Canada, and, of course, with particular emphasis on Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the Asia Pacific Region.

Other participants in this Workshop include:

• Mr. Robert Amstrong, President HKCBA (Toronto) and President, Supply Chain & Logistics Association Canada
• Ms. Maureen Siu, Director, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto)
• Mr. Andrew Yui, Director Canada, Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Plan now to join us on July 15th to listen and learn; ask questions, meet and network.

I.E. Canada Members please register at the HKCBA Member rate – $20.00

Online Registration here. Full Information and Registration here or email bob@hkcba.com. HKCBA Offices: 416-366-2642

New Exporters to Border States (NEBS) Mission to Buffalo – July 21-22, 2010

(DFAIT)

You are cordially invited to participate in the next NEBS Mission to Buffalo on Wednesday, July 21 and Thursday, July 22, 2010.

NEBS is a practical, cost-effective program ideally suited to give Ontario manufacturers, distributors, agents and other business professionals the tools they need to easily expand their business interests across the border. The NEBS program offers guidelines to Ontario businesses for USA sales, shipping and business transactions.

Expert briefings on a range of topics include dealing with border issues such as U.S. business travel and immigration requirements, currency exchange options, business planning, taxation, and legal considerations and U.S. Customs clearance procedures. Participants will visit a fulfillment warehouse in Buffalo. In addition, a briefing on provincial and federal trade programs and services will be provided along with one-on-one meetings with the trade commissioners at the Canadian Consulate in Buffalo.

NEBS is run by the International Trade Branch of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade in co-operation with the Canadian Consulate General in Buffalo.

If your company has been in business for at least one year and has a manufacturing or service base in Ontario and you are interested in obtaining additional information on this program, please complete the form here and fax it back to the fax number provided.

What people are saying about the NEBS program:

“For anyone even remotely thinking of exporting, NEBS will make you aware of key issues and how to tackle them – like regulations, border issues, NAFTA compliance, and even insuring your receivables.” (Alison Prentice – Creo Mundi)

“A super program, which really helped us to understand the behind-the-scenes exporting process” (R. Schmind – ThinkNet Inc.)

“A first-class workshop with informative, knowledgeable speakers, lot’s of literature, and contact names and numbers for future reference.” (Mary-Lynn Banks – Ron Bankes Marines Services)

Reminder: CBP ISF/10-+2 Webinar

May 27, 2010 – Small to Medium Size Companies

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is holding another webinar to help the trade community understand how to comply with the Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier requirements, commonly known as “10+2,” that went into effect January 26, 2010. CBP be hosting the webinar on Thursday May 27, 2010 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM (EDT), specifically focusing on the needs of small to medium-sized companies importing into the United States.

The one-hour webinar is primarily geared towards small and medium-sized importers who have limited familiarity with the Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements.

The program will consist of a high-level overview of the “10+2” requirements, an update on the statistics and current trends, critical information on enforcement; and will conclude with a question and answer session. To register click here.

Canada’s eManifest is Coming! Will You Be Ready? – New Dates & Locations

(I.E.Canada & the Canadian Trucking Alliance)

Ottawa – May 25
London – May 27
Saskatoon – June 14
Calgary – June 15

In June 2010, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will begin testing with highway carriers in preparation for accepting electronic manifests containing cargo and conveyance data in September 2010 (pursuant to revised schedule announced by CBSA on March 11, 2010). Unprecedented cooperation amongst all parties in the supply chain will be critical to ensuring that the right information gets to the right place at the right time to avoid delays crossing the border.

I.E.Canada, the Canadian Trucking Alliance and provincial trucking associations are partnering in this series of hands on workshops. Led by Oryst Dydynsky of The Descartes Systems Group Inc., an industry leader and Co-Chair of I.E.Canada’s Customs and Legislation Committee, and Jason Proceviat of CBSA, each workshop will include an overview of the eManifest highway initiative and the new requirements, as well as an interactive walk-through exercise to highlight the process changes that will be required of carriers, freight forwarders, importers and their brokers.

Attendees will learn:

• step by step how the new process will work;
• changes carriers, freight forwarders, importers and brokers will need to make in order to prepare;
• CBSA’s expectations of each trade partner and how to ensure you will be ready to comply;
• available options for submitting information to CBSA; and
• CBSA’s client service strategy and plans for EDI transmission and Web Portal.

More information, and registration form can be found here.

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Speaking at GSCM Conference, June 15-17 Plattsburgh, NY

(State University of New York College at Plattsburgh)

David Jacobson, the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, will be speaking at the 2010 Global Supply Chain Management Conference, being held from June 15-17, 2010 on the Campus of SUNY Plattsburgh. This is an exciting addition to the list of presenters/speakers.

The conference website is here.

Webinar: DHS Procurement Opportunities – Thursday, April 1

(Homeland Security Today)

Date: Thursday April 1, 2010, 1:30-2:30 EST

Cost: US$59.99

Congress may be debating next year's spending bills, but the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has not yet spent most of the money it received for this year. Congress appropriated $42.8 billion in discretionary funds for DHS in fiscal 2010.

DHS will spend most of that money in the third and fourth quarters of the fiscal year, beginning April 1. DHS also has a good chunk of nearly $3 billion in Recovery Act funding that it still must spend by the end of this fiscal year.

Join Homeland Security Today in a webinar on April 1 to examine where contract opportunities lie for the rest of the fiscal year at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), and others in the coming months.

• What are DHS’ major information technology investments for the rest of the year?

• What screening technologies will be introduced in US air, land and sea ports?

• How is DHS making purchases to support its efforts to fight illegal immigration and smuggling?

Please join us for a 30-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute Q&A on spending priorities in the remaining fiscal 2010 DHS budget. For questions, please contact Sue Stott at suestott@hstoday.us. To register online, click here,

ACI Highway eManifest Preparation & Compliance Workshop

(IE Canada)

Trans-Canada Series: March 29 – April
Locations: Moncton, Montreal, Markham, Cambridge, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Vancouver

In June 2010, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will begin accepting electronic manifests containing cargo and conveyance data from highway carriers. Unprecedented cooperation amongst all parties in the supply chain will be critical to ensuring that the right information gets to the right place at the right time to avoid delays crossing the border.

I.E.Canada, the Canadian Trucking Alliance and provincial trucking associations are partnering in this series of hands on workshops across Canada. Led by Oryst Dydynsky of The Descartes Systems Group Inc., an industry leader and Co-Chair of I.E.Canada’s Customs and Legislation Committee, and Jason Proceviat of CBSA, each workshop will include an overview of the eManifest highway initiative and the new requirements, as well as an interactive walk-through exercise to highlight the process changes that will be required of carriers, freight forwarders, importers and their brokers.

For further details or to register contact: Jesse Arsenault, 416-595-5333 ext. 37

EDC’s 2010 “Let’s Talk Exports” Tour: April-June

(EDC)

Let’s Talk Exports is an annual, cross-Canada tour designed to provide you with the most up-to-date information available on the global economy and its implications for Canadian trade and investment opportunities. The 27th annual cross-Canada tour will be held in 21 cities between April 27 and June 1, 2010.

Join EDC’s Peter Hall, Vice President and Chief Economist, as well as an impressive cross-section of business professionals at this year’s Let’s Talk Exports event and find out:

• where the risks and opportunities are for businesses in 2010-2011
• what the export outlook is for your industry
• which provinces will fare better in the current environment
• how you can succeed in the global marketplace

Plus, each attendee will get access to EDC’s sought-after Global Export Forecast, 2010 Spring Edition.

Don’t make critical business decisions without attending this event!

Let’s Talk Exports is scheduled in the following cities: Burlington, Calgary, Drummondville, Edmonton, Fredericton, Halifax, Kitchener Waterloo, Moncton, Montréal, Montréal-West Island, Ottawa, Québec, Regina, St. John’s, Sudbury, Surrey, Sydney, Toronto, Vancouver, Vaughan and Winnipeg.

Sign up now to receive notification when event information becomes available for the Spring 2010 tour.

Export USA Webinar: How to Get Your Medical Products and Services Reimbursed by U.S. Healthcare Insurers – March 4

(Foreign Affairs & International Trade Canada)

In order for your medical products and services to be successful south of the border, U.S. insurance companies must include them in their reimbursement schemes. Canadian businesses wishing to seek U.S. opportunities in this niche market need to understand the relationship between healthcare providers, patients and insurance companies.

This webinar will provide insight into various aspects of the U.S. insurance industry’s healthcare coverage. You’ll learn all about the industry’s coding, coverage and reimbursement practices in order to develop an effective business strategy for this market.

By participating in the webinar, you will:

• Learn about the different types of coverage and various codes required by healthcare institutions (e.g., clinics and hospitals);

• Understand what your clients need to do to get your products and services reimbursed;

• Learn more about the various claim delivery forms available; and what is required to secure the payment of a healthcare claim.

Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010
Time: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EST (Ottawa Time)
Cost: Free

The presentations will be followed by a 20-minute Q&A period. The presentations will be in English but the speakers will take questions in both English and French.

Through the Virtual Trade Commissioner, the webinar will be made available for on-demand viewing following the live session. Participants may also download the presentation slides, in both French and English.

Please register by March 3, 2010, here. For additional information, please email TCS-Webinar.GNC@international.gc.ca.