Trade Barriers for Black-Owned and-Led businesses in Canada

Black exporter strategy consultations

EDC is committed to helping Black-owned and -led businesses grow and expand into international markets. Research shows Black businesses face significant barriers to growth. Unfortunately, there’s a lack of data about the challenges to exporting faced by Black business owners. That’s why EDC is hosting consultations with key stakeholders, including Black entrepreneurs currently exporting or planning to export and Black business-serving organizations.

Facilitated by Dave D’Oyen, our first national lead for Black exporters consultations are scheduled for April 5 to 23 to:

• Identify and understand the barriers to exporting faced by Canadian Black-owned and -led businesses
• Connect directly with Black business owners, leaders, and other corporate partners from across Canada to create a strategy that supports Black exporters
• Join us in the search for solutions to help your company grow through international trade.

Reserve your spot today:

1. Tuesday, Apr. 5, 12 - 1 p.m. PT (BC) / (3 - 4 p.m. ET)

2. Wednesday, Apr. 6, 12 - 1 p.m. MT (AB) / (2 - 3 p.m. ET)

3. Thursday, Apr. 7, 12 - 1 p.m. ET (ON) (QC) (presented in English and French)

4. Tuesday, Apr. 12, 12 - 1 p.m. ET (ON) (QC) (presented in English and French)

5. Wednesday, Apr. 13 ,12 - 1 p.m. ET (ON) (QC) (presented in English and French)

6. Thursday, Apr. 14, 12 - 1 p.m. AT (NS) / (11 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET)

7. Wednesday, Apr. 20, 6 - 7 p.m. ET (presented in English and French)

8. Saturday, Apr. 23, 12 - 1 p.m. ET