# Event Details - **Event Name**: Trade Shift: Trade Diversification in a New Era - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join the CIC's Ottawa branch for an event dissecting Canada's evolving trade landscape!About this EventREGISTRATIONTo register for this event, please do so on Eventbrite (here).EVENT DESCRIPTIONJoin us for an insightful panel discussion on Trade Shift: Trade Diversification in a New Era, where industry leaders will dissect Canada’s evolving trade landscape. As global dynamics shift, this event will explore:Strategic Realignment: How Canada can reshape its trade relationships amid changing ties with the United States.Closing the Gap: Critical steps needed to expand trade beyond North America and unlock new markets.Sector Spotlight: Key industries poised to drive Canada’s trade diversification efforts.Canada’s trading relationships are entering a period of profound change. As long-standing assumptions about the reliability and predictability of the United States as Canada’s dominant trading partner are challenged, Canadian businesses and policymakers must consider how the country can build a more diversified and resilient trade strategy. Panelists: H. David Plunkett — Chairman, Canada–EU Trade and Investment Association; Former Canadian Ambassador to the European Union; Cynthia Leach — Assistant Chief Economist, RBC Royal Bank; Dr. Ian Lee — Associate Professor, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University; and Ali Jaffrey — Chief Economist, KPMG Canada will examine the forces reshaping Canada’s trade landscape, the opportunities for deeper relationships with Europe and other global markets, and the policy and business choices required to position Canada for success in a more uncertain global economy.PANELISTSH. David Plunkett, Chairman, Canada–EU Trade and Investment Association; Former Canadian Ambassador to the European UnionCynthia Leach, Assistant Chief Economist, RBC Royal BankDr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor, Sprott School of Business, Carleton UniversityAli Jaffrey, Chief Economist, KPMG CanadaMODERATORMarcus Cornell, Vice-President & Head of Trade Finance, RBC Royal Bank - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/trade-shift-trade-diversification-in-a-new-era/100001998693572278 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Business, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.31, max: 54.58, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ottawa - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: KPMG, 150 Elgin Street, Suite 1800 - **lat**: 45.4204371 - **long**: -75.693079 - **full address**: KPMG, 150 Elgin Street, Suite 1800, 150 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Trade Shift: Trade Diversification in a New Era - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/49b109f22d411efe6ad2d3cc4efb03b010ba9519476e3fe0ef482fbc5c2adf02-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787791623 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Trade Shift: Trade Diversification in a New Era being held? - **A:** Trade Shift: Trade Diversification in a New Era takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at KPMG, 150 Elgin Street, Suite 1800, 150 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Trade Shift: Trade Diversification in a New Era? - **A:** Trade Shift: Trade Diversification in a New Era is organized by CIC National Capital Branch. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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