About us |
OUR MISSIONOrganization of Women in International Trade-Toronto seeks to enhance the status and interests of women in the field of international trade through the establishment of a global network of business contacts. | OUR GOALSBusiness: To promote international trade and commerce Networking: To establish and expand international business contacts, particularly among women. Education: To help members develop global business skills and stay current on international issues |
Formed in March 2000, the Organization of Women in International Trade-Toronto (OWIT-Toronto) is a non-profit professional organization designed to promote women doing business internationally by providing networking opportunities, export education and global business contacts.
OWIT-Toronto was the first Canadian chapter of the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT). Originating in the United States in 1989, OWIT is a worldwide network of chapters promoting international trade and commerce.
Below are photos of some of our events, from 2019 to 2022.
![]() Export Awards Guest Speaker Pierre Pettigrew with Aylin Lusi, OWIT Board Member/Moderator December 2022 Virtual OWIT Canadian Women's Business Delegation to Mexico Overview from Mexican Industry Leaders' and Buyers' Panel March 2022 | Export Award Winner, Yvonne Robertson, Matrix Power Services Ltd., with Sabine Soumare, WEKH Export Award Winner, Natalie Jiang, with Kathleen Wang, |
Virtual Annual General Meeting - OWIT-Toronto - January 2021 |
![]() Women in Business & Leadership Forum - In Celebration of International Women's Day March 2020 | ![]() Mixer for Trade Professionals BCE Place - February 2020 |
Virtual Export Awards - November 2020 | Women in Business & Leadership Forum - In Celebration of International Women's Day March 2020 |
Language and Culture Webinar: Gateway and Tips to the Hispanic Export Markets - July 2020 |
Woman Exporter of the Year - September 2019 Myra Sable, Sable & Rosenfeld | Holiday Party Hosted by BennettJones - December 2019 Panel on "Year End Reflections" |
OWIT-Toronto Trade Mission to Expo Manufactura (Mexico) in Advanced Manufacturing - February 2019 | Excellence Award for Leadership in International Trade - Isabella Bertani |