Tuesday, November 18, 2025:

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• NEW - Parliament Hill Day (Add-on option) - Places limited (Additional registration required - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

• 4:00 - 6:00 PM - Summit Registration Desk open

• 6:00 - 7:30 PM - Meet & Greet Reception

 Wednesday, November 19, 2025:

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• 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM - Conference Day 1

• 5:30 PM - Networking Reception

 

Thursday, November 20, 2025:

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• 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Conference Day 2

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SESSIONS & SPEAKERS CONFIRMED:

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• H.E. Genevieve Tuts, the European Union Ambassador to Canada

As the EU Ambassador to Canada, Geneviève Tuts leads the EU Delegation in its work to strengthen ties between the European Union and Canada, drawing on her extensive expertise in European policy and international relations.

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• Minister Plenipotentiary Michel MIRAILLET, Ambassador of France to Canada

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• EDC Economic Forecast – Ian Tobman

Manager | Country & Sector Intelligence (CSI)  - EDC

This session will provide a comprehensive economic update, specifically highlighting the critical importance of expanding and increasing Canada’s trade diversification strategy. We'll be discussing current economic trends and how a robust trade diversification strategy can contribute to Canada's economic resilience and growth. The session will be a highly informative and valuable discussion for everyone interested in understanding the broader economic landscape and its impact on our future. 

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• Canada’s Current Challenge - Diversification

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• Canada’s Internal Trade Panel

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Ryan Manucha, a leading expert on interprovincial trade in Canada. Ryan Manucha is frequently called upon to advise governments and agencies, and his work has appeared in prominent Canadian peer-reviewed legal journals and national newspapers. He is a regular media commentator, with appearances on CBC News, BNN Bloomberg, CBC Radio, and TVO’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin. His book Booze, Cigarettes and Constitutional Dust-Ups: Canada’s Quest for Interprovincial Free Trade won the Donner Prize for best in Canadian public policy writing and was a finalist for the Balsillie Prize for Public Policy.​

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• ​EU Panel - CETA, customs and trade facilitation, regulations and opportunities

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• Latin America Panel

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• Anti-Dumping and Countervailing in 2025  

​This session will address the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) and the implications and pitfalls of an anti-dumping and countervailing duty case from a manufacturer and importer’s perspective in today’s volatile trade environment.

Panellists:  

Ann Penner, Vice President, Trade – Wellington Advocacy, previous Commissioner on Canada’s CIIT

Jacob Mantle, PC- Member of Parliament for York-Durham

Scott Winter, Director General, International Trade Policy Division - Department of Finance Canada​​

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• ​​​Legal/Compliance Panel

Join a panel of distinguished legal experts to help you navigate the roller coaster that is international trade in 2025. This session will delve into the latest developments, including recent regulatory changes, enforcement trends, and key legal challenges impacting global trade. Gain valuable insights into how these updates affect businesses and practical strategies for navigating complex compliance landscapes. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to trade compliance, this discussion will equip you with the knowledge to stay ahead in an evolving legal environment. 

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Panellists: William Pellerin - McMillan, Sabrina Bandali - Bennett Jones, Oksana Migitko – McCarthy Tetrault, Dan Kieselbach - Miller Thomson 

Moderator:  Jessica Horwitz - Bennett Jones​

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• ASIA/ASEAN Panel 

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• Infrastructure Panel

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​Additional sessions and details to come...​​
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