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Unconscious Bias Awareness for an Inclusive Workplace Environment
This course raises awareness about bias and shares mitigation strategies with the objective to promote respect, inclusion and equality at workplace. The course considers social constructions and mental processes to build an understanding of unconscio

Understanding and Working with Canada’s Free Trade Agreements for Trade Commissioners
This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. This course aims at presenting the key concepts covered in Free Trade Agreements and offering an overview of the agreement(s) relevant to your market. It includes the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) , the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). The course covers topics of interest such as rules of origin and public procurement, as well as tools and resources available to trade commissioners and practical exercises that allow to apply the acquired knowledge.

Understanding and Working with the European Union
This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. This course provides an introduction to the European Union and its institutions, as well as an increased understanding of how it interacts with Canada.

Understanding Diversity and Inclusion
This course is only available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. This course will introduce core learning content and help learners develop a knowledge base. The goal is to strengthen competencies to leverage and lead a diverse workforce effectively, and to successfully promote inclusion and respect for diversity internationally. The initiative is a key component of the Government of Canada’s commitment to inclusion and respect for diversity, and to building a diverse public service ensuring that its institutions, policies and programs are inclusive.

Understanding International Trade Financing Options for Canadian Businesses
This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. This course covers trade-financing concepts critical to Canadian companies seeking to expand their business abroad. Topics include the export-transaction process, international business risks, commercial contracts and sources of financing, as well as programs and solutions offered by Canadian Crown corporations, commercial banks and credit insurance providers.

Understanding the Dynamics of the Middle East
This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. This course will discuss Canada’s priorities in the Middle East, the complex web of political and regional dynamics there and the cultural and economic trends shaping the region. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will

Using Communication and Translation Tools Abroad
This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. The course provides communication tips and translation tools that will help participants communicate with the local population and enable them to function in a foreign country more effectively with no proficiency in the local language. Learning Objec

Values and Ethics: From Theory to Practice
The purpose of this online course is to strengthen understanding of the department’s values and expected behaviours, and obligations and responsibilities as public servants. It provides tools and resources to support ethical decision-making and promo

Working with the Canadian Commercial Corporation: What You Need to Know
This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis. This course will familiarize Trade Commissioners with the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) and provide tools for greater collaboration between CCC and the department, to support Canadian exporters. In addition to in-class learning opportunities,
Next session: May 15, 2023 | 1 more dates