Canadian GDP is recovering rapidly and is back in positive territory in 2021 (+4.0%) with a Wide potential for growth fostered by the increasing implementation of some international agreements. Among them, the CETA (Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement) is particularly important for Italian companies as it provides for the’Abolition of most customs duties, protection of more than 140 EU Geographical Indications (including 41 Italian ones), mutual recognition of professional qualifications, liberalization of trade in services, and many other simplifications and trade facilitation.
Confindustria Ancona, in collaboration with Octagona, organizes for Tuesday, Feb. 22, starting at 3 p.m., a session of one-to-one meetings entitled Canada Day with the goal of Provide companies interested in developing their business in Canada with free initial business advice.
Among the issues that could be the subject of discussion with our consultants: market analysis and identification of the most appropriate market entry strategy in relation to one's commodity sector, search and selection of local business partners (suppliers, agents, distributors, end customers, etc.), competition analysis, TEM services, import/export procedures, etc.
The meetings, which last 45 minutes, will be held online, in Italian language.
To register for Canada Day contact:
Matteo Setti, [email protected], 059 9770184 / 345 7122476
Umberto Martelli, [email protected], 07129048222 / 3346176763
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Canada Day is a one-to-one meeting session organized by Confindustria Ancona in collaboration with Octagona. It is aimed at companies interested in developing their business in Canada and offers a free initial business consultation with Octagona consultants, dedicated to their product sector and export objectives.
Canada Day takes place on Tuesday, February 22, starting at 15:00. Each one-to-one meeting lasts 45 minutes, is held online and in Italian. Companies can therefore participate remotely, without having to travel, and discuss their needs on the Canadian market directly with the consultants.
In the free consultation, you can discuss market analysis and the choice of the most suitable market entry strategy for your sector. Other topics include the search and selection of local partners (suppliers, agents, distributors, end customers), the analysis of competition, temporary export management services, and import/export procedures.
To register, you need to contact one of the initiative’s representatives. For Octagona, it is Matteo Setti [email protected](059 9770184 / 345 7122476). For Confindustria Ancona, it is Umberto Martelli [email protected](07129048222 / 3346176763). The meetings are individual, so it is advisable to apply for participation immediately.
Canada has about 40 million inhabitants, a growing purchasing power and a high appreciation for Made in Italy. The GDP returned to positive territory in 2021 with a +4.0% and has broad growth potential, supported by international agreements such as CETA, which favors trade with Italian companies.
The CETA (Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement) provides for the abolition of most customs duties and the protection of more than 140 EU Geographical Indications, including 41 Italian ones. It also guarantees the mutual recognition of professional qualifications, the liberalization of trade in services and other simplifications for trade.
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