Go Global: Export Support for Ontario Wood Manufacturers
Ontario’s advanced wood manufacturers have significant opportunities in global markets. Through our export development initiatives, we provide practical training, trusted trade expertise, and direct connections to government programs and international partners—helping members build export capacity with confidence.
Export Readiness Events & Training
Our export training series supports small and medium-sized manufacturers in strengthening export literacy, benchmarking best practices, and identifying new market opportunities.
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Upcoming export training sessions
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Registration links
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Past event summaries
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Key topics covered
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Guest speakers (EDC, Trade Commissioner Service, trade lawyers, etc.)
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Links to recordings
These initiatives are designed to strengthen export capacity within Ontario’s advanced wood manufacturing sector and support long-term international market growth.
Government Funding & Assistance Updates
Discover current government programs, funding opportunities, and trade support services designed to help manufacturers expand into international markets. We regularly highlight relevant resources to keep members informed and export-ready.
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Written summaries of each session
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Key takeaways from speakers
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Export benchmarks discussed
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Market intelligence shared
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Trade lawyer insights (e.g., from the October 6 webinar)
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Downloadable presentation decks (if permitted)
Event Recaps & Industry Insights
Explore summaries and key takeaways from our export readiness sessions, including expert presentations, benchmarking discussions, and market intelligence shared by industry and government partners.
Webinar Recordings & Resources Library
Our export training series supports small and medium-sized manufacturers in strengthening export literacy, benchmarking best practices, and identifying new market opportunities.
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October 6 Webinar – Trade Law & International Contracts (Recording)
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Export Financing Essentials with EDC (Recording)
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Market Entry Strategies – Middle East Overview (Recording)
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Presentation slides (PDF)
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Supporting documents
Export Partners & Market Intelligence
We work closely with leading Canadian trade and export organizations to ensure our members receive timely intelligence, trusted advisory services, and access to international networks.
Add: Saudi Index?
The Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario (WMCO) proudly hosted a dedicated cohort of the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP), delivered in partnership with the Toronto Region Board of Trade and the World Trade Centre Toronto.
While the wood manufacturing cohort has concluded, TAP continues to support companies across a variety of industries, connecting them with top export advisors, practical training, and the tools needed to compete successfully in global markets
WMCO: US Export Toolkit
How to Enter/Expand into US Markets
OPERATIONAL EXPORT READINESS SERIES
In the first event in our Export Roundtable Series: How to Enter/Expand US Markets, we presented an extensive US Export Toolkit developed by WMCO in partnership with NRCan and Shaftesbury Associates.
To access the downloadable toolkit, read the event summary, and watch the event recording, you must login. If you need assistance logging in please contact Brayden DeWitt, Cluster Administration Specialist e: bdewitt@wmco.ca
Export Development Canada (EDC) is dedicated to helping Canadian companies of all sizes succeed on the world stage.
As international risk experts, EDC helps Canadian companies to navigate, manage and take on risk to support their growth beyond Canada’s borders. Since 1944, businesses of all sizes and sectors have counted on EDC for the export knowledge and financial solutions they need to succeed in global markets.
EDC solutions include:
- Capital – access to working capital and financing
- Risk mitigation – insurance that lowers the risk of doing business abroad
- Trade knowledge – expertise to help companies make informed decisions
- Global connections – relationships that connect Canadian and international companies and help both parties grow
To learn more contact:
Lucci Mihet
Senior Account Manager | Southwestern Ontario Region
e: lmihet@edc.ca