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Jennifer Campbell Writer & Editor Jennifer Campbell

Jennifer Campbell has been the editor of Diplomat magazine since 2004 and edited Ottawa Citizen Style magazine from 2008 to 2014. She wrote a column for the Ottawa Citizen for 12 years and her bylines have appeared in newspapers and magazines across Canada. She started writing for EDC in 2015 and has also worked for IDRC, Canada Post, ACOA, CMHC and National Defence.

Posts by Jennifer

  • Article
    July 31, 2024
    An image of traffic congested Manilla in the Philippines, a hot market for Canadian exports to the Indo-Pacific. Our Philippines business etiquette tips can help you get a good start with prospective partners in the market.

    Philippines business etiquette: 8 essential tips for success

    Learn how to thrive as an exporter in this promising Indo-Pacific market

  • Article
    June 20, 2024
    A road cutting through Indigenous land of trees and mountains. Indigenous companies can partner with the government on projects to reach net zero targets

    Indigenous companies well-positioned to capitalize on Canada’s net zero transition

    Learn about the opportunities and resources available to Indigenous companies

  • Blog
    December 22, 2022
    Sunlight beams through Mexican church

    Doing business in Mexico: 12 essential etiquette tips

    Doing business in Mexico: Learn a little Spanish, embrace the country and opt for face-to-face meetings.

  • Blog
    October 08, 2019
    The Dubai skyline

    Doing Business in the UAE: 11 etiquette tips

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is Canada’s largest export market in the Middle East and North Africa.

  • Blog
    August 30, 2019
    Women laughing

    On a mission for trade

    Two exporters discuss their experience at a LGBTQ2 trade mission to Florida

  • Blog
    July 29, 2019
    Performer with Cirque du Soleil

    Exporting culture: Why it’s important to Canada

    Culture breaks down barriers and is a highly exportable service.

  • Blog
    June 27, 2019
    Cobblestone street leading to a domed church

    Canada-Mexico: Trade, investment and integration

    One of the benefits of trade with Mexico is that Canada has a trade agreement in place. Mexico is also one of the world’s largest economies with 132 million consumers and a growing middle class.

  • Blog
    June 18, 2018
    Canada champions progressive trade agenda

    Canada champions progressive trade agenda at WTO conference

    Canada’s ambassador to the WTO says gender, small business and e-commerce were high on the agenda of the WTO conference in Buenos Aires.

  • Blog
    May 18, 2018
    Business etiquette in UK

    Royal wedding brief: 8 rules of business etiquette in the UK

    8 etiquette rules when conducting business in the United Kingdom.

  • Blog
    May 14, 2018
    Women entrepreneurs connect globally with GroYourBiz

    GroYourBiz: Women entrepreneurs connect, share and grow globally

    Peer-to-peer business collaboration is a proven concept. This B.C.-based firm is helping make that happen globally for business women.

  • Blog
    January 23, 2018
    How to Sell Internationally on eBay

    Entrepreneurs use eBay to boost international sales

    Learn how two of eBay’s Entrepreneur of the Year award winners sell on eBay.

  • Blog
    November 02, 2017
    Southeast Asia Blog

    Southeast Asia is a land of opportunity for Canadians

    EDC's chief representative for Southeast Asia, Klaus Houben, discusses opportunities that lie for Canadian companies in various parts of the region.

  • Blog
    July 07, 2017
    iPolitics event diversification

    Why Canadians must diversify and where they should go

    Canada’s reliance on the U.S. market is high and with uncertainty south of the border, diversification is worth exploring. Here’s how.

  • Blog
    June 29, 2017
    Exporting Canada to China

    China’s opening economy: Lots of opportunity for Canadian companies

    The removal of barriers to capital flow in the Chinese economy will offer Canadian exporters major benefits. Learn how.

  • Blog
    June 08, 2017
    IRPP Canadian Trade Policy

    A tough look at Canadian trade policy

    According to the IRPP’s new book on trade, Canada needs to develop a more inclusive trade policy. Read more highlights from the book.

  • Blog
    May 26, 2017
    Canada as global tech hub

    What does innovation really mean for Canada? Hear from leading innovators

    Leaders from Canadian tech companies including Shopify, Workbrain and Real Ventures join an iPolitics panel.

  • Blog
    April 03, 2017
    Global progressive trade from EU

    EU Trade Commissioner: Open to progressive trade with the world

    International trade is more than just a race to the bottom line. Learn more about progressive trade policy and exporting values from the EU Trade Commissioner.

  • Blog
    March 27, 2017
    Export insights from Budget 2017

    Budget 2017: What exporters need to know

    Learn more about what Budget 2017 has to offer for entrepreneurs, including $8.2 billion towards innovation and skills development over five years.

  • Blog
    March 20, 2017
    Exporting guide

    The basics of exporting: a step-by-step guide

    Interested in the "basics" of the exporting process? Read a step-by-step guide on getting started, from investigating laws in other countries to getting paid.

  • Blog
    February 22, 2017
    Microgrids for Canadian exporters

    Microgrids: A new technology opportunity for Canadian exporters

    Microgrids, small-scale power grids that can operate with or without main power grids, are helping Canadian companies distinguish themselves internationally.

  • Blog
    February 17, 2017
    Immigration export potential

    Immigrants strengthen Canada's trade and export potential

    A study by the Conference Board of Canada found that SMEs owned by recent immigrants are more likely to export and are the fastest-growing SMEs in the market.

  • Blog
    January 27, 2017
    Export EDC Feature

    Export numbers show positive signs for Canadian companies in 2017

    In November 2016, Canada recorded its first trade surplus since 2014. Now, three reports show 2017 is shaping up to be a good year for Canadian exporters.

  • Blog
    July 15, 2016
    Export Insights ICT Sector

    How Canada's ICT sector can reach its full potential

    The CEO of the Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) explains why "this time in Canadian business is unprecedented" for Canada's ICT sector.

  • Blog
    July 11, 2016
    ICT sector exporting

    Canada's ICT sector is built for exporting

    Learn how Canada's information and communications technologies (ICT) sector could lead to the next wave of innovation that will transform many sectors.

  • Blog
    June 06, 2016
    Oil and gas sector report

    Canada's oil and gas sector: Show value, gain global opportunities

    EDC's Robert Hodges discusses where Canada's oil and gas sector stands. Learn how demonstrating value can lead to export succcess in a lower-price environment.

Date modified: 2017-12-18

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