Nancy Ward

Director of Grow Trade Consulting, Inc.
Canadian Trade Office, Conference of Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers.

[Nancy Ward @growtrade]

This is great news!

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

A milestone for #BC AgriTech! 🍄

Congrats to our client 4AG Robotics, named one of the Top 50 AgTech companies by @THRIVEAgriFood.

4AG’s AI-powered robots automate mushroom harvesting to help farmers boost efficiency & cut costs.

Read via @BetaKit: https://t.co/lU0gyFSGVD

[Nancy Ward @growtrade]

An interesting new attraction for Ontario's tourism and entertainment industry.

[Canadian Interiors @cdninteriors]

The attraction features Ontario’s first flying theatre, combining a 180-degree domed screen with motion seating and environmental effects to simulate a journey over Niagara’s landscape.
https://t.co/CVuBf7yLmM
https://t.co/CVuBf7yLmM

[Nancy Ward @growtrade]

Investment in Canadian Clean Tech!

[Heath MacDonald @CornwallHeath]

Les technologies propres sont au cœur de l'avenir de l'agriculture canadienne. La semaine dernière, nous avons annoncé l'octroi d'une aide pouvant atteindre 30 millions de dollars à six organismes à but non lucratif par l'intermédiaire du programme ACT Accelerator.

[Nancy Ward @growtrade]

The FIFA World Cup is coming very soon and will make it very busy for the tourism, hospitality, foodservice, and many other industries in Canada.

[Statistics Canada @StatCan_eng]

⚽Since Canada is one of the host countries of this year’s #FIFAWorldCup, how will this popular global event affect the Canadian economy?

Follow our economic indicators to see the impact unfold: https://t.co/ValFAD8Pfq

@CanadaSoccerEN

[Nancy Ward @growtrade]

Great insights! #Poultry #egg #Canada

[Statistics Canada @StatCan_eng]

From farm to (data) table! 🚜🐔🍳

Wondering what these data look like today? New data are being collected through the 2026 #CensusOfAgriculture. https://t.co/0ZupTPdCtz

[Nancy Ward @growtrade]

Great insights on what Canadian consumers are paying attention to on their food labels.

[Canadian Grocer @CanadianGrocer]

Evolving #health priorities and new nutrition labels are influencing how Canadians evaluate what goes into their grocery carts. https://t.co/fBPtCUC6x0

[Nancy Ward @growtrade]

Developments in the advanced manufacturing sector in Canada, opportunities like this foster innovation and growth!

[ISED @ISED_CA]

.@NGen_Canada, one of Canada’s global #InnovationClusters, announced funding for a project led by @Nord_Space to strengthen space propulsion manufacturing capacity in Canada.

https://t.co/Qgg5C6UhTm

[Nancy Ward @growtrade]

Looks like protein is a popular topic in the food industry these days...

[Canadian Grocer @CanadianGrocer]

Canadian Grocer recently spoke with Bimbo Canada's Alejandra Regand about the consumer insights and science behind the company’s new hashtag#protein bread products. https://t.co/6ptSlKBeJD

[Nancy Ward @growtrade]

Looks like 2025 was a great year for AI-driven technology. What's in store for 2026?

[BetaKit @BetaKit]

AI wasn't just a trend in 2025. It was a structural shift.

@Osler_Law's new Deal Points report reveals that AI captured a massive 54 cents of every Canadian venture dollar last year, more than doubling its share from the year before.

https://t.co/k0R1DL4951

[Nancy Ward @growtrade]

This will indeed be an important merger within the Canadian mining industry.

[CIM.ORG @CIM_ICM]

The combined company will become Canada’s second-largest gold producer and is expected to produce about 1.1 million ounces of gold this year
https://t.co/6h4BnxoRSE

#MiningNews #Gold #FutureofMining #MiningMergers

[Nancy Ward @growtrade]

Helpful! AI has its benefits, and there's no doubt it's been adopted by many.

[PBS News @NewsHour]

Artificial intelligence-generated content is everywhere these days, making it increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction, particularly when it comes to breaking news.

Here are some tips for distinguishing AI-generated content from reality.
https://t.co/2DJry9tpuR

[Nancy Ward @growtrade]

The sector looks well positioned for growth!

[Agence spatiale canadienne @asc_csa]

Le secteur spatial canadien est en pleine croissance.

Le dernier rapport sur l’État du secteur spatial canadien montre que l'industrie a contribué pour 3,8 G$ dans l'économie du pays, a généré 5 G$ en revenus et a soutenu plus de 28 000 emplois en 2024.

[Nancy Ward @growtrade]

Attention, companies in the #auto sector, you may want to look into this Canadian event.

[APMA Canada @APMACanada]

Pleased to welcome @Aon_plc as a sponsor for #CAS2026!

In an era of rapid transformation, Aon helps the automotive industry navigate volatility and make better decisions across risk and talent strategies. 🚗⚡

🎟️ Register now: https://t.co/XgzTt0g4Ov

#CanadaAutomotiveSummit

[Nancy Ward @growtrade]

The power of social media and targeted advertising!

[Canadian Grocer @CanadianGrocer]

In a survey of #millennial shoppers in Canada and the U.S. by research firm Cashew, 78% of respondents said they had purchased a specific food or ingredient after seeing it on social media. https://t.co/rXch1aVbwA

[Nancy Ward @growtrade]

"Canada has emerged as a frontrunner in the race to build commercial quantum computers..." great news from the Canadian quantum sector!

[BetaKit @BetaKit]

Québec quantum company Nord Quantique raised $30 million USD earlier this spring from investment giant @Fidelity in a deal that valued it at $1.4 billion USD.

https://t.co/oTX9VjmaS1

[Nancy Ward @growtrade]

As per Fisheries and Oceans Canada, over $3.2 billion CAD worth of lobster is exported annually (2024). Can't go wrong with a freshly steamed lobster, paired with melted butter.

[Au Canada @AuCanada]

C’est la #SaisonDuHomard au Canada et le moment idéal pour manger une guédille au homard! Le Canada est également l’un des plus grands exportateurs mondiaux de homard, grâce à ses pratiques de pêche durables. Comment préparez-vous votre homard?

[Nancy Ward @growtrade]

It's good to see positive changes in the #procurement and #supplychain industries! #StatisticsCanada

[Supply Professional magazine @SupplyProMag]

Statistics Canada says #wholesale sales, excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain, rose 1.9 per cent to $89 billion in March. #procurement #industry #supplychain
https://t.co/ZoyLAr7hhW

[Nancy Ward @growtrade]

A great tool!

[Waterloo EDC @WaterlooEDC]

Save 20–30% on manufacturing costs in Waterloo Region. Our new Manufacturing Cost Calculator lets you compare labour, building and electricity costs in cities across North America. Compare savings here: https://t.co/Pv7XzIO2oh

[Nancy Ward @growtrade]

This Canadian Grocer article highlights the importance and power behind authentic branding, especially in the food sector.

Consumers care about the food they eat, analyze messaging from food brands, and value authenticity. Read the article below!

https://t.co/8pIjrZUKHz

[Nancy Ward @growtrade]

Very grateful for all Canadian seafood and #Fishery industry, which includes shrimp!

[Canada @Canada]

#ShrimpSeason is here in Canada! In Canadian waters, there are more than 100 species of shrimp and there are so many ways to enjoy them like in a #SeafoodBoil, garlic butter, pasta, tacos or the all-you-can eat format. What’s your favourite way to enjoy Canadian shrimp? 🦐 😋