Join us on November 18-20, 2025, at the historic Fairmont Château Laurier in the Nation's Capital for I.E. Canada's Annual International Trade Summit.
2025 Theme: ACTIONING Canada’s trade diversification strategy
This year’s International Summit seeks to bring the opportunity of Canada’s 15 free trade agreements with 51 countries together in Ottawa for one exciting event around ACTION. For Canada to grow, we must ACT on all the opportunities that have been created for diversification. Time for ACTION is now!
NEW! November 18, 2025:
Parliament Hill Day
(Add-on option) - Limited spots available
This exclusive event provides a unique opportunity to engage with policymakers and discuss Canada’s role in global trade directly on Parliament Hill.
Parliament Hill Day will bring together a select group of up to 40 members from IE Canada, including Canadian importers, exporters, trade professionals, and global trade service providers and consultants, to meet with Members of Parliament.
(Participants must be registered for the 2025 Summit, and only one representative is permitted per company.)
Accomodation
Fairmont Château Laurier - Ottawa
To secure your hotel reservation at a discounted rate,
please visit the 2025 Fall Summit Fairmont Room Block webpage.
Please note: Our Fairmont Room block at the preferred rate is now sold out.
However, we encourage attendees to explore the following nearby hotel options:
Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market, by Hyatt
AGENDA UPDATES
Tuesday, November 18, 2025:
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NEW - Parliament Hill Day (Add-on option) - Places limited (Additional registration required - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
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4:00 - 6:00 PM - Summit Registration Desk open
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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
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5:30 PM - Networking Reception
Thursday, November 20, 2025:
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Conference Day 2
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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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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EDC Economic Forecast – Ross Prusakowski
Deputy Chief Economist & Director | Country & Sector Intelligence (CSI)
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.
Additional details to come...
Thanks to our 2025 Fall Summit Sponsors
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