Navigating Uncertain Times

Expanding your business internationally

Dive into a three-part virtual event series designed to help Canadian manufacturers find their bearings and seize growth opportunities around the world.

Featuring an expert panel of international speakers, these sessions will weave together region-specific business insights and valuable discussions on economic and political trends, labour markets, cultural considerations, sustainability, taxation and more.

Each session will include a 45-minute presentation followed by a 45-minute Q&A.

Ready to grow?
Join our virtual events and learn how Canadian manufacturers can take on the world.

Our sessions

Discover global opportunities for Canadian manufacturers
LATAM (Focus: Mexico and Brazil)

September 15 — Explore how your manufacturing business can thrive in Mexico and Brazil's dynamic economies.

APAC (Focus: China, Japan and Australia)

September 22 — Explore opportunities in China, Japan and Australia, where advanced manufacturing and trade agreements can unlock growth.

Europe (Focus: U.K., Ireland and the Netherlands)

September 29 — Learn how to tap into the U.K., Ireland and the Netherlands' key markets, offering stability, tech leadership and EU access.

Tailored global insights

Each session will cover key issues like market entry, legal frameworks and manufacturing opportunities tailored to the unique business landscape of each region.

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Presentation topics will include:

  • Macroeconomic and political outlooks shaping investment climates.
  • Cultural and market-entry strategies tailored to local business norms.
  • Legal frameworks and regulatory hurdles for foreign companies.
  • Taxation, incentives and trade zones that can benefit manufacturers.
  • Labour availability and employment laws relevant to your operations.
  • Infrastructure and ease of doing business in each country.
  • Banking, finance and capital mobility for international ventures.
  • Manufacturing-specific opportunities and sector growth areas.
  • Sustainability and ESG compliance expectations.
  • Real-world case studies of successful foreign businesses.

With a host of expert presenters ready to share their localized advice – plus ample time to ask your burning questions – these sessions will help prepare you to confidently expand your business abroad.

Ready to thrive in these dynamic economies?
Our speakers: LATAM
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Alexandre Labetta
Managing Partner
Baker Tilly in Brazil
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Manuel Aguilar
Lead Partner
Baker Tilly in Mexico
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Miguel del Olmo
Lead Partner
Baker Tilly in Mexico
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Pamela Tabchi
Manager
Baker Tilly in Mexico
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Graziela Baffa
Partner
Baker Tilly in Brazil
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Renato Ruiz
Partner
Baker Tilly in Brazil
Our speakers: APAC
Tamegi Akimoto
Director
Baker Tilly in Japan
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Theo Sakell
Partner
Baker Tilly International (Australia)
张健僖 Eric Zhang
Senior Manager
Baker Tilly in China
Our speakers: Europe
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Chris Denning
Corporate and International Tax Partner
Baker Tilly International (U.K.)
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Gijs Fibbe
Partner Tax Advisory
Baker Tilly in the Netherlands
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Marc van Weert
Manager VAT Advisory
Baker Tilly in the Netherlands
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Marisa Hut
Partner VAT Advisory
Baker Tilly in the Netherlands
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Osgar Schaedtler
Senior Manager Tax Advisory
Baker Tilly in the Netherlands