We are honored to participate in a panel discussion on the importance of Canada’s economic ties with Southern California as part of a special LA Area Chamber webinar featuring the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles.
As California’s second largest export market and fourth largest source of foreign direct investment, Canada is truly invested in Southern California’s success. Now more than ever, we need our trusted economic partners and proven supply chains to navigate through the challenges of the pandemic and the impact on our regional economy.
Hosted by the LA Area Chamber of Commerce, “The Path Ahead: Growing SoCal’s Trade Ties with Canada” takes a look at the importance and relevance of Southern California’s economic ties with Canada which were recently reinvigorated with the entry into force of the USMCA trade agreement between the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Featured Speakers
Arwen Widmer Bobyk - Consul & Head of Political, Economic and Public Affairs, Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles
Hon. Zaib Shaikh - Consul General, Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles
Stephen Armstrong - President & Co-Founder, MAPLE Business Council
Moderator: Brian Peck, Director Transnational Law & Business Center, USC Gould School of Law
Background
The discussion will focus on the critical importance of continuing to grow Canadian trade and investment in the greater Los Angeles area and across the state. This virtual program aims to underscore the current impact of SoCal business with Canada and areas ripe for potential diversification and expansion of this relationship.
Southern California knows better than most how critical unfettered trade is to growing jobs, increasing exports and spurring economic activity. Now more than ever, as the greater L.A. and Southern California seek to map out their post COVID-19 recovery plans, it is critical not to lose sight of the importance of furthering trade with top regional partners like Canada to maintain our status as one of the most prosperous metropolitan regions in the United States.