DATE:
Tuesday, January 14, 2026
TIME:
8:15 AM - 4:30 PM
LOCATION:
The Bays at Innovacorp or The Bays at Invest Nova Scotia - 1 research dr Dartmouth
DOCUMENTS:
Morning
PRESENTATION DECK DAY 2
Click here to download Agenda:
Global Affairs Canada Newsletter
Trade Diversification Webinar
Afternoon
AGENDA:
8:15 AM
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8:30 AM​
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8:45 AM
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9:10 AM
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9:30 AM
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9:40 AM
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9:50 AM
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10:10 AM
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10:50 AM
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11:15 AM
11:25 AM
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11:50 AM
12:00 PM
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1:00 PM
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1:15 PM
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1:35 PM
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1:45 PM
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3:00 PM
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3:10 PM
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3:25 PM
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3:45 PM​
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3:55 PM
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4:10 PM
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4:20 PM
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Arrival and Catered Breakfast
Welcome Message from Patrick Sullivan President & CEO Halifax Chamber
Value Propositions Review
Dave Archer - Lead Facilitator
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Presentation: Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
Alex Lanteigne - Global Affairs
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Q&A
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Break
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Virtual Presentation: Accelerated Growth Service
Reggie Belliveau​ - Innovation Canada
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Q&A with Innovation Canada
Workshop: Trade Resources
Dave Archer - Lead Facilitator
Presentation: How EDC Supports Exporters
Paul de Bellefeuille - EDC
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Q&A with EDC
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Break
Presentation: Marketing Localization, Brand Awareness Building, Digital Marketing, E-commerce strategic considerations and challenges
Heather Brewer - CPA Atlantic
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Q&A CPA Atlantic
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Lunch - Catered by Easter Seals
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Presentation: Buying Motivators
Lead Facilitator – Dave Archer
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Presentation: Selling Services vs Products
Lead Facilitator – Dave Archer
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Q&A with Dave Archer
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Workshop: Sales Role Play
Lead Facilitator – Dave Archer
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​Break
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Presentation: Top 10 International Business Priorities
Lead Facilitator – Dave Archer
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Presentation: Expanding Internationally – International & U.S. Tax Perspective
Crystal Byron - KPMG
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Q&A with KPMG
Presentation: Working and Migrating to New Markets and Legal Support Beyond Boarders
Alexander Rimmington - Cox & Palmer
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Q&A with Cox & Palmer
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​​Wrap Up for Day 2
Complete survey
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