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Canada's Moment: How purpose-driven business opens global doors · Webinars & In-person events · We're hosting a Founders Event in Vancouver!
Kim Jacob
August 26, 2025
Canada’s Moment: How Purpose-Driven Business Opens Global Doors
Mary Ellen Schaafsma, Founder, Purpose Pathways
“…for Canadian exporters searching for fresh growth in Europe, the era of purpose-driven trade is arriving. It isn’t just what you sell—it’s why you sell it, how you structure your company, and whether regulators, buyers and partners can see evidence of that deeper alignment. In an uncertain world, purpose isn’t soft power—it’s strategic power.” |  |
As global trade trembles under U.S. tariffs and geopolitical shifts, Canadian businesses face both challenge and opportunity. In Europe—especially the UK and Scotland—legislation is on the rise that embeds social purpose into corporate DNA. Meanwhile, back home, Prime Minister Mark Carney is reshaping Canada from the inside out, prioritizing unity, infrastructure, and shared values. Together, these twin currents—purpose abroad and cohesion at home—set the stage for an inspiring new era in Canadian commerce.
In the UK and Scotland, momentum toward formalizing corporate social purpose is accelerating. Scotland’s Business Purpose Commission has urged embedding social and environmental goals directly into company charters. A complementary campaign in the UK, the Better Business Act, is pushing to amend the Companies Act—requiring directors to weigh purpose as heavily as profit. Across Europe, discussions around legal forms for social enterprises continue to gain traction.
Webinars for Global Expansion
The Craft of International Trade Negotiation | Hosted by: FITT | Tuesday, Aug 26th |
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Passport to Growth | The Exporting Workshop for Business Owners | Hosted by: SERO Growth | Tuesday, Aug 26th |
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New Tax Implications for Canadian Founders and Cross-Border Business Owners | Hosted by: Lodder CPA | Thursday, Aug 28th |
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Export to Europe: Find markets beyond the U.S. | Hosted by: EDC | Thursday, Sept 11th |
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Expand Your Beauty Business in India at Cosmoprof 2025 | Hosted by: Greater Vancouver Board of Trade | Tuesday, Sept 16th |
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In-person Events
Understanding CUSMA Compliance | Hosted by: Greater Vancouver Board of Trade | Thursday, Sept 11th Location: Civic Hotel, Surrey, BC |
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Understanding CUSMA Compliance | Hosted by: Greater Vancouver Board of Trade | Tuesday, Sept 23rd Location: Pan Pacific, Vancouver, BC |
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What’s New at Arvorei ?
We’re hosting our first Founders Event!
If you’re based in/near Vancouver, join us on Saturday, Sept 13th for a pre-show networking event designed exclusively for local founders and business owners.
Whether you're scaling up or just getting started, this casual early fall gathering is about making authentic connections before we all watch one of the summer's entertainment highlights - Much Ado About Nothing - at the iconic Bard on the Beach in Vancouver's Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park.
This is your chance to:
Connect with fellow entrepreneurs to explore collaborations and spark new ideas
Meet the organizations that support founders like you, including WeBC, World Trade Centre Vancouver, MotherTree Co., Francophone Chamber of Commerce of Vancouver, Black Business Association of BC, Brands for Better Foundation
Experience an evening of pure entertainment watching Much Ado About Nothing on Bard's Mainstage!
If you'd like to attend, follow these steps:
Step 1: RSVP at the button below
Step 2: Call the Bard Box Office to purchase your tickets before Aug 31st (open 12 - 6pm): 604 739 0559. Use group discount code: 25FOUNDERS
Tickets are $60 (A zone seating: $80 value) and must be purchased by calling the Bard Box Office before Sunday, Aug 31st.
If you're a product-based business, reach out to Kim Jacob about showcasing your products in the event Marketplace.
For more info, contact Kim Jacob at [email protected] or 778 994 9785.
To learn more about the performance, visit: https://bardonthebeach.org/much-ado-about-nothing/