December 18, 2025 – CILTNA Webinar: “The Budget, Tariffs & Infrastructure: Your Canadian Business Adventure! Charting a Course Through Challenges—and Spotting Opportunities Along the Way”
Date/Time
Date(s) - 18 December 2025
1:00 pm EST - 2:00 pm EST
Join us on Thursday, December 18 at 1 pm ET/ 10 am PT for a free 60 minute webinar: “The Budget, Tariffs & Infrastructure: Your Canadian Business Adventure! Charting a Course Through Challenges—and Spotting Opportunities Along the Way”.
Our panel of experts will bring you up to speed on how recent Federal Budget investments are supercharging trade-enhancing infrastructure, from bustling ports to high-speed rails. Get the inside scoop on today’s import and export trends and discover how businesses are navigating these changes. Whether you’re a seasoned shipper or just curious about what’s happening at the border, this session promises fresh insights and a dash of fun.
*There will be prizes, so register today to secure your spot!
About the presenters:
Joy Nott, Partner, Trade & Customs, KPMG Canada
Prior to joining the KPMG Trade and Customs Practice in July 2018 as Partner, Joy Nott was President and CEO of the Canadian Importers and Exporters Association (I.E.Canada) for 8 years. Joy has over 30 years of experience in customs compliance having started her career in Montreal work for over 10 years for well known customs brokers/freight forwarders giving her hands on operational experience. She has also worked for global accounting firms and large US based banks before returning to KPMG as a partner in 2018.
In her role at I.E.Canada, Joy sat on various Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) working groups and provided input on various program and policies from the design phase through to implementation by the CBSA. Joy continues to sit on the CBSA Border Commercial Consultative Committee (BCCC) in an advisory capacity.
Joy has sat on various committees as advisors to Federal Ministers and has testified before both the House of Commons and Senate Committees on International trade on matters directly impacting Canadian importers and exporters.
Joy is a frequent commentator on BNN, CTV and CBC television on matters of trade and supply chain.
Joy’s credentials include a Bachelor of Arts from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec in 1987. She later sought and received honours when writing for her qualified customs brokers’ status in 1990. In 1993, Joy gained her professional customs brokerage status. In 2011, Joy gained her P.Log designation (Professional Logistician).
Cathy Campbell, Executive Advisor, Responsible Distribution Canada
Ms. Campbell has been with RDC for 28+ years. Cathy retired from her role as President in December 2021. She continues to assist the Association in its advocacy efforts and as a mentor.
RDC is a trade association for the Canadian chemical and ingredient supply chain, representing its members opposite Government, and all stakeholders. RDC’s members commit to a chemical management system known as Responsible Distribution®, based on the continual improvement program for transportation, health, safety, environment, stewardship and sustainability. Cathy is proud to represent an industry that believes in doing the right thing.
Previously to RDC, Ms. Campbell worked in the banking industry having held many positions, including Manager. Following that, she went back to school and got her degree in social work.
Cathy has won awards from The Royal Canadian Mounted Police for the work she has done at RDC with the chemical diversion program. She has been involved with two video productions Courage in Red an RCMP program and Deadly by Design a Doc Zone production.
Cathy is a lifelong volunteer and has been on multiple Boards. She is now a volunteer with The Royal Canadian Legion and other non-profit groups.
Alan Dewar, Executive Vice President, Client Service and Regulatory Affairs, GHY International
Importing—it’s in Al’s blood.
From trusted trader programs and pre-screening to post-audit and post-release reviews, Al has spent his career navigating every layer of cross-border compliance.
- Professionally, Al serves as Executive Vice President of GHY International. Founded in 1901, GHY is not only Canada’s oldest customs brokerage—it’s also one of the fastest-growing, delivering innovative solutions across North America.
- Personally, Al’s family story is rooted in international adoption, reinforcing his belief that global movement—whether of goods or people—requires care, respect, and thoughtful preparation.
Al knows that importing can be incredibly rewarding, but only when planned strategically before, during, and after each transaction to ensure the right outcome.
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Last modified: 26 November 2025