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Supply Chain

Canada’s Back Open for Business — and China’s Bringing the Supply Chain

By Stefano October 29, 2026 5 min read

A trade show with ambitions as big as its guest list is headed to Markham, Ontario — and it’s betting that Canada-China commerce is just getting started.

The Third Toronto Trade Show (TTS 2027) officially launched at a press conference on September 25, drawing nearly 200 representatives from government, business associations, retailers, and industry groups. Organized by the Canada-China Enterprise Overseas Service Centre (CCEOSC), the show is set for May 22–23, 2027, at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre — and it’s shaping up to be the most ambitious edition yet.

What’s on the floor…

  • 10 exhibition zones and 30+ industry segments, spanning logistics, e-commerce, EVs, drones, AI, food & beverage, fashion, and more
  • 100+ Canadian and Chinese companies expected to participate, from established brands to emerging innovators
  • The 2026 edition featured 10,000+ individual products and attracted buyers from Canada, the US, Latin America, and the Middle East
  • Two international cooperation agreements signed at launch, covering education and supply chain development

Beyond the booth…

The headline announcement is Noah Prime — a new B2B digital platform designed to keep networking going 365 days a year. Think trade show, minus the sore feet. Exhibitors, buyers, and service providers will be able to showcase products, find partners, and exchange resources between editions.

CCEOSC is also partnering with IECIA, a network spanning 38 countries and regions, opening doors to Asia-Pacific markets for Canadian companies looking to expand east.

The show has heavyweight endorsements too — congratulatory messages arrived from Prime Minister Mark Carney, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, and various federal and municipal officials.

Looking ahead…

With AI integrations, a permanent digital matchmaking platform, and a growing international footprint, TTS 2027 is positioning itself less as an annual trade fair and more as a year-round bridge between two of the world’s biggest trading economies. For supply chain pros with eyes on Canada-China corridors, May 2027 just got a lot more interesting.

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