Canada U.S. Trade Webinar
SG - March 18, 2025 - Featured Content Area
Join us for an informative webinar on Tuesday, March 18th, at 1 PM EST with Stephen Beatty, a seasoned expert in international trade. With nearly a decade of experience in government, followed by over 25 years at Toyota Canada focusing on international trade and trade policy, Stephen brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He will provide valuable insights into the impact of ongoing Trade War between Canada-U.S. and explore key factors businesses should consider moving forward.
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About Our Speaker: Stephen Beatty
Beatty began with Toyota Canada in 1998 as National Manager, Government and Public Relations.
Prior to joining Toyota Canada, Beatty worked for 10 years as Executive Director of the Canadian Apparel Manufacturers Institute and the Canadian Apparel Federation, the Ottawa-based national trade associations for the clothing industry in Canada. In those roles, Beatty led the industry’s efforts to transform into a modern, export-based business. He brought to that task extensive experience in strategic planning, policy development and media relations. He was a senior political advisor in Ottawa, including Chief of Staff to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.
Beatty has been actively involved with several volunteer advisory boards and was most recently Chair of the Board of Directors of AUTO21, a network of centres of excellence focusing on Canadian research expertise to improve the global competitiveness of Canada’s automotive industry.
Beatty holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in political studies (University of Guelph) and sociology (Carleton University), and a Master's degree in public administration (Carleton University).
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