Carol Fragiskos
International trade writer
Posts by Carol
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Chile: A market to watch for Canadian exporters
Chile has become Canada’s top investment destination in South and Central America
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EDC’s Direct Lending Program Empowers Taste of Nature to Scale Exports
Direct Lending program empowers Taste of Nature Foods to invest in infrastructure to scale exports.
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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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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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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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Global Economic Outlook: Plan for Success in 2025
Get the latest economic trends so you can make informed business decisions.
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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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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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Reaching global success with mergers and acquisitions
Three experts explain how to use mergers and acquisitions to succeed globally.
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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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North American outlook: Uncertain political environment adds to business, consumer fatigue
Check out detailed insights on the economic outlook for the U.S., Mexico and Canada
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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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Global Economic Outlook—Autumn 2024
With unemployment continuing to rise and slumping global demand, Canadian companies are facing new potential risks. EDC’s Global Economic Outlook provides insights, including overviews of key countries, to help you make better business decisions.
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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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Canadian automotive export market to Mexico: An expert overview
EDC Mike Brownhill on how Canadian car and car part manufacturers can enter the Mexican market.
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Currency volatility: Diversifying can payoff, but requires sound risk management
Canadian exporters must diversify and adapt to stay competitive.
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The halal food industry: A global growth phenomenon
Learn how you can position your products for exporting into halal markets
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EDC’s Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee helps companies manage cash flow
Find out how ECBVerdyol avoided tying up assets when hedging against FX risk.
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Strategies for reducing international freight costs
Explore ways to manage your expenses when shipping international cargo
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Beginning the descent
Key central banks manage careful interest rate pivot
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Indigenous companies well-positioned to capitalize on Canada’s net zero transition
Learn about the opportunities and resources available to Indigenous companies
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Indigenous companies well-positioned to capitalize on Canada’s net zero transition
Learn about the opportunities and resources available to Indigenous companies
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Indigenous companies well-positioned to capitalize on Canada’s net zero transition
Learn about the opportunities and resources available to Indigenous companies
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Connecting Compass Food Sales to the world of global trade
Learn how EDC helped kickstart this company’s export business
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Connecting Compass Food Sales to the world of global trade
Learn how EDC helped kickstart this company’s export business
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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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Coulson Aviation: Fighting wildfires from the air; managing risks on the ground
BC firefighting company explores new Indo-Pacific markets with help from EDC
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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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Banking tips to get better financing for your business
Key tips on how to optimize business financing from your bank.
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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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Path to net zero: How Indigenous companies can benefit
Indigenous procurement in a net zero economy.
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Diversify your global markets to hedge against risks
Expand your understanding of how and where to diversify your markets to avoid overdependence and ensure future growth.
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Net zero pathfinder
Support for SMEs critical to Canada’s economic, climate success
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Three Farmers Foods sees big potential in the Indo-Pacific
Plant-based snackables company Three Farmers Foods sets their sights on new Asian markets.
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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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ESG survey: The SME perspective on sustainability
Discover the 2023 insights update from 350 small- and medium-sized enterprises on how they are integrating ESG/sustainability practices into their businesses.
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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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Building trust with Indigenous businesses
How building relationships with Indigenous businesses helps the Canadian economy to thrive.
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Top 10 global risks in 2023
EDC Economics identifies the challenges facing Canadian companies, including recession fears, war in Ukraine and food insecurity.
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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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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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Financial advice for Canadian women entrepreneurs
Three experts answer questions about the financial challenges facing Canadian women entrepreneurs.
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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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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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How Indigenous businesses are taking on the world
A look at the trends and individuals driving growth and innovation for Indigenous businesses.
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How Indigenous businesses are taking on the world
A look at the trends and individuals driving growth and innovation for Indigenous businesses.
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Genecis Bioindustries takes circular economy to the next level
Genecis utilizes bacteria to convert food waste into PHA plast
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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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How the 2020 U.S. election will impact Canada’s economy
Learn how the 2020 U.S. election results will impact Canada’s economy, and what it means for your company.
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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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Credit insurance: Grow your exports, cut your risks
Do you insure your property? Your employees? How about liabilities and data breaches? The answer is likely yes, yet many companies don’t insure what’s probably the biggest asset on their balance sheet–the money owed by their customers. Learn how credit insurance can protect your business and create opportunities.
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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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Embracing corporate social responsibility for stronger business relationships
As an exporter, the quality of your relationships with your suppliers, your employees, your partners and customers is an essential component of you success.
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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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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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Acadian Seaplants Limited
This marine plant company is finding opportunities across the sea with a Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee.
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Acadian Seaplants Limited
This marine plant company is finding opportunities across the sea with a Foreign Exchange Facility Guarantee.
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Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks: Bringing unique craft beer to Asian markets
Learn how Fuggles & Warlock CraftWorks stood out in a B.C.’s crowded craft beer market to bring craft beer to Asian markets.
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Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks: Bringing unique craft beer to Asian markets
Learn how Fuggles & Warlock CraftWorks stood out in a B.C.’s crowded craft beer market to bring craft beer to Asian markets.
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Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks: Bringing unique craft beer to Asian markets
Learn how Fuggles & Warlock CraftWorks stood out in a B.C.’s crowded craft beer market to bring craft beer to Asian markets.
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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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The Mexico question: To stay or go; Enter or stay home
Thoughts from Canadian exporters and experts from EDC about the Mexican market, given the promises being made by the Trump administration.
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The Mexico question: To stay or go; Enter or stay home
Thoughts from Canadian exporters and experts from EDC about the Mexican market, given the promises being made by the Trump administration.
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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.
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Avoiding foreign exchange rate volatility
Learn how you can mitigate FX risk and protect your bottom line.