Veronique St-Jean
Mid-Market regional underwriter – West
Export Development Canada
Posts by Veronique
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Manage volatility with EDC’s Commodity Tracker
Commodity prices can impact exporting, global trade and your business, so it’s important to be prepared for the challenges ahead.
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Global Financial Markets
Keep track of the international markets that matter to your business. Get the latest financial and macroeconomic information for both developed and emerging markets.
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How to find a market for your product or service
Canadian exporters get practical steps to select the right international market for their business
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Canadian exports to Europe under CETA: No REX number needed
Canadian exporters can access duty-free EU entry under CETA, no REX number required.
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Geopolitical risk and energy shocks cloud the global economic outlook
EDC’s spring 2026 outlook on geopolitical risk, energy shocks and trade impacts
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Supply chain sustainability: What it is and why it matters for exporters
A practical guide to supply chain sustainability, ESG risks and business benefits for exporters.
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Trade missions: How to accelerate exporting for Canadian SMEs
Discover what trade missions are and 4 ways they can accelerate SME exporting.
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Critical minerals at a turning point: Supply, processing and AI-driven demand
Canada’s critical minerals sector faces new challenges and opportunities in a shifting global market
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Navigating trade volatility in 2026
Practical tips to manage export risk, protect cash flow and reduce dependency on the U.S.
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Rules vs. certificates of origin: A guide for Canadian exporters
A practical guide to rules of origin, certificates of origin and how they work together in trade.
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How Canadian exporters can supply the AI data centre boom
Discover where Canadian companies fit in the Global AI data centre supply chain—with EDC support.
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Asia-Pacific agri-food export webinar: 9 key takeaways
9 takeaways from EDC’s agri-food webinar featuring Arlene Dickinson
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Global Economic Outlook—Spring 2026
Energy shocks and geopolitical risk are testing global resilience. What it means for growth, trade and Canadian exporters—and how EDC’s Global Economic Outlook can inform market planning.
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Trade confidence edges up as exporters adapt to uncertainty
Exporter confidence improves modestly as firms adjust to ongoing trade uncertainty
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Rewards & risks of export payment terms Canadian exporters
A practical article to export payment terms, risks and tools to stay competitive and protected.
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What China’s tariffs mean for Canadian canola exports
China’s tariffs hit Canadian canola exports in 2025, forcing rapid market diversification and reshaping the 2026 outlook.
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Brazil’s agricultural boom: What it means for Canadian business
Brazil’s farm boom is reshaping trade and opening doors for Canadian exporters and investors.
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How tariffs pushed Canadian furniture exporter to grow beyond the U.S.
How LH Home, a Canadian furniture exporter, entered the U.S. and Mexico with EDC support.
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China’s economic transition and what it means for exporters
How China’s economic transition is reshaping opportunity and risk for Canadian exporters.
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Canada sidesteps recession—but key risks remain
Canada avoided recession in 2025, but trade disruptions and weak consumer demand pose ongoing risks in 2026.
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Exporting Canadian seafood to the Asia-Pacific: Top markets for 2026
How Canadian seafood exporters tap Asia-Pacific markets in 2026 through opportunities and strategies.
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Global food trends for 2026: What exporters need to know now
From flavour and protein to AI and diversification, the global food trends exporters need to watch in 2026.
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Canada-France trade: Preparing the next phase of a strategic partnership
France’s industrial push opens new defence, energy and battery opportunities for Canadian exporters.
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Doing business in South Korea in 2026: Tips for Canadian companies
Searching for your next market? This hidden gem could be the answer.
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Global cybersecurity exports: How Protexxa navigated cultural nuances
How Protexxa scaled Canadian cybersecurity solutions across the U.S., Caribbean and Middle East.
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Canada’s aerospace industry: Global powerhouse enters a new era
Canada’s aerospace industry rebounds as exports, innovation and trade risks reshape growth.
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EDC’s evolving support for Canada’s defence and security sector
Helping Canadian companies seize new opportunities in a changing global security landscape.
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Canada’s digital services: Opportunities in an AI-driven global economy
How AI can help Canada grow digitally delivered services exports.
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EDC’s Trade Confidence Index shows exporters adapting amid uncertainty
Confidence improves, but tariff risks and global pressures remain
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Cleantech trends: Opportunities for Canadian exporters in 2026
Insights from EDC’s Cleantech Export Summit on where global demand and investment are heading.
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Canada’s digital trade advantage: Strengths, gaps and global competitiveness
Canada excels in R&D and media services, but IP and infrastructure gaps constrain digital trade.
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Why B2B matchmaking, trade shows and trade missions boost exports
How B2B events, trade shows and trade missions help exporters grow globally.
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Incoterms 2020: Group D rules explained
A guide to Group D Incoterms, focusing on delivery, duties and risk transfer.
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Incoterms 2020: FCA, FOB, FAS rules explained
Understand how Incoterms FCA defines delivery, risk transfer and exporter responsibilities.
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Incoterms 2020: EX Works rule explained
A 2026 update to EXW Incoterms, costs, delivery obligations and risk transfer explained.
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Incoterms 2020: Group C rule explained
A guide to Group C Incoterms, covering costs, insurance and risk transfer rules.
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How Canadian expertise can help span West Africa’s infrastructure gap
How population growth and investment needs are creating infrastructure opportunities in West Africa.
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Global economy: Resilience amid policy shifts and trade tensions
Global growth stabilizes but faces ongoing policy shifts, tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty.
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How Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods may affect your business in 2026
Discover Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods, CUSMA review and EDC support for managing trade risks.
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Doing business in China in 2026: Opportunities for Canadian exporters
Discover opportunities, risks and regions for Canadian exporters doing business in China in 2026.
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Uncertainty to overshadow the North American economies this year
Tariffs and inflation weigh on growth in the U.S., Canada and Mexico in 2026.
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Globalization’s future: Disrupted, not defeated
Globalization is evolving, not reversing, as technology and trade keep the world connected.
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Doing business in Poland: Opportunities for Canadian exporters
Poland offers strong growth and sector opportunities for Canadian exporters under CETA.
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Asian food importer grows with private label deals in Latin America
Learn how an Asian food importer grew in Latin America through EDC support and private labels.
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Protectionism and geopolitics lead EDC’s Top 10 global risks for 2026
EDC’s Top 10 global risks reveal rising geopolitical, trade and economic threats for exporters in 2026.
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2026 Europe market intelligence: A guide for Canadian exporters
Learn about key sectors, market trends, and how EDC supports Canadian businesses expanding to Europe.
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Canada’s ‘tariff-free’ exports to the U.S.: What the numbers really show
Analyzing U.S. tariffs and CUSMA compliance to uncover the true costs for Canadian exporters.
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Canada’s critical minerals: Powering Germany’s industrial transition
Canada’s critical minerals strengthen Germany’s energy transition and industrial resilience.
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Top 10 global risks for Canadian exporters in 2026
Discover the Top 10 global risks for Canadian exporters in 2026—from CUSMA talks to trade wars and recession threats. Learn how to prepare with EDC insights.
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What 2026 has in store: Fragile growth and trade uncertainty
2026 outlook: Fragile growth, tariff volatility and global trade risks.
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Tariffs 101: What are tariffs and how do they impact international trade?
Explore how tariffs work, who pays them and if they’ll affect your sales.
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Canada’s overlooked export: How cross-border M&A is evolving under U.S. uncertainty
Canadian firms adapt cross-border M&A amid U.S. economic and trade policy uncertainty.
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Fall 2025 Global Export Forecast: Risks, resilience and recovery
Canadian exporters face tariffs, trade uncertainty and uneven growth across key sectors
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Tariffs FAQ: What Canadian businesses need to know
Explore the impact of tariffs and learn about support programs and compliance strategies.
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Indonesia infrastructure overview for Canadian exporters
Indonesia’s infrastructure is booming. Learn key insights for Canadian businesses.
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U.S. suspends de minimis rule: What Canadian exporters need to know
The U.S. has suspended the de minimis rule. Learn how this impacts Canadian exporters.
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Digital trade: What’s in it for Canadian exporters?
Canada’s digital exports are growing fast—here’s how businesses can stay ahead.
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How to diversify your exports beyond the U.S.
Discover how an export diversification strategy can reduce risk and open new global opportunities.
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How to expand your business to new markets
Learn how to expand your business to new markets with strategy, readiness and expert help.
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3 ways to use the U.S. as a springboard to global markets
Save time and money while accelerating your market diversification journey
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IOR strategy: Preparing for tariffs
The IOR ensures customs compliance. Learn how they mitigate tariff-related risks.
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U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs: Navigating a volatile situation
Learn how U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs impact supply chains and how to mitigate their effects.
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Top 3 global economic trends to watch in 2025
Key economic trends in 2025: Trade uncertainty, central bank rate divergence and rising inflation.
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Complying with CUSMA: What Canadian exporters, importers need to know
Ensure your products meet CUSMA standards to avoid penalties and reduce trade risks.
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Market diversification
Discover how market diversification can enhance your export strategy and provide new ways for your business to grow in today’s uncertain trade climate.
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Optimizing supply chains to mitigate risks of global trade
Explore supply chains, risks and optimization strategies to thrive in a changing environment.
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Understanding Incoterms can prevent export challenges
Discover key insights to help you understand how to properly use incoterms
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Understanding the Canadian Export Reporting System
No more filling out paper forms. Exporters can now electronically declare their shipments leaving Canada.
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NAFTA to CUSMA: What you need to know about Canada-U.S. free trade agreements
Understanding CUSMA and export changes is key for businesses navigating trade with the U.S.
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Preparing your business for tariffs: A checklist for exporters
Steps you can take to minimize the impact of tariffs
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Doing business in India: Tips for importing and exporting
India offers compelling opportunities for Canadian companies across a variety of sectors.
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Top food trends for 2025: Insights from EDC’s agri-food expert
From homecooked meals to exotic global tastes, discover the key trends shaping the food industry
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United States market intelligence for Canadian exporters
Insights and analysis from EDC on navigating the U.S. business environment
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Indo-Pacific Agri-Food Office opens more opportunities for exporters
Canada’s new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office serves up more opportunities for exporters.
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Brazil: A market to watch for Canadian exporters
As the largest economy in Latin America, Brazil offers vast business potential for Canadian investors
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Shining a light on Canada’s 2024 cleantech innovators
Five Canadian cleantech companies are recognized by EDC for their innovations.
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Resilience key to thriving in uncertain times
EDC’s Country Risk Quarterly takes stock of evolving risk landscape
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3 markets to watch: Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines
The Indo-Pacific region offers vast potential for Canadian companies.
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Agri-food export markets in Indo-Pacific
There are four billion reasons why Canadian food companies should expand to this growing region.
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Building trust with Indigenous businesses
How building relationships with Indigenous businesses helps the Canadian economy to thrive.
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Asia-Pacific market intelligence
Insights and analysis from EDC to help plan your global expansion in the Asia-Pacific.
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Market of opportunity: Doing business in Brazil
Agri-food, infrastructure and health care are areas of interest for Canadian companies in Brazil.
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Brazil: Perpetually emerging
Market offers opportunity for those prepared to take on risk
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Top 10 global trends in 2021
EDC’s Economics team identifies the challenges and opportunities facing Canadian companies, including the impact of COVID-19, global protectionism, inflation, climate change and social unrest.
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Good & bad of COVID-19: Survey outlines impacts on Canadian businesses
EDC research panel survey highlights impacts of the pandemic on Canadian businesses.
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How a Calgary company used EDC to help it make a COVID-19 pivot
Traditionally, Fluid mainly specialized in producing environmentally responsible, advanced chemical systems for a variety of uses within the oil and gas sector. Now they are also producing hand sanitizer.
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EDC COVID-19 impact survey suggests the worst is behind us
Despite significant challenges, Canadian companies are identifying new opportunities, domestically and internationally, and investing in online capabilities to beef up sales.
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COVID-19’s effects anything but even
COVID-19 has generated no winners—only survivors.
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Country Risk Quarterly: Rating the risks of going global
An EDC economist helps you understand the different country risks at play.
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Tornado Spectral Systems: Shedding light on chemical measurement around the globe
With EDC’s support, this chemical analysis and measurement company has taken on international contracts from all over the world.
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Aquatic Life: How a small-town business catapulted onto the global stage
Through the EDC Business Connection Program, this water monitoring solutions company gained the attention of a multinational mining giant.
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Leading with values
EDC released its first ever stand-alone Human Rights Policy.
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Titan Environmental Containment: Minimizing environmental impact while growing globally
After accessing EDC Portfolio Credit Insurance, the environmental company saw sales grow by 60% and now exports to every continent
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Handling Specialty: From humble beginnings to international contracts
This material handling company started out in a garage, but used EDC’s credit insurance and Business Connection Program to support its international growth and is now worth $35 million.
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A day in the life of an exporter: James Yurichuk, Wuxly Movement Founder and CEO
Learn how Wuxly Movement CEO, James Yurichuk, goes through a day leading the animal-free parka company.
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Entertaining the world: Escape Manor
Access to working capital from EDC helped this immersive entertainment company expand.
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Food Trucks International
After accessing additional working capital with help from EDC, this food truck company landed a top customer.
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Exporting 101: Five resources to help grow your business
You now know the nitty-gritty of everything from rules of origin to customs complexities. What else do you need to know to get started?
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Uncertainty in the U.S? Business as usual for Canadian SMEs
“Keep calm and trade on” appears to be the motto for these Canadian companies, as they reveal their strategies for dealing in the U.S. market.