Veronique St-Jean
Mid-Market regional underwriter – West
Export Development Canada
Posts by Veronique
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Beyond the fog of uncertainty, there’s a world of opportunity
Canadian exporters should reconsider portfolio mix to better manage exposure
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Managing supply chain risks in 2025
Explore how to strengthen supply chains, control rising costs and stay on track during uncertain times.
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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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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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Why price localization matters
Price localization prices goods and services in the local currency, providing purchasing power.
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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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Understanding international sales tax
Exporters must understand sales tax, a government-imposed consumption tax, for global success.
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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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Government debt surge: Economic optimism meets fiscal reality
Markets fret over size of government debt, with potential ramifications on the global economy.
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Gen AI risk management for export businesses: Your path to success
Gen AI is a powerful tool for reshaping export businesses.
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North American outlook: Economic unpredictability in an uncertain trade landscape
Navigating 2025: Policy hurdles and housing woes
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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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American exceptionalism: Setting the global outlook in motion
Amid ongoing challenges elsewhere, U.S. economy stands out
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United States market intelligence
Insights and analysis from EDC on navigating the U.S. business environment
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Global Economic Outlook—Winter 2025
With growing risks, Canadian companies face new challenges. EDC’s Global Economic Outlook offers insights to help you make better business decisions.
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Cleantech summit: Accelerate net zero through collaboration and trade
Explore growth strategies for global cleantech success from EDC’s Cleantech Export Summit.
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Canada’s auto sector faces bumpy road
Weakening global EV demand, potential tariffs add to industry woes
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EDC’s Direct Lending Program empowers Taste of Nature to scale exports
Taste of Nature Foods increases production capacity with EDC’s Direct Lending program
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Beyond the beaches: Opportunities for Canadian exporters in the Philippines
With 115 million people, the Philippines is one of the fastest-growing markets in Southeast Asia.
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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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Measuring export performance with the right KPIs
Discover how choosing the right metrics to track can help you understand your business abroad.
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2024: The year of the ballot box
A global wave of change driven by economic discontent.
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How to find a trustworthy freight forwarder
Discover 5 key insights to keep in mind when looking for a shipping partner.
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Navigating trade: How the U.S. election could impact Canadian exporters
Whether you’re exporting to the U.S. or diversifying to other markets, EDC is here to help
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Vietnam: A market of pho-nomenal opportunities
Canada will find opportunities in Vietnam’s evolving economy where we hold comparative advantages
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Reaching global success with mergers and acquisitions
Three experts explain how to use mergers and acquisitions to succeed globally.
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Growing your business through mergers and acquisitions in 2025
increasing number of Canadian companies are expanding globally through mergers and acquisitions.
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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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Golden years: Confluence of forces drives gold’s rush to new heights
Gold prices surge due to many factors—including political uncertainty—but market to normalize in 2025
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Doing business in the Philippines: Growing opportunities for Canadian exporters
Our experts give their top tips on the business opportunities in the Philippines.
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A new frontier: How artificial intelligence is reshaping cleantech innovation
A new frontier: How artificial intelligence is reshaping cleantech innovation
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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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SRTX gains access to more working capital with EDC.
EDC’s guarantee helps SRTX gain access to more working capital.
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CPTPP: Unlocking trade opportunities for Canadian SMEs
10 things Canadian small- to medium-sized companies need to know about this free trade agreement.
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Global Economic Outlook: A soft landing in sight
Global economy stabilizes, but risks from elections and geopolitical tensions remain.
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How cleantech company Tantalus Systems is modernizing electrical grids
Tantalus Systems enhances grid resilience with innovative technology.
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Clarius sees big potential in the Indo-Pacific
See how Clarius has overcome many obstacles by working with Canada’s trade team.
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De-Japanification: Economic pivot offers opportunities for Canadian businesses
Export Development Canada opens new representation in Tokyo, Japan
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EDC's products empower Coulson Aviation's expansion
Coulson Aviation's expansion into the Indo-Pacific region made possible by EDC.
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Trade finds a way to find a way
Increase in barriers leads to changing commercial patterns
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EDC’s Portfolio Credit Insurance helps Three Farmers protect profits, expand business
Learn about getting protection from international buyer non-payment.
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Strategies for reducing international freight costs
Explore ways to manage your expenses when shipping international cargo
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Doing business in Japan: Insights for Canadian exporters
Take a fresh look at one of Canada’s largest trade markets
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How the upcoming U.S. election could impact Canadian companies
EDC’s David Weiner offers tips for medium-sized Canadian exporters entering the United States.
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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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How project financing helped a Canadian gas company become a global wind energy leader
Northland Power Inc. further expands within global markets
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Net zero pathfinder
Support for SMEs critical to Canada’s economic, climate success
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Service exports boost Canada’s economy and global brand
The fast-growing service sector contributes significantly to the Canadian economy and job creation.
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Accelerating Canada’s cleantech innovation
Maintaining competitiveness with other countries key to our export success
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Why diversity in your supply chain will pay dividends
Discover how to add resilience to your business operations
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Energy efficiency checklist
How can your business become more energy efficient? Find out in our step-by-step guide.
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Energy efficiency 101
Small actions can make a big difference—both to your energy bills and your environmental impact.
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Fighting against forced and child labour in supply chains
What it means for your business
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Compliance & logistics: What you don’t know could cost you
Learn trade compliance best practices, and how to connect with vetted supply chain partners
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How to create a company policy: Starter guide for SMEs
This guide will support the creation of policies and explains how they can benefit your business.
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Sustainability 101: Time to embed sustainability into your business?
Learn how to integrate sustainability into your business to give you a competitive advantage.
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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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Building trust with Indigenous businesses
How building relationships with Indigenous businesses helps the Canadian economy to thrive.
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Miovision: Gearing up for sustainability opportunities ahead
Canadian company finds ways to reduce pollution, as global cities strive to reduce emissions.
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Made in Canada: Understanding certificates of origin
Certificates of origin (COs) are legal documents that declare the origin of a product. When you export goods to an overseas customer, you must include a CO with your shipment.
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3 types of political risks and how to manage them
Learn about the most common types of political risks including real-world examples.
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Top tips for a successful merger or acquisition
Jean Blondin of Abipa International, an aerospace firm, reveals top tips for an M&A strategy.
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Merger spurs global growth for Quebec aerospace firm
Quebec’s Abipa International merges with overseas firm as part of global growth strategy.
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Celebrating Canada’s cleantech innovation and rising stars
From cutting-edge technologies and environmental solutions, five companies were awarded top honours.
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Exploring Canada’s cleantech potential
Access to capital constrains our cleantech aspirations
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Meadow Lake Tribal Council: Exporting brings home new opportunities
Steady support keeps this Indigenous-owned sawmill buzzing in a volatile market.
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Benefits of supply chain sustainability
By reducing energy costs and generating less waste, you can make your supply chain more sustainable.
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ESG and your international business
ESG strengthens your business, makes it more resilient and is the right thing to do.
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Partnering to protect human rights
EDC helps Tata Communications Ltd. strengthen its business in a responsible way
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EDC gets serious about supplier diversity
COVID-19’s disproportionate effects on diverse companies serves as a stark reminder that we’re not all on equal footing. Not yet.
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Could you be involved in global financial crime?
Take this quiz to find out if you’re on the wrong side of the law.
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How corporate social responsibility strengthens your brand
Doing good can be very good for your bottom line.
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Managing reputational risk in your global supply chain
Learn 5 ways to safeguard your reputation while managing your global supply chain.
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CUSMA relief shifts to worries about global protectionism and tariffs
EDC’s bi-annual Trade Confidence Index survey reveals mood of 1,000 Canadian exporters
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I was an exporter and I didn’t know it
If you’re a small online service provider, you may not even think of yourself as an exporter. Here’s why you should, and how you can further expand your business internationally.
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Why exporters do better
Research shows that Canadian exporters make an outsized contribution to overall economic activity.
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Currency exchange risk: how to handle the ups and downs
Think there’s nothing you can do about currency exchange risk? Discover why ignoring it can carry a hidden cost for your company – and how you can manage the risk.
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Navigating U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, a list of resources
A list of U.S. resources to help you determine which Canadian metals are subject to U.S. tariffs.
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U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs: How did we get here?
Find out how recent historical events led to the U.S. calling Canadian imports a threat to national security.
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How Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods may affect your business
Discover the impact that Canada’s tariffs counter-measures will have on your business.
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10 of Canada’s most common exports, eh!
On July 1st, Canada turns 150 years old. Let’s celebrate by looking at 10 of Canada’s most Canadian exports!
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Silver Crystal Sports: Increase exports by being more nimble
Jeff Silver, co-CEO of Silver Crystal Sports, discusses the importance of being nimble and agile to increase export sales.
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To grow beyond North America, Silver Crystal Sports targets Australia
Learn how Toronto-based company, Silver Crystal Sports, targeted the Australian market to export their product in the $12-billion sports memorabilia industry.
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How Quebec company Robotiq is helping the manufacturing industry
Robotiq's CEO Samuel Bouchard explains how their robots are helping the manufacturers in 50 countries through automated efficiency.
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Robotiq's technology becomes the industry standard worldwide
Robotiq's global expansion happened eight years ago, by chance, on a plane. Now the Quebec-based company exports their robots to over 50 countries world wide.
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New Brunswick's Masitek finds export success in high-potential markets
Masitek's CEO Tracy Clinch gives advice on best practices for exporting globally, and what she would have done differently.
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Masitek helps global companies minimize product damage with technology
New Brunswick's Masitek is helping companies worldwide minimize product damage and losses with their devices that mimic real foods in shape, size and weight.
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How RentMoola's fintech is making it easier to pay rent
Learn how RentMoola leveraged fintech to disrupt the banking industry by creating an online platform to pay rent with a debit or credit card.
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Little Miss Chief: Knowing the importing rules is essential to success
B.C.'s Little Miss Chief discusses the importance of how knowing importing countries' rules and regulations is critical to your company's success.
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B.C. entrepreneur introduces First Nations traditions globally
A recipe passed down from generation to generation, Little Miss Chief Gourmet Products introduced traditional First Nations gourmet salmon to the world.
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How Western Oiltools' positive track record helped create export success
Learn how Western Oiltools' positive track record and listening to the 'pain points' of their customers helped their business thrive and succeed.
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Western Oiltools: An innovative family business' path to export success
Western Oiltools found a way to stop sand from disrupting oil production: they created innovative equipment that improves customer safety and efficiency.
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Glint Innovation's growth helped by support available for entrepreneurs
Glint Innovation's co-founder discusses how they, with the help from the Canadian government and MaRS Network, were able to successfully start their business.
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Glint Innovation: Discovering customers by being open to new cultures
Founded by a small group of new Canadians, Glint Innovations has successfully exported their platform by being open to new cultures around the world.
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Export insights from Canadian Natural Oils' Juanita Corbett
Choosing and trusting your distributor can be critical to your success abroad. Read more about Canadian Natural Oils' export journey from owner Juanita Corbett.
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Canadian Natural Oils' health and wellness exports are in full bloom
Learn how this entrepreneurial couple transformed an unsightly plant into a lucrative natural oils exporting business, with a help of a good agent-distributor.
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Keys to MyPakage's export success: Customer service and partnerships
MyPakage Apparel's CEO discusses the art of customer services, the importance of partnerships, and how to adapt to different markets.
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MyPakage reinforces its supply chain to prepare for new export markets
To sell their unique idea in a niche market, MyPakage Apparel strengthened its supply chain. Learn how this helped the company find success in new markets.
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Technology and innovation, the future of the Canadian auto sector
From cars that use alternative fuels to cars that drive themselves, find out how Canadian companies are on the forefront of global automotive technology.