Global trade between Canada and the UK continues to evolve amid shifting geopolitical, security, and macroeconomic dynamics—bringing both new opportunities and complex challenges for businesses operating across this corridor.

Join OWIT UK, OWIT Ottawa, and OWIT Toronto for a timely webinar exploring opportunities in the British and Canadian markets, alongside practical strategies to navigate current trade and security considerations. With deep-rooted historical, political, and commercial ties, both countries have long-standing strengths in advanced manufacturing and an increasing focus on services.

This session brings together the expertise of the OWIT network across four continents, alongside perspectives from government, trade, business, financial and legal services, and manufacturing sectors, spanning both corporates and SMEs.

Panellists will share practical insights on market entry, regulatory environments, and cross-border collaboration, helping organisations build resilient, future-ready partnerships between the UK and Canada.

Featured speakers

🎙️ Debbie Goodleff (Head of Trade – Defence, Security and Space, Department for Business and Trade; British High Commission)

🎙️ Jennifer Kay (First Secretary and Trade Commissioner, High Commission of Canada, London)

🎙️ Dianna Pieper (Founder & CEO, Innovus Techne)

🎙️ Joanna Davies (Canadian businesswoman, respondent to the speakers)

🎙️ Nathalie V Bradbury (President, OWIT-Ottawa)

🎙️ Noreen Burroughes Cesareo MBE (President, Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT)

Date: Tuesday May 5 2026
12:00–1:30 PM EST (Canada) | 5:00–6:30 PM GMT (UK)
Online | Zoom