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Event Details [In-Person]
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
📍 Location: Tool Shed Beer & BBQ | 801 30 St NE #9, Calgary, AB T2A 5L7
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM MST

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Cross-Border Smarts: Navigate Tariffs, Rules & Risks with Confidence

Join GHY International in Calgary for an evening of smart discussion and even better networking. Hear from leading trade lawyer Sabrina Bandali of Bennett Jones, followed by a roundtable with real importers sharing real tactics. Learn what’s next for Canadian and US Trade Relations, the future of USMCA and hear real compliance stories from Calgary-based importers and exporters.

Good insights. Great conversations. Even better company.

What You’ll Learn

✅ The outlook for Canadian and U.S. trade policy

✅ What 2026 may bring for CUSMA and the sunset review

✅ CBSA enforcement priorities impacting importers and exporters

✅ Key updates on sanctions, export controls, and enforcement risks

✅ Practical strategies to manage compliance, cost, and risk

Who Should Attend

✓ Importers, exporters, and cross-border logistics professionals
✓ Executives and operations leaders forecasting duties and tariffs
✓ Business leaders navigating international supply chains

Featured Speakers

SABRINA A. BANDALI
Partner and Head, International Trade and Investment,
Bennett Jones LLP

Sabrina A. Bandali helps Canadian and international clients navigate a broad range of international trade and investment law issues. She provides strategic advice related to free trade and investment protection agreements, customs law, foreign corrupt practices, economic sanctions, export controls, trade remedies, supply chain/forced labour and international disputes, including investment treaty arbitration. She represents clients in a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, technology, consumer products, retail/fashion, life sciences, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals and agriculture.

Sabrina is a tenacious advocate for her clients. She has litigated matters before ad hoc international arbitration tribunals, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (including the Commercial List). She represents clients in trade verifications, trade remedy disputes and appeals of customs valuation, tariff classification, and origin decisions by the Canada Border Services Agency.

As part of her advisory practice, Sabrina helps clients understand the tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade that affect importers and exporters. She develops practical strategies to optimize clients’ cross-border trade activity, including helping them navigate supply chain compliance risks. Sabrina assists businesses in designing and implementing anti-corruption, sanctions, forced labour and import/export compliance programs and conducts related internal investigations and audits.

Sabrina is a frequent speaker on matters related to international trade law and policy, and has testified about Canada’s sanctions regime before the Canadian Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade. She is an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, where she teaches domestic and international anti-corruption law.

Sabrina is a member of the Advocates’ Society, American Bar Association, Canadian Bar Association and Transparency International. She is a Past Chair of the Canadian Bar Association national Women Lawyers Forum.

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KEVIN ORR
Manager-Customs Compliance,
Sunoco LP

Kevin Orr is a seasoned trade compliance professional with over 15 years of experience guiding organizations through the complexities of cross-border trade regulations in both Canada and the United States. With a strong foundation in customs operations and regulatory frameworks, Kevin has built a reputation for delivering practical, business-aligned compliance solutions that support growth while minimizing risk.

He currently serves as Manager of Customs Compliance at Sunoco, where he leads the company’s efforts in ensuring adherence to international trade laws and customs regulations. In this role, Kevin oversees the development and implementation of compliance processes, manages international documentation, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to maintain seamless import and export operations.

Prior to joining Sunoco, Kevin played a pivotal role at Parkland Corporation, where he designed and implemented a robust import compliance program for both U.S. and Canadian operations. His work included establishing procedures for tariff classification, managing tariff and USMCA origin claims, conducting internal audits, overseeing customs broker performance, and delivering targeted training programs to enhance organizational compliance awareness.

Earlier in his career, Kevin held progressive roles at Cargill, TJX Canada, Cole International, and FedEx Express, where he gained hands-on experience in customs documentation, duty assessment, and operational compliance. These roles provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end supply chain and the practical challenges companies face in maintaining trade compliance.

Kevin is known for his solutions-focused approach, combining regulatory expertise with operational insight to help businesses stay compliant in a dynamic global trade environment. He is passionate about continuous improvement and is committed to helping organizations navigate regulatory change with confidence and clarity.

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GREG GERRITSEN, CITP® | FIBP®, LCB
Global Logistics and Trade Compliance Manager,
Phoenix Technology Services

With over two decades steering logistics and trade compliance for importers and exporters, my mission is to foster operational excellence. Leading teams, we continue to develop best practices in logistics and compliance processes, ensuring global operations run seamlessly and cost-effectively.

Specializing in Customs Regulations and Logistics, my role encompasses supervising warehouse operations, navigating complex Customs and Transportation requirements, and providing detailed guidance to business units. This strategic approach to international trade is not just my job—it’s a commitment to excellence in a field that demands precision and continuous improvement.

BENITA LEE, B. MGT., CCS, US/CA
Global Logistics and Trade Compliance Manager
Managing Consultant | Trade Advisor | Program Specialist
Benita Lee Professional Services

Benita works across three strategic tracks to support leaders and decision-makers who are ready to drive change across borders, sectors, and communities:

𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆: With over 20 years of experience in international trade, customs compliance, and supply chain strategy, I specialize in guiding organizations through the complexities of cross-border operations. As a dual-certified customs professional in both Canada and the U.S., I offer rare expertise that bridges regulatory gaps and unlocks operational efficiency.

𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: For service providers looking to expand their reach, I offer tailored strategies that foster trust, spark meaningful conversations, and convert relationships into long-term partnerships. I bring a deep understanding of stakeholder dynamics and the nuance required to build bridges that last.

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MACKENZIE WEST
Director, Market Development, GHY

Agenda

✅ [3:00 – 3:15 PM] Welcome!
Get checked in, meet peers, connect early, and get comfortable.

✅ [3:15 – 4:15 PM] What’s on the Horizon in Trade
Trade lawyer Sabrina Bandali shares what’s ahead for US and Canada trade relations, CUSMA, enforcement, sanctions, and compliance. Sharp insights without the jargon.

    ✅ [4:15 – 4:30 PM] Stretch & Mingle
    Grab another snack and meet someone new.

    ✅ [4:30 – 5:30 PM] Importer Insights: Real Talk Roundtable
    Candid stories from importers and exporters on what’s working, what’s not, and how to stay ahead. Interactive Q&A encouraged.

    ✅ [5:30 – 6:00 PM] BBQ, Brews & Game Time
    Wrap up with a snack and relaxed conversation. Because networking is where the real insights happen. We are only as good as the people we surround ourselves with.

    What Attendees Loved About Our In-Person Learning Events

    “Thank you, GHY, for bringing like-minded importers together to ask questions, gather new ideas, and hear about real-life best practices.”

    Amanda Salmond
    Trade Compliance Manager, Canada

    “One of the most valuable aspects of this event was the chance to connect with fellow industry stakeholders, especially other importers, as the open discussions provided an incredibly helpful forum to share common challenges.”

    Neelam Sandhu, CTCS, CCS (Canada & USA)
    Foreign Trade Manager

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