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From South to East: Why Canadian Trade is Turning to Europe?
OVERVIEW
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), in partnership with Customs Support Group (CSG), is helping manufacturers explore new trade opportunities across Europe.
As global markets evolve and ESG regulations reshape the rules of trade, Europe is emerging as a key destination for Canadian exporters, but breaking into the EU market requires strategic planning, compliance awareness, and practical import knowledge.
This free, one-hour webinar is designed to equip Canadian manufacturers and exporters with the insights and tools needed to navigate Europe’s trade environment with confidence.
Speakers
Nicolas Urien
A recognized expert in global trade management with over 17 years of experience in customs and trade compliance. He currently serves as Head of Global Trade Advisory at CSG, following previous roles at Deloitte, PwC, and as Trade Lead for one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. Nicolas is also a frequent speaker at international trade events and host of a podcast dedicated to global trade management.
Nicolas Collart
With over fifteen years of experience in European trade compliance and customs management, Nicolas Collart, CSG Chief Trade Operations and Compliance Officer, is recognised as a leader in the European customs & trade field. Prior to his role at CSG, Nicolas worked as a Customs & Trade consultant for Deloitte before moving into the industry for a couple of years doing global customs management for a large multinational.
Discussion Topics
Setting the Scene – Why Canadian businesses are pivoting to European markets
Trade Snapshot – Current trends and the impact of CETA on Canadian-EU trade
Importing into Europe – Key customs procedures and compliance tips
What’s New – ESG initiatives and evolving EU regulations to watch
Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways – Actionable insights and live Q&A
Why Attend?
- Discover why Canadian trade is pivoting toward European markets
- Gain insight into the current Canada–EU trade landscape
- Learn how to effectively manage exports and organize imports into Europe
- Understand how ESG regulations and compliance expectations are evolving
- Walk away with actionable takeaways to support your European expansion plans
All attendees will also receive a 10-Step Checklist for Getting Started with European Imports which will be distributed following the session
If you have any questions, please contact Queenie Guerra at queenie.guerra@cme-mec.ca