The U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service, is pleased to announce a series of six webinars focused on the Canadian market as an exporting opportunity for you and your company. For just $35 each, you can gain first-hand knowledge on the United States' largest trading partner at the convenience of your own desk!
For more information on the speakers, click on their names.
| Topic | When | Overview | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
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An Introduction to the Canadian Market |
September 10, 2008 |
A general synopsis of the Canadian market and best industry prospects. Learn the steps necessary to successfully market your product in Canada. | Mr. Stephan Wasylko, Minister Counselor, U.S. Embassy, Ottawa, Canada |
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Currency Exchange & Building Your Competitive Advantage |
September 17, 2008 10:00am-11:00am |
Examine U.S. & Canadian dollar parity as an advantage for U.S. exporters. Discuss opening a Canadian bank account, accepting the Canadian dollar for payment and related topics. | Mr. Shawn McManus, AVP Foreign Exchange Risk Management, TD Banknorth |
| NAFTA Classification & Documentation |
September 24, 2008 10:00am-11:00am |
Take advantage of tariff-free exports by learning how to qualify your product as NAFTA-eligible and learn how to complete the NAFTA Certificate of Origin. | Ms. JoAnn Queen, International Trade Specialist, Trade Information Center, U.S. Department of Commerce |
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Shipping Your Product to Canada & Canadian Customs Clearance |
October 1, 2008 10:00am-11:00am |
Understand Canadian customs clearance procedures and learn the basic components & processes for the clearance of goods imported into Canada. Further discussion will include eManifest, and other tools to assist, including the Non-Resident Importer program (NRI). |
Ms. Debbie Smyth, Regional eManifest Coordinator, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) & Mr. Barry Snider, Certified Customs Specialist, UPS |
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Sending Temporary Exports to Canada |
October 8, 2008 10:00am-11:00am |
Discuss temporary exports for manufacturing purposes, as commercial samples to solicit orders, and for trade shows and conventions. Topics include the Duties Relief program, documentation such as ATA Carnets and Temporary Admission Permits, as well as the Canada Border Services Agency’s International Events and Convention Services Program. | Ms. Debbie Arcand, Manager-Trade Incentives & Refunds Unit, Mr. Stephen Hoyt, Senior Program Advisor, Ms. Ingrid Berger, Manager Duty Deferral Unit & Mr. Gil Roy, Duty Deferral Programs, all from Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) |
| Sending Temporary Workers to Canada |
October 15, 2008 10:00am-11:00am |
Gain first-hand knowledge from Citizenship & Immigration Canada on the documents and procedures necessary for sending temporary workers to Canada. | Mr. Anton Suphal, Regional Program Advisor, Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC) |
For questions, please contact Justin Oslowski at Justin.Oslowski@mail.doc.gov or via phone at 603.334.6074.