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Plunging infections: Success, or just another wave?
New coronavirus infections are plunging globally. This hasn’t happened yet in this yearlong odyssey, except for brief moments. Currently, the

Country Report USA 2021
8th February 2021 A robust economic rebound expected in 2021, but major downside risks remain Political situation Policy uncertainty has

U.S. housing market: Sign of global revival?
In the world of economic adjectives, “hot” has had a very lonely year. In frustration, we’ve also ditched standard leading

Global outlook: Hope deferred
It wasn’t supposed to be this way. 2020 began on an optimistic note with the promise that a fresh start

Commercial landlords and tenants need to work together
As the economy reopens, the use of commercial buildings and spaces face change Commercial landlords and their tenants will need

Aon reports Canadian employers explore new ways to deliver better retirement outcomes to employees
Aon reports Canadian employers explore new ways to deliver better retirement outcomes to employees Report shows many employers appear to

How Canadian businesses can ride China’s economic wave
The remarkable growth of China’s economy and emergence of a burgeoning middle-income class over the last two decades has presented

Latin America: one of the worst affected by Covid-19
Heavy dependence on informal labour markets and tourism exacerbates the Covid-19 shock Of all emerging market regions, Latin America and

Rewards & risks of export payment terms
Offering flexible payment terms can give you a competitive edge in your international business, but if you choose the wrong

COVID-19: The surprise of the year
2020 had barely begun when the surprise of the year hit. Typically, December sees the EDC Economics team debating the

Export to multiple markets and protect against risk: FCC Trade Report
FCC Releases its 2020 Trade Rankings Report While many businesses have suffered during the pandemic, the agri-food sector has seen incredible

Canada’s organic sector just keeps growing
According to a recent Export Development Canada report, Canadians will buy about $7 billion worth of organic food in 2020.

Country Report Romania 2020
A rather modest economic rebound expected in 2021 after a marked slowdown Political situation Political uncertainty remains a major issue

Boost your business’ resilience by diversifying your markets
It’s easy to feel hesitant about exporting given the impacts of COVID-19 and the rising tides of economic protectionism. But

Faster and smaller: Ottawa company delivers major efficiency gains
Based in Ottawa’s technology corridor, GaN Systems is an Export Development Canada 2020 Cleantech One-to-Watch. In the 1990s, the creation

To market, to market: Find new customers with Market Finder by Google
As many small- and medium-sized companies found when the pandemic hit, keeping your eggs in one market isn’t all it’s

Country Report Czech Republic 2020
The Czech economy remains highly vulnerable to foreign trade losses Political situation Minority government to remain in place until October

Rising COVID-19 numbers prompt calls to bring back hazard pay for retail workers
Companies offered pay bumps in March and April but stopped in the summer. Calls for the return of hazard pay

COVID-19, recovery, and inflation
Are price hikes lurking around the corner, or are these fears unfounded? Inflation concerns are mounting again. That might seem

COVID-19 and CETA’s third birthday
Does this anniversary bring hope for better outcomes on the other side of the current maelstrom? Hard to believe that

5 steps to manage your operations for the COVID-19 recovery
The COVID-19 crisis has been difficult for entrepreneurs, most of whom have been forced to slow down, or stop entirely, their activities

Aon’s Canadian Insurance Market Report Highlights Industry Challenges and Client Impact in 2020 and Beyond
TORONTO, September 8, 2020 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of

Complying with CUSMA: What Canadian exporters, importers need to know
Nearly two years after it was finalized, the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) came into force July 1, 2020, replacing the

Country Report Turkey 2020
A major insolvency increase expected, and further lira depreciation would increase pressure on the highly indebted corporate sector Political situation

US: business environment strained by cash flow issues
Pandemic-induced cash flow pressure on US businesses is reflected by widespread deterioration of B2B customer credit risk Introduction The US

A mountain to climb: MEC was struggling before COVID-19. Now the pandemic threatens its survival
In early June, three weeks before MEC’s annual general meeting and hours before scrutineers were set to tally the votes

Even in a pandemic, TCS helps IT company tap into new markets
When the COVID‑19 pandemic forced businesses around the world to temporarily pause much of their operations and send staff to

Up-front payment worries eased for Canadian pottery supplier
If you’ve seen orchids for sale at your local grocery store, there’s a strong possibility the ceramic pots holding the

Managing Property Closures During Covid-19
To contain the spread of COVID-19, governments are encouraging or enforcing social distancing and movement control policies and requiring many

Episode 18: The Evolving Economic Impact of COVID-19
Enjoy our podcast with Ruben Nizard, Coface economist for the North America region provides an economic overview of the impact

Coronavirus: an unwelcome guest at a bad time
The coronavirus outbreak arrives at a time when global growth is already expected to slow and negatively impacts growth and

Shortage of shipping containers a critical concern
Soaring freight rate hikes, delays for goods purchased from China. Shipping containers are a rare commodity these days. Those who

Cowan Insurance Group on Business to Business Show
Jason Roberts, Trade Credit & Political Risk Specialist at Cowan Insurance Group was a guest on the Business to Business

Euler Hermes Canada Recognized as One of McGill University’s Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) Consulting Partner-Client of the Year
Montreal, January 14, 2021 “The McGill MMA Analytics Consulting initiative is an 8-10 month Experiential Learning engagement where we aim

Country Report India 2021
The repercussions of coronavirus have hit an already weakening economy. Political situation Government still in a strong position, but social

Recovering from a Business Disruption: 4 Crucial Steps
Being prepared for a business disruption is not a nice-to-have, but a necessity for your operation. Whether it’s severe weather,

Risk: Friend or foe?
Risk is swirling around us everywhere. Risk is rarely ubiquitous, but now is clearly one of those moments. COVID-19 has