OATH Events

The Ontario Association of Trading Houses, regularly:  hosts, sponsors, participates in or supports events designed to further the development of international trade, support their members and the industry at large.

The events as listed below in reverse chronological order function as both an announcement service and an archives towards our activities.

CONSTRUCT CANADA, Canada's largest building & construction show
International Business Program S104 - Export Business Opportunities
Construct Canada is a meeting place for builders, distributors, and buyers from Canada and around the world.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009    Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building

Export business and investment opportunities continue to be a major focus at Construct Canada. Meet international buyers, decision-makers and Canadian Trade Commissioners from countries from around the world during the Show.

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Take Advantage and Expand into New International Markets
International Builders Show
Participate as an exhibitor with the Official Canadian Pavilion at the 65th International Builders’ Show

January 20-23, 2009    Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada

The International Builders’ Show (www.buildersshow.com), known in the trade as IBS, is owned and produced by the National Association of Home Builders of the US (NAHB). It is the world’s largest annual residential construction trade show for “2x4" housing. IBS is the premier North American exhibit venue in which Canadian firms showcase their building material products and technologies. For more information contact Canadian Export Development Inc., telephone 613-825-9916, email cced@sympatico.ca

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Celebrating Exporting Excellence in Ontario
7th Annual Ontario Global Traders Awards - Central Ontario Region
Karl Urban of CANDEX Inc. is the Leadership Award Winner

April 15, 2005    Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility, Ajax, Ontario

LEADERSHIP - Recognizes individuals who are acknowledged by their peers for championing the cause of exporting by Ontario SMEs. They have shown a commitment to mentoring other leaders and developing an export culture in Ontario through their involvement with industry - or trade-related organizations, networks, educational institutions and students, their community and so on, relative to SMEs.

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Celebrating Exporting Excellence in Ontario
7th Annual Ontario Global Traders Awards - Central Ontario Region
David Archer of ATM Export Management Inc. won the Award for Partnership

April 15, 2005     Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility, Ajax, Ontario

PARTNERSHIP - Recognizes the key partnerships between suppliers of goods and services and their exporting partner - at least one of the partners must be an SME. Nominees must demonstrate how the business alliance has produced mutually beneficial results.

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Ontario Association of Trading Houses presents
Business Development in Caribbean

February 28 – March 4, 2005    Bridgetown Barbados - Canadian Products Showcase

Buyers from the surrounding islands will visit this show for the opportunity to purchase the latest building products, materials and equipment from Canada as they begin their clean up and reconstruction.

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Ontario Association of Trading Houses presents
Building Links with Eastern Europe
Organized with International Trade Canada & Canadian Consulates in Europe

January 17 – January 30, 2005    BAU International Trade Fair in Munich, Germany

OATH will plan, organize and lead an exploratory mission, which includes participation at the BAU 2005 International Trade Fair for Building Materials in Munich, Germany. Our objective is to explore and expand the opportunities for high quality Canadian building products. The program is focused on building products sector and targeted at Canadian export-ready SMEs who are not familiar with the niche market opportunities in Europe and particularly in Central and Eastern Europe.

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HRBD, OATH, ITCan and MEDT presents:
Doing Business in Emerging Markets
China - Mexico - Thailand

Friday, November 19, 2004    Halton Regional Auditorium

Looking to expand your markets? Interested in developing trade relationships with Asia and Mexico? Register now for this program.

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Ontario Association of Trading Houses presents
Market Development Trip to United Arab Emirates

November 18-30, 2004    Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

Mission objectives are to establish contacts with trade associations and agencies in UEA, to participate in the BIG 5 2004, Middle East’s Largest Building & Construction Exhibition in Dubai, and to further expand initial contacts in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, UAE. The sectors being focused on are: Construction and building products, building services, furniture and interior products.

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Ontario Association of Trading Houses presents
Exploring Opportunities in Thailand
For further information contact Jimmy Chounpanh,

June 1 – 29, 2004    Bangkok, Thailand

Mission objective is to establish contacts with associations, agencies, organizations and government officials in Thailand. This exploratory mission is focused on encouraging Canada’s trade with Thailand. The sectors being focused on are: automotive, building products, environmental technologies, trade services and food and beverages.

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Ontario Association of Trading Houses presents
Building Links with Mexico
The focus of this exploratory mission is promotion of Canada's trade with Mexico.

April 26 – 30, 2004    Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey

Mission objective is to establish links with key international trade associations and to facilitate business for OATH members and partners in Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara. The sectors being focused on are: auto parts, transportation, electronics, furniture and plastics.

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Ontario Association of Trading Houses presents
Building Links with Hong Kong and China
OATH is dedicated to the development and expansion of international trade.

April 23 - May 13, 2004    Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Pearl River Delta, Beijing

Mission objective is to establish contacts with associations, agencies, organizations and government officials in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, the Pearl River Delta, Beijing and Shanghai. This exploratory mission is focused on encouraging Canada’s trade with China and Hong Kong. The sectors being focused on are: automotive, construction technologies, building products, trade services and food & beverage.

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Ontario Association of Trading Houses & Canadian Federation of Trading House Associations present
Traders Gateway Exploratory Mission to Caribbean & Miami
OATH is dedicated to the development and expansion of international trade

October 15-26, 2003    Miami, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago

Mission objective is to establish contacts with association, agencies, organizations and government officials in Barbados and Trinidad & Tobago, and to further develop contacts in Miami, Florida.

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OATH and CTEA are proud to jointly host two great trade events BACK-TO-BACK
Global Traders & Exporters Development Event & Virtual Trade Mission
Organized by the International Trade Centre, Industry Canada and TradeLink Toronto

April 24, 2003 - 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm    TradeLink Toronto, National Trade Center, CNE

OATH (Ontario Association of Trading Houses) and CTEA (Canadian Transportation Equipment Association) are jointly hosting a trade development and networking event for its members and guests.

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Ontario Association of Trading Houses and Government of Canada are inviting you to attend
Traders Gateway Exploratory Mission to Miami
Strength in numbers, Canadian Trade Commission in Miami - at your service!

November 12-13, 2002    Miami, Florida

Interested in exploring business opportunities in Florida and Latin America? Worried about the cost? Join the Canadian delegation lead by OATH and backed by the Government of Canada.

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Join us for an evening of valuable networking
8th ANNUAL GLOBAL BUSINESS RECEPTION
Find out what;s going on in foreign markets and meet key contacts for international business development

Wednesday, May 8th, 2002 5:00-7:30 pm    National Trade Centre at Exhibition Place

Tickets are $25.00 per person and are now available.

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Mr. Madanmohan Chawla to represent OATH during the Canada Trade Mission to India
Canada Trade Mission To India
India offers business opportunities for exporters of just about every product or service.

April 21-26, 2002    Mumbai, India

The Team Canada Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) is pleased to offer a new Canada Trade Mission that will travel to two of India's most influential business centres, Mumbai and Delhi.

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