📅 Date: 2 December 2026
🕒 Time: 15:00 – 16:30 CET (09:00 – 10:30 EST)
📍 Location: Online
🌐 Language: English
In cooperation with Invest Halton Hills and the Circular Innovation Council (CIC), RETech invites you to the next edition of the Inside Out Webinar Series, focusing on business opportunities in the waste management and circular economy sector in Canada, with a particular emphasis on Ontario.
What to Expect
- Insights into Ontario’s waste management and circular economy market
- Key policy developments and market trends shaping the sector
- Business opportunities for German companies in Canada and North America
- Practical guidance on market entry, partnerships, and investment opportunities
Why Canada?
Canada is increasingly advancing circular economy principles as part of its efforts to strengthen resource efficiency, reduce waste, and support sustainable economic growth. In particular, the province of Ontario is implementing ambitious measures to improve waste diversion and recycling performance while promoting investment in clean technologies, advanced manufacturing, and resource recovery.
The expansion of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programmes, growing infrastructure investment, and increasing demand for innovative waste management solutions are creating new opportunities for international technology providers and service companies. As Canada’s largest economy and manufacturing hub, Ontario offers a strong foundation for companies seeking to establish a presence in the Canadian and broader North American markets.
The webinar will provide participants with an overview of the regulatory framework, key market drivers, and practical entry points for cooperation with Canadian stakeholders.
Get to Know Our Speakers
Graham Lowe is Senior Economic Development Officer at Invest Halton Hills and a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP). He leads investment attraction activities for the Town of Halton Hills, oversees the implementation of the municipality’s Foreign Direct Investment Strategy, and supports businesses through the Town’s Business Concierge programme. His work focuses on facilitating investment and helping international companies establish and grow their presence in Ontario.
Jo-Anne St. Godard is Executive Director of the Circular Innovation Council (CIC), a national non-profit organization advancing the circular economy in Canada. With more than 20 years of experience in public policy, corporate strategy, and regulatory compliance, she leads programmes, pilot projects, and multi-stakeholder partnerships that support the transition towards a low-carbon, circular economy.
Target Group
The webinar is designed for German companies and institutions from the waste management and circular economy sector seeking to enter or expand in the Canadian market. It is also relevant for organizations interested in exploring business opportunities, partnerships, and investment prospects in Ontario and the wider North American region.
About the Inside Out Webinar Series
The Inside Out webinar series provides German companies with exclusive insights into waste and recycling markets worldwide. Each session focuses on regions with strong market potential and current developments and is often linked to upcoming sector events or market engagement activities. The webinars feature local experts who share first-hand perspectives on business opportunities, regulatory frameworks, and market dynamics, helping participants identify and prepare for concrete international business opportunities.
We look forward to your participation!