On March 19th, BDO in Ukraine, in collaboration with the Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce (CUCC), hosted the insightful webinar “Partnership Across the Ocean: Challenges and Opportunities for Ukrainian Companies in Canada.” The event brought together over 150 participants — including business owners, investors, trade professionals, and economic development experts — to explore practical strategies for entering and expanding in the Canadian market.
The webinar came at a critical time following the recent update to the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA), which has opened new doors for Ukrainian companies looking to scale internationally.
Topics covered during the session included:
- Canadian market trends and consumer demand
- How to find and work with local partners in Canada
- Legal and operational requirements for doing business in Canada
- Export financing opportunities through the Export Credit Agency of Ukraine (ECA)
- Real-world insights from Ukrainian businesses active in Canada
- Practical steps to prepare for international market entry
Speakers included:
- Yuriy Kryvosheya, Vice President in Ukraine, CUCC
- Emma Turos, Executive Director, CUCC in Ukraine
- Vasyl Bodnar, Economic Affairs Advisor, Embassy of Ukraine in Canada
- Viacheslav Petrashenko, Senior Lawyer, BDO in Ukraine
- Denys Harasyuta, Member of the Board, Head of Retail and SME, ECA Ukraine
- Natalia Vu, Associate Lawyer, Pallett Valo
Moderator: Vira Savchenko, CEO, BDO in Ukraine
The event was supported by the Embassy of Ukraine in Canada and the international trade platform NAZOVNI.
Missed the live session or want to rewatch the key takeaways?
👉Партнерство через океан: виклики та можливості для українських компаній в Канаді
