Join us for Women who Trade, Women who Lead: Shaping the Future of Global Trade

Celebrate International Women's Day with the Organization of Women in International Trade-Toronto on March 20, 2025. Dive into a dynamic fireside chat with special guest Sara Wilshaw, Canada’s Chief Trade Commissioner, and moderator Susan Baka, Co-President, OWIT-Toronto. Sara will share her insights on trade issues of the day and her journey to leadership in global trade. Plus you’ll get a quick overview of the free services available to Canadian exporters from the Trade Commissioner Service, provided by Rowena Ko, Trade Commissioner (Innovation) and Women’s Co-champion.

Don't miss out on this empowering event of quality networking and trade insights supported by the City of Toronto, Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, and Global Affairs Canada. Space is limited. Register today!

March 20, 2025

8:30 - 10:30 AM

Ontario Investment and Trade Centre

250 Yonge Street, 35th Floor, Toronto

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About Sara Wilshaw

Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, International Trade and Chief Trade

Commissioner of Canada

A senior government executive with over 30 years of public service experience, Sara leads a global team (www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca) that helps Canadian businesses to grow through exports. Sara also leads work across global trade support services including export finance, inbound foreign investment, inclusive trade and the promotion of responsible business conduct.

Prior to this, Sara’s other roles included Director of Operations, Foreign and Defence Policy Secretariat at the Privy Council Office, Director General for North America at Global Affairs Canada during the renegotiation of NAFTA, and Canada’s Consul General in Dallas. She has also served abroad as Minister Commercial at the High Commission of Canada in India, at Canada’s Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization in Geneva, and at the Embassy of Canada in Japan.