New Strategic Exports Office a step forward in trade diversification, but Canada also faces infrastructure, price-competitiveness challenges, say trade experts

Ottawa's goal to double domestic exports to markets beyond the U.S. by 2035 is feasible, but trade experts say achieving that outcome will take more than efforts initiated by the new office.
Canada’s Strategic Exports Office, established at Global Affairs Canada, was announced on July 30 by International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu.

A recently launched federal office mandated with helping domestic companies secure international contracts is a good start in helping reach a goal to double exports to non-U.S. markets, but other important factors in that uphill battle will include expanding trade infrastruc...

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