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Business and investment opportunities in Canada

2021-03-17 Canadá - Claudio Ramirez

We will have a coffee with Claudio Ramirez, Counselor (Economic and Commercial) of the Embassy of Chile. Canadawith whom we will discuss the business context in this country, as well as investment and business opportunities.

We invite you to join us on March 17th at 11:00 am Colombian time, it will be a very pleasant interview, with a broad vision for entrepreneurs who want to have a range of possibilities to reinvent themselves with the #CommerceInternational.

Claudio Ramirez
Counsellor (Economic and Commercial) of the Embassy of Canada
Canada
17-Mar/21
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In this video, Angélica Herrera Muñoz interviews Claudio Ramírez, economic trade counselor at the Canadian Embassy in Colombia. Claudio shares information about the Canadian market, trade relations with Colombia, business opportunities and advice for entrepreneurs interested in exporting to Canada. He also talks about the business culture in Canada and the possibility of residency for entrepreneurs.

00:09 - Discussion on International Trade with Claudio Ramirez

  • 00:12 - Angélica introduces Claudio Ramírez as an expert in international trade.
  • 01:55 - Claudio Ramirez talks about his professional career and his work at the Canadian Embassy in Colombia.
  • 04:47 - Claudio mentions his adaptation to Colombian cuisine and his preference for pop and rock music.

06:05 - Presentation of Canada and Business Opportunities

  • 06:08 - Businessmen from different parts of Colombia and Latin America follow the presentation.
  • 07:05 - Canada and bilateral trade opportunities with Colombia are presented.
  • 09:30 - Canada is the second largest country in the world with natural diversity and trade opportunities.

11:58 - Diversity and quality of life in Canada

  • 12:03 - Canada depends on immigration and has a diverse population.
  • 13:10 - Canada's major cities and their British influence.
  • 15:35 - Canada has a high quality of life, safety and an outstanding educational system.

17:52 - Canada: An entrepreneurial country with a skilled labor force and business facilities

  • 17:54 - Canada has a strong creative industry and many Canadian actors are recognized in Hollywood.
  • 18:49 - Canada has created more jobs relative to its GDP than the United States.
  • 21:15 - Opening a business in Canada is quick and easy, with little paperwork and bureaucracy.

23:45 - The bilateral relationship between Canada and Colombia

  • 23:45 - The United States and Mexico have modernized free trade agreements.
  • 24:00 - Canada offers an attractive market with high purchasing power for Colombian entrepreneurs.
  • 26:58 - Canada and Colombia have a free trade agreement that facilitates access to both markets.

29:40 - Commercial opportunities between Colombia and Canada

  • 29:45 - Colombia's trade deficit with Canada has decreased since 2017.
  • 30:11 - The FTA has made it possible to diversify Colombia's export offer.
  • 32:27 - Doing business with Canadian companies in Colombia can open doors to the Canadian market.

35:33 - Business opportunities for Colombian entrepreneurs in Canada

  • 35:33 - Miriam Lazarte, Colombian, is the president of an incubator and accelerator in Canada.
  • 35:39 - Canada offers a favorable financial ecosystem and financing opportunities for Colombian startups.
  • 38:49 - Recommendations for Colombian entrepreneurs: demonstrate customer base in Colombia before expanding to Canada.

41:29 - Export opportunities to Canada and residency for entrepreneurs

  • 41:31 - The importance of knowing the Canadian consumer and having a good distribution chain.
  • 42:37 - Recommendations for exporting products to Canada and differentiating yourself from local competition.
  • 46:54 - Existence of innovative visas for entrepreneurs who wish to develop their ideas in Canada.

47:23 - Immigration and business opportunities in Canada

  • 47:23 - Immigrating to Canada requires a job offer to accumulate points and be recruited.
  • 48:40 - Canada receives many immigrants annually, being a country open to businessmen, students and Colombians.
  • 50:32 - The internationalization of Colombian companies is promoted by exploring opportunities in other countries.
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