It's the start of Rare Disease Week and we invite everyone to join our fight to make access to #cysticfibrosis medications a legal requirement. CF can't wait! gofundme.com/f/q6fcf7-help-… #RareDiseaseDay #CFcantwait

Welcome to today's #TradeElite chat on Empowering Women in International Trade. We have a fabulous panel of women to lead the chat: Marcela Shannon Pestun Kseniya Stogniy, CITP® Joëlle Midy @uklatinamerica Bernadeen McLeod Idalia Obregon

A1: While women have definitely come a long way, there is still room for improvement! Research has shown that advancing women’s economic equality will benefit all Canadians, but only 11% of today’s women-owned businesses in Canada are exporting. #TradeElite #WomenInTrade

A2: Identifying a market is definitely a big one - social & gender norms in some countries can be a barrier. Accessing capital & lacking appropriate networks are others. Sometimes taking the plunge to try exporting for the 1st time can be the biggest barrier of all. #TradeElite

A5: EDC announced it'll increase funds available for its Women in Trade Investments Program! WEConnect Canada🇨🇦 & WBE Canada can certify your company as a certified Women-Owned business if you're looking to get involved in a Supplier Diversity program. #TradeElite

A6: CPTPP is a great example of work being done to create gender equality - it includes dedicated provisions to women's economic growth. By removing barriers for women to do business internationally, economic growth wins as a whole. #TradeElite

A7: Encourage and support one another. Make connections and leverage your network. Share success stories (and failures too). Acknowledge challenges and work through them together. #TradeElite #WomenSupportingWomen

Had an amazing time - thank you for inviting me! For more insights, check out my recent blog: 2020: The year you take your woman-owned business international for more insights! edc.ca/en/blog/taking… #TradeElite

Empowering women in trade: resources, organizations, stars and success stories: #TradeElite chat recap #IWD2020 ♀️🌎 bit.ly/2Qo0Rvj #Womeninbiz

Why not dedicate the time you’re spending at home social distancing, to start building a plan to take your woman-owned business international! Check out my recent blog to learn more: edc.ca/en/blog/taking…

Tough time for companies out there right now. Leverage EDC's Export Help team to ask your Qs & for first-hand expertise, global connections & worldwide market know-how. edc.ca/en/tool/export…

Help is available for 🇨🇦 businesses impacted by the devastating flooding in BC. Tune in on Dec. 2 as we are joined by experts to discuss the shipping & logistical challenges companies are facing and how EDC can help. go.edc.ca/yclb6a

To the free people of the world! We feel your support. We see your demonstrations with our flags. We hear your chants. This helps us fight the horrific Russian evil. Ukraine holds its ground ✊ We. Will. Not. Fall. #StandWithUkraine