ASSESSING THE THREAT OF ILLICIT TRADE

The strain on global supply chains that stemmed out of the Covid-19 pandemic and the invasion of Ukraine, has propelled the trade of dangerous illicit goods around the world affecting a vast array of industries, and resulting in decreased economic growth, strengthening organized crime networks and creating health, safety and environmental risks. What is the magnitude of illicit trade in Canada and what key indicators can help assess the size this threat? How does illicit trade affect the local economy and consumers? What are the sources of these counterfeit goods and which channels are leveraged to reach the end consumer? What characteristics enable the development of illicit networks?

SPEAKERS

Joanne Crampton, Senior Advisor, Deloitte

Rick Barnum, Executive Director, National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco (NCACT)

Ben Parent, Vice President, Power Generation Sales (Canada), Cummins

Steven Blaney, CEO, Hydrogène Québec

Moderated by Melissa Fung, Freelance Journalist