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Thinking about taking your business beyond Canada, exploring a new international market, or looking for more support as you grow globally? Join CQCC and Export Development Canada (EDC) for a practical “EDC 101” session designed for Canadian businesses at different stages of their export journey — from those just beginning to explore international opportunities to established exporters looking to grow their global presence.

Led by Anne-Gabrielle Berthaud, National Engagement Lead, Inclusive Trade at EDC, the session will help participants better understand where EDC fits within Canada’s international trade ecosystem and how businesses can access EDC’s financial solutions, advisory services, expertise and other resources to support international growth.

Participants will learn about EDC’s mandate and Inclusive Trade Strategy, what it means to be considered an exporter, best practices for working with EDC, and the financial and non-financial solutions available to Canadian businesses. The session will also feature relevant client case studies and conclude with a live Q&A, providing an opportunity to hear directly from EDC and ask questions about the support that may be relevant to their business.

Who should attend? SMEs, entrepreneurs and business owners who are curious about exporting but aren’t sure where to begin; businesses assessing or preparing to enter new international markets; and established exporters looking to better understand and take advantage of EDC’s resources and support.

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Date & Time: November 17, 2026 | 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET / 12:00–1:00 p.m. PT

Speaker: Anne-Gabrielle Berthaud (she/her), National Engagement Lead, Inclusive Trade, EDC

Format: Virtual, one-hour webinar, including a 45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A

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Anne-Gabrielle Berthaud (she/her)

National Engagement Lead, Inclusive Trade



Export Development Canada (EDC)



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Anne-Gabrielle Berthaud (she/her)

National Engagement Lead, Inclusive Trade



Export Development Canada (EDC)


Anne-Gabrielle Berthaud is the National Engagement Lead, Inclusive Trade at Export
Development Canada (EDC), where she leads market-facing engagement to support
underserved Canadian small and medium-sized exporters through their international
growth journey. Based in Toronto, Anne-Gabrielle works nationally with entrepreneurs and
ecosystem partners to advance inclusive trade and help more Canadian businesses of all
backgrounds succeed globally.
In her role, Anne-Gabrielle leads discovery and export readiness conversations, connects
entrepreneurs to tailored EDC and partner solutions, and executes on EDC’s strategic
partnerships with organizations across the inclusive trade ecosystem, including financial
institutions, government partners, and business associations. She plays a key role in
strengthening collaboration and expanding access to trade resources for businesses
owned by women, Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized Canadians, people with
disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community from coast to coast.
Fluent in French and English and holding an Honours Bachelor’s degree in International
Economics, Anne joined EDC in 2019 and has since built a strong foundation supporting
small business exporters across all sectors and regions, developing deep expertise in
customer needs, EDC solutions, and Canada’s trade ecosystem. She is passionate about
inclusive trade and small business entrepreneurship and is committed to contributing to a
more equitable and resilient Canadian economy.

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