Trade Development Highlights...
In early October, the Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development, with a delegation of 20 companies and organizations, participated in an Atlantic Canadian oil and gas trade mission to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) Brasil 2011. This mission was a follow-up to successful ventures in Brazil in 2010, and was designed to assist Atlantic Canadian companies to better understand the business opportunities being generated by the rapid growth of Brazil’s offshore oil and gas sector and how to do business in this market.
A delegation of 20 companies and organizations from the supply and services sector of Atlantic Canada’s offshore technologies industry participated in the mission. The mission provided delegates an opportunity to learn about new technological advances for the offshore technologies sector, to demonstrate Atlantic Canada’s outstanding capabilities in the industry, and to explore key partnerships with Brazil’s leading companies.
Leonard Pecore, President of Genoa Design International Ltd. described the experience as follows:
“With careful planning and a commitment to developing relationships, I can see that the market down here can open up to a Canadian company, like ours, that works to gain the trust of the people and the companies they represent. I would encourage other companies to make the investment and visit Brazil. OTC and RIO Oil and Gas are excellent venues to gain introduction.”
In this issue...
Initiatives with opportunities still available:
 Americas Food and Beverage Show
Miami, Florida, November 14-15- Chicago Trade Development Mission and Private Label Initiative
Chicago, Illinois, November 14-18
- Ireland Trade Development Mission
Dublin, Ireland,
November 21-25
- 2011 International Workboat Show
New Orleans, Louisiana, November 30-December 2
- Natural Products Expo West
Anaheim, California, March 8-11, 2012
Upcoming Trade & Export Development initiatives:
 Supplier Diversity Trade Mission
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, November 30 – December 2, 2011 MAST Americas 2011
Washington DC, November 14-16 Call for Expressions of Interest - Trade Mission to Panama
Panama City, Panama,
February, 2012 Oceanology International
London, United Kingdom, March 13-15, 2012
Americas Food & Beverage Show
Miami, November 14-15
Contact: Tonya Norman (709) 729-3641
 For the fourth time, the Atlantic Food and Beverage Processors Association is hosting an Atlantic Canada pavilion at the Americas Food & Beverage Show in Miami. The Association has reserved 18 booths, strategically located at the show entrance.
Two spaces in the pavilion remain. Registration will remain open until all the spaces are filled.
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Chicago Trade Development Mission
and Private Label Initiative,
Chicago,
November 14-18, 2011
Contact: Gillian Chatman, (709) 729-3922
The Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development is partnering with Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters to lead a multi-sector trade development mission to the Chicago market November 14–18 to coincide with the Private Label Trade Show. Export-ready companies in a variety of sectors will have opportunity to explore the business opportunities presented in this market.
The Consulate General for Canada in Chicago is currently recruiting for a value-added private label initiative that will include training during fall 2011 and a buyers’ reception during spring 2012 (dates to be confirmed). Spaces are limited.
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Ireland Trade Development Mission
Dublin,
November 21-25
Contact: Tonya Norman, (709) 729-3641
The Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development is leading a multi-sector mission to Ireland November 21-25. Recruitment is ongoing but space is limited.
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2011 International Workboat Show
New Orleans, LA, November 30-December 2
Contact: Darrell O’Neill, (709) 729-0680
 The Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development is leading a delegation to the International Workboat Show in New Orleans, November 30-December 2, 2011. Recruitment is ongoing, but limited space remains.
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Natural Products Expo West
Anaheim, CA, March 8-11
Contact: Rebecca Hefferton, (709) 729-1629
 The Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development is participating in an Canadian Atlantic Canadian Pavilion at Natural Products Expo West, in Anaheim, California from March 8-11, 2012.
The Natural Products Expo is the world’s largest natural, organic and healthy products trade show. The 2010 event attracted more than 53,000 attendees (an estimated 86% with buying authority) and over 3,000 exhibitors.
Recruitment is ongoing but space is limited.
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Supplier Diversity Trade Mission
Fort Lauderdale, FL
November 29 – December 2, 2011
Contact: Carolann Pollett, (709) 729-4671
Want to do business in Florida?
The Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE) is seeking expressions of interest from women business owners to participate in a trade mission to Fort Lauderdale, FL, from November 29 – December 2, 2011.
Eligible businesses are those at least 51% owned, managed and controlled by a woman or women, and interested in selling business-to-business.
Applications are now being accepted; however, limited space is available.
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MAST Americas 2011
Washington DC, November 14-16
Contact: Neil Gall, (709) 729-482
MAST Americas 2011 will be the second United States-based (and eighth overall) conference and exhibition in the renowned MAST (Maritime Systems & Technology) series.
Organized by a team of government, research and development, and academic decision makers, MAST Americas unites the major global shareholders in maritime security and defense to discuss and debate maritime capabilities and concepts, evaluate future and state-of-the-art enabling technologies, and develop international partnerships.
MAST Americas attracts a diverse audience including military planners, capability managers, chiefs of staff, end users, policy makers, procurement executives, naval and defense attachés, ambassadors to senior engineers, technical directors, and scientists.
MAST Americas 2011 will take place Marriott Wardman Park, Washington, DC from November 14-16, 2011. Recruitment for this event is currently underway.
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Call for Expressions of Interest
Trade Mission to Panama
Panama City, February, 2012
Contact: Susan Vaughan, (709) 729-4435
Following successful pan-Atlantic missions to Panama in recent years, the Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development is currently coordinating a new multi-sector Atlantic Canadian trade development mission for February 2012. This mission is open to all exporting or export-ready companies.
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Oceanology International
London, United Kingdom, March 13-15, 2012
Contact: Darrell O’Neil, (709) 729-0680
 The Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development is partnering to organize an Atlantic Canadian Pavilion at Oceanology International 2012 in London, United Kingdom.
Oceanology International is the world's largest marine science and ocean technology exhibition, attracting an international audience of policy makers, industrialists, government representatives, decision makers, researchers, directors, managers, and manufacturers involved in every aspect of the ocean technology industry.
Newfoundland and Labrador ocean technology firms are encouraged to confirm their attendance as soon as possible as there are only 16 spaces in the pavilion.
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October 2011
News Releases
2011-10-03 - Atlantic Canadian Offshore Industry Businesses Head to Brazil
2011-10-03 - (DFAIT) - Trade with Asia Key to Canada’s Long-term Prosperity and Growth, Says International Trade Minister Ed Fast
2011-10-02 - (DFAIT) - Minister Fast Announces Trade and Investment Framework that will Deepen Canada’s Ties with Southeast Asia
2011-09-30 - (DFAIT) - Canada Signs Historic Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement
2011-09-14 - (DFAIT) - Minister Fast Says a Canada-EU Agreement Will Boost Atlantic Canada’s Economy
2011-09-14 - (DFAIT) - Statement by International Trade Minister Ed Fast on the American Jobs Act
2011-09-09 - (DFAIT) - Statement by International Trade Minister Ed Fast Following a Meeting with Federation of Canadian Municipalities
2011-09-08 - Provincial Government Provides Special Project Order for Hebron
2011-08-29 - (DFAIT) - Minister Baird Marks Next Step in Making Trade and Travel over Canada-U.S. Border Easier
2011-08-18 - (DFAIT) - Minister Fast Highlights Harper Government’s Support for Canada’s World-Class Aerospace and Defence Sectors
2011-08-17 - (DFAIT) - Closer Canada-China Economic Ties a Harper Government Priority
2011-08-16 - (DFAIT) - Minister Fast Highlights Benefits Generated by Canada’s Ambitious Free Trade Plan
2011-08-15 - (DFAIT) - Minister Baird Strengthens Ties with Mexico
2011-08-15 - (DFAIT) - Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Comes into Force
2011-08-11 - (DFAIT) - Government of Canada Opens Consulate in Republic of Georgia
2011-07-25 - (Health Canada) - Harper Government Takes Action to Protect Children from Dangerous Products
All IBRD news releases
All DFAIT news releases
Program Spotlight
The Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development has recently introduced three funding programs to enable businesses and organizations enhance innovation-related activities. These programs include:
Technology Utilization Program
Innovate and Demonstrate Program
Global Travel Program
Applications for the Technology Utilization Program and the Innovate and Demonstrate Program are being accepted until November 30, 2011, and applications for the Global Travel Program are being accepted on an ongoing basis.
For more information on this and the department’s other programs and services, visit the department's website.
Export Insight of the Month
Health Canada Information Session on the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA)
Manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers are invited to attend a FREE information session to learn about this new legislation.
The St. John’s session is being held on October 24 at the Capital Hotel from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Visit the CCPSA website for more information, or to register call 1-866-662-0666 or email Atlantic.Prodsafe@hc-sc.gc.ca.
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Trying to find a contact in a specific region?
Looking for market reports for your sector?
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada has an extensive range of resources that could help your company in Doing Business Abroad.
For more information, visit DFAIT.
Other Federal Agencies
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
World Trade Centre Atlantic Canada (WTCAC)
Newfoundland and Labrador Industry Associations
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
The Aerospace and Defence Industry Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association
Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Technology Industries
Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association
Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs
Newfoundland and Labrador Oil and Gas Industries Association
IBRD Trade Staff
The department's trade officers are here to help with your exporting needs! If there is a market or sector opportunity you are considering, please feel free to contact us.
United States
New England
Rebecca Hefferton
(709) 729-1629
Southeastern United States
Carolann Pollett
(709) 729-4617
Chicago & Mid West
Gillian Chatman
(709) 729-3922
Western Europe
United Kingdom & Ireland
Tonya Norman
(709) 729-3641
Iceland
Kelly Day
(709) 729-5680
Greenland
Bradley Thorne
(709) 729-5632
Latin America/Caribbean
Panama
Susan Vaughan
(709) 729-4435
Brazil
Chris Percy
(709) 729-5632
Asia Pacific
China
Bob Norman
(709) 729-0598
India
Kelly Day
(709) 729-5680
Market Support
John King
(709) 729-1796
Corinne St. Croix
(709) 729-2797
Trade Policy
Tony Grace
(709) 729-5859
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