Lesley Cole, International Trade Consultant, Ontario Chamber of Commerce;
Danielle Cooper, Account Manager Small Business Solutions, Export Development Canada;
Anna Piekarska, Account Coordinator Commercial Markets, Export Development Canada;
Thomas Beck, President, Eucocit; Earl Miller, Director, Strategic Partnerships,
MaRS Discovery District; Sue Rauth, Deputy Director, Trade Commissioner, DFAIT

Attendees at Eucocit’s March 14th conference, Expanding Your International Business? Government Programs and Services to Help You Along the Way heard the latest details on updated service offerings and new funding sources. To fulfill the Department of Foreign Affairs & International Trade’s goal to “build, strengthen and diversify the international capabilities of Canada’s small- and medium-sized firms”, Sue Rauth explained that DFAIT has expanded its traditional mandate from simply promoting merchandise exports to include integrative trade which encompasses two-way investment, foreign partnerships and innovation sharing. Read more