Panel Discussion: Strengthening Sustainable Supply Chains Through Reliable Trading Partnerships

At a time of global economic and geo-political volatility, global trading systems are being put to the test, creating greater uncertainty. This has prompted the need for Canadian buyers to seriously consider diversifying their sources of supply. Join our panel of experts for a dynamic discussion as they share insights on leveraging existing free trade agreements, preferential tariffs (including with Least-Developed Countries) and strengthening sustainable supply chains among reliable trading partners.

Join TFO-Canada’s Executive Director Steve Tipman as he talks with the Head of the Embassy of Vietnam in Canada, Ms. Quynh TRAN; as well as Nancy Martinez, the Founder of Andes Connection, a Canadian-based company dedicated to bringing the warmth and heritage of Peruvian textiles—specializing in alpaca—to Canada; plus also joining the panel discussion will be Kessa Laxton, the Lead Merchandiser at Powered by People and a specialist on building sustainable connections between global producers and conscious buyers.