2022 Fall International Trade Summit

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28

5:00 - 7:00 P.M.

REGISTRATION DESK OPEN

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29

8:00 A.M. REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

9:00 A.M. WELCOME FROM I.E. CANADA - Warrington Ellacott, Chair, I.E. Canada

9:00 A.M. - 9:45 A.M. CBSA (CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY) LEADERSHIP KEYNOTE ADDRESS -

Ted Gallivan, Executive Vice-President, Canada Border Services Agency

9:15 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. GLOBAL TRADE AND BORDER REVIEW

We will kick of the Summit by reflecting on the global trading environment with a view from Canada. Mr. Ellacott will continue the journey from our last Summit. So much has changed since we last came together in the Fall of 2019. We will discuss how the world changed and what we see on the horizon for new legislative and regulatory burden impacting the border..

Speaker: Warrington Ellacott, Senior Manager, Government Relations, Whirlpool Corporation, Vice Chair, I.E. Canada

Post Presentation

NETWORKING BREAK

10:45 A.M.-12:00 P.M.	TRANSFORMING OUR BORDER - FREE AND SECURE TRADE
	CBSA commercial leadership team will share with attendees their organizations priorities and efforts in supporting the transformation of the Canadian border. This discussion will cover efforts to facilitate trade and initiative to validate and stop goods that impact the health, safety and security of our citizens.

	Moderator:
	Chris Bachinski, CEO, GHY International, Treasurer, I.E. Canada
	Speakers:
	Fred Gasper, Vice President, Commercial and Trade Program Branch, CBSA
	Doug Band, Director General, Trade and Anti-dumping Programs Directorate, CBSA
	Shawn Hoag, Director General, Commercial Program, CBSA

12:00 - 12:45 P.M.	NETWORKING LUNCH

12:45 - 1:15 P.M.	CANADA'S SUPPLY CHAIN INFRASTRUCTURE INITIATIVES
	Minister Alghabra - Transport Canada
	The Government of Canada has made significant investments in supply chain infrastructure and appointed a Supply Chain Task Force to examine the key pressures and make recommendations regarding short and long term action to strengthen the efficiency, fluidity and resiliency of transportation infrastructure and reliability of Canada's supply chain.

1:30 - 2:05 P.M.	FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS - CUSMA
	Precis: To Be Provided

	Moderator:
	TBD
	Speakers:
	TBD


2:05 - 2:30 P.M.	FINANCE CANADA
	Finance Canada will provide an overview of the top initiatives impacting importers and exporters.

	Moderator:
	TBD
	Speakers:
	TBD

2:30 - 2:45 P.M.	NETWORKING BREAK

2:45 - 3:45 P.M.	FORCED LABOUR
	Our government panelists will share the current program in Canada. They will provide an overview of the current process and share experiences and resources to assist industry partner with government to eradicate forced labour goods in Canada.

	Moderator:
	Chad Swance,
	Speakers:
	CBSA - Stéphanie Brière, A/Director, Commercial and Trade Branch, Canada Border Services Agency
	ESDC - Speaker To Be Announced

3:45 - 4:30 P.M.	FORCED LABOUR - BILL S211
	Precis: Precis: Bill S-211 Canada's proposed Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chain Act will be discussed including what companies will need to know and do if the bill is passed.

	Moderator:
	Warrington Ellacott, Senior Manager, Government Relations, Whirlpool Corporation, Cahir, I.E. Canada
	Speakers:
	Stephen A. Pike, Partner, Gowling WLG

4:30 P.M.	ADJOURN FOR THE DAY

5:00- 7:00 P.M. RECEPTION - SPONSORED BY LIVINGSTON INTERNATIONAL

Join us for drinks and networking after our 1st day of the conference at the Chateau. Laurier one of Canada's most historic hotels. We will toast ourselves for surviving an[1]other challenging year for trade professionals.

EVENING EXPLORE DOWNTOWN OTTAWA

The Chateau Laurier is minutes away from: The Parliament Buildings, Rideau Canal, Byward Market, National Gallery of Canada and the National Arts Centre. Enjoy your evening exploring Canada's national capital. You will be steps away from poutine and Beaver Tails.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30

7:30 A.M. NETWORKING AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

8:30 - 9:45 A.M.

NEW INITIATIVES ON THE HORIZON THAT WILL REACH FURTHER INTO THE SUPPLY CHAIN

This panel will review emerging issues impacting border process including, plastics reporting and product labeling. Including; New Food Labelling Requirements in Context: Front of Package Labelling, Supplemented Foods, Food Regulatory Modernization, Environment and Climate Change Canada: Zero Plastic Waste by 2030 – New Reporting, Labelling and Other Requirements, International Regulatory Co-operation Activities & Canada’s New Annual Regulatory Modernization Bill.

Moderator:

Keith Mussar, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, I.E. Canada

Speakers:

Dino Covone, Chief, Nutrition Regulations and Standards Division, Bureau of Nutritional Sciences, Health Canada

Jay Holmes, Director, Consumer Protection and Market Fairness Division, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

Tracey Spack, Director, Plastics Regulatory Affairs Division, Environment and Climate Change Canada

James Van Raalte, Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs Directorate, Treasury Board of Canada

9:45 - 10:30 A.M.

FIRESIDE CHAT - FUTURE BORDERS

Precis: A fireside chat to reflect on the ever changing complexities related to borders and trade. We will explore a review of recent events and reflect on how we can propose change for the future. Please join me in welcoming Laura Dawson from the Future Borders Coalition back on Canadian soil.

Moderator:

Warrington Ellacott, Senior Manager, Government Relations, Whirlpool Corporation, Chair, I.E. Canada

Speaker:

Laura Dawson, Executive Director, Future Borders Coalition

10:30 - 10:45 P.M.	NETWORKING BREAK

10:45 - 11:30 P.M.	US CBP - Invited
	US CBP will provide and overview of key initiatives impacting Canadian Non Resident Importers and Exporters. We will cover the main topics at the 2022 Trade Faclitation and Cargo Security Summit which include: 21st Century Customs Framework: Driving Change Through Partnership, Forced Labour Enforcement and Uyghur Act Implementation, Cargo and Trade Innovation, and E-Commerce: The Future is Now and CTPAT Minimum Security Update with a Focus on Cybersecurity and Agriculture.

	Moderator: TBD
	Speakers:
	US CBP , TBD, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

11:30 - 12:00 A.M,	EXPORT SANCTIONS

	Speaker:
	William Pellerin, Partner, International Trade, McMillan LLP,

12:00 - 12:45 P.M.	NETWORKING LUNCH

12:45 A.M.- 1:15 A.M.	CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management) LEADERSHIP TEAM
	Team CBSA CARM will provide a basic overview of CARM, what importers will need to know and do for next phases of implementation.

	Moderator:

	Speakers:
	Mike Leahy, Director General, CARM, Canada Border Services Agency

1:15 - 2:00 P.M.

CARM INDUSTRY PANEL

Continue the discussion with our member and staff panel of CARM experts. We will focus in important topics importers need to know and share resources that I.E. Canada has created to assist with implementation.

Moderator:

Kim Campbell, President, mkmarin trade services inc., Part Chair, I.E. Canada

Speakers:

Candace Sider, Vice President, Government and Regulatory Affairs North America, Vice President, Government and Regulatory Affairs North America

Debbie Price, I.E. Canada, CARM Special Advisor

Anabela Bekic, Senior Account Executive, Descartes

2:00 - 2:30 P.M.

EXPORT CONTROLS

Precis: To Be Provided

Moderator:

TBD

Speakers:

Simon Flamand-Hubert, Deputy director, International Engagement, Outreach and Operational Policy, Export Controls Policy Division, Global Affairs Canada

2:30- 2:45 P.M.

NETWORKING BREAK

2:45- 3:30 P.M.

MODERNIZED TRUSTED TRADER - CANADA

Precis: CBSA's Trusted Trader leadership team will provide and update on the modernization of the program.

Moderator:

Mark FeDuke, Director Risk Management & Regulatory Affairs, ARDO-VLM, Vice-Chair, I.E. Canada

Speakers:

Connie Alberelli, Manager, Trusted Trader Policy, Programs Branch, Canada Border Services Agency

Cindy Bouchard, Manager, Trusted Trader Compliance, Programs Branch, Canada Border Services Agency

Andre Lamoureax, Manager, Trusted Trader Compliance, Programs Branch, Canada Border Services Agency

3:30 - 4:30 P.M.

CSCB TRADE DIRECTORS - TOP INITIATIVES

Precis: We close the Summit with the topic trade compliance professionals enjoy the most! What is happening in the work of trade compliance. Join the CBSA leaders that are responsible for delivering trade compliance and verification as they share their top things importers need to know.

Moderator:

Kim Campbell, President, mkmarin trade services inc., Past Chair I.E. Canada

Speakers:

Sean Borg, Director, Trade and Anti-dumping Programs Directorate, Canada Border Services Agency

Edith Laflamme, Director, Trade Policy, Trade and Anti-dumping Programs Directorate,Canada Border Services Agency

Charles Melchers, Director, Regulatory Trade Programs, Trade and Anti-dumping Programs Directorate, Canada Border Services Agency

Beatrice Dion, A/Director, Trade and Anti-dumping Programs Directorate, Canada Border Services Agency

4:30 P.M.

CONFERENCE CLOSES

** CARM CBSA One-On-One's

We are pleased to introduce one-on-one meetings with Team CBSA CARM. We will ask that attendees pre-register. We are working on the details but will send a note to all registered guests when available.

2022 Fall International Trade Summit

November 29 - 30, 2022
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
1 Rideau Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1N 8S7