Nancy Ward (@growtrade) profile picture

Director of Grow Trade Consulting, Inc. Canadian Trade Office, Conference of Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers.

Toronto, Canada
Joined February 2010
We're heading out to recharge and get ready for next week's trip to #ADMMontreal. Have a great weekend, everyone!
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Canadians have a long-standing love for loyalty programs. Click below to read @RetailCouncil's report on "the role of loyalty programs in grocery affordability, consumer behaviour and attitudes toward personalized pricing." retailcouncil.org/resources/…
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#ADMMontreal is just over a week away! We're looking forward to attending with our #Illinois delegation. Click below to learn more about the participating companies - and reply to this post to secure an on-site meeting with their representatives.
Our team is assisting Illinois' Canada office with their trade delegation at next month's ADM Montreal. Click below to see the participating companies - and contact us if you'd like to arrange a meeting at the show. #ADMMontreal growtrade.ca/2026/10/21/more…
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Ghosties and goblins will take over the streets tomorrow night. The Waterloo Region Police have a great page on tips for safe and happy trick-or-treating. Click below for more - and Happy Halloween! wrps.ca/learn/halloween-safe…
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A good look at what's happening in #Canada's #defence sector!
🇨🇦 Canada's defence industry is advancing! 🛡️ @RheinmetallAG expands in Quebec ✈️ @Saab advances GlobalEye negotiations 🚢 @Seaspan reaches Arctic icebreaker milestone Watch our latest defence update! #CanadianDefence #GlobalEye #ArcticSovereignty youtu.be/-J96aa4kQyo?si=AFQW…
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Our team is assisting Illinois' Canada office with their trade delegation at next month's ADM Montreal. Click below to see the participating companies - and contact us if you'd like to arrange a meeting at the show. #ADMMontreal growtrade.ca/2026/10/21/more…
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Good info! (Thank you, @livingston_intl.)
Not every shipment needs an Importer of Record (IOR)—but the workarounds are disappearing fast including the U.S. suspending its $800 de minimis threshold in August 2025. If you're relying on either exception, treat it as temporary. bit.ly/4estUZG #importing
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It's good to keep up to date on the ongoing dispute. (Thank you, @livingston_intl!)
Livingston trade experts Michael Zobin and Jill Hurley break down the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade dispute and explore where businesses on both sides of the border may find relief. Listen to the full conversation here: bit.ly/47B60Yb #trade #tariffs #compliance
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#Cybersecurity is important in every industry sector!
October is Cybersecurity Month! As farms rely more on connected equipment, sensors and digital systems, protecting farm technology is more important than ever. 🔒 Update software 🔒 Use strong, unique passwords 🔒 Back up important data Explore OFA’s cybersecurity fact sheet and resources: ofa.on.ca/resources/cyber-se…
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Interested in #Canada's #grocery sector? You'll want to be here. Click below for details.
Explore pavilions: Ontario, First-Timer and Sustainability Sentral, plus innovations from across Canada—including Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec—plus global representation from the US, South Africa, New Zealand, India, China, Mexico and more! groceryinnovations.com/ #GICShow26
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Good advice here.
Let your lawn wear its fall sweater. You could bag fallen leaves but leaving them to nourish your lawn and support local wildlife is even better.
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Our offices will be closed Monday, October 12 while our staff enjoy Canada's Thanksgiving holiday. Wishing everyone a safe and happy long weekend!
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