This year has been a full one at OWIT-Toronto — from hosting many insightful events, celebrating OWIT-Toronto’s 25th anniversary, collaborating with our amazing sponsors and community partners, to navigating the ever-changing trade landscape here in Canada and internationally.

We were thrilled to have members and non-members join us early this month at McCarthy Tétrault’s beautiful event space to mark our 25th anniversary. Over the past 25 years, OWIT-Toronto has supported countless women through guidance, resources, mentorship, and international networking opportunities. We look forward to continuing this great work with all of you!

The trade landscape will continue to be monitored as it remains both dynamic and complex. Geopolitical tensions and shifting trade alliances are reshaping market access and investment decisions, creating a domino effect for those in the trade space who must constantly adapt while seeking new opportunities. A pivotal moment next year will be the CUSMA review; our chapter hosted an event about it this fall and we also collaborated with OWIT Ottawa on a joint submission to the government.

As we move into 2026, we are excited to share that we have two Board roles available - VP Sponsorship and VP Communications. If you are interested in being involved in the important work we do at OWIT-Toronto, and joining our fantastic Board, please reach out to us for more information.

We would like to take a moment to thank our dedicated OWIT-Toronto Board Members and our hard-working volunteers whose commitment and contributions have truly made this year very special. And special thanks as well to our sponsors and partners, whose support allows us to augment what we can offer members.

We look forward to continuing to share new information with you through our website and the exciting events we have in the works. Stay tuned for more details!

Cathy Williamson & Susan Baka