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Wednesday February 25

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Canadian culture, wine & Expat life come together

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Canadian Wine Tasting & Expat Masterclass

Join Canadians in London for a wine tasting featuring a truly delicious selection of fine Canadian and Italian wines, paired with delicious themed canapés.

 

Theo Svedberg & Jaspreet Hodgson representing Iconic Wineries of British Columbia will lead the BC Canadian wine discussions, while Dan Belmont of Good Wine Good People takes on Ontario & Nova Scotia. Fellow Canadian Eric Sabourin, founder of Falcon Vintners, and well known host of some of London's finest Italian tastings, will lead our Italian tasting.

You are in for a treat with lots of wine and food and a great value event as always!

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Event Program

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  • Mark Sultana – Welcome & Canadians in London Overview

  • Dan Belmont – NS & Ont wines & themed canapés.

  • Theo Svedberg & Jaspreet Hodgson - BC wineries & themed canapés.

  • Eric Sabourin - Fine Italian wines & themed canapés.

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  • Partner Presentations 

    • Wayne Bewick – Expat & Multi-Jurisdictional Tax 

    • Louisa Berry – Expat Banking Solutions

    • Pas Bellini – UK & Expat Mortgage Market

    • Morgan Englebretson - Canadian Mortgage Market

    • Warren Whyte – Beat the Banks & Save on FX Costs

    • Mike Gays – All Things Pet Relocation​​​

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​​​​Exclusive Sidebar Sessions

 

Book your free 15 session with a registered professional .

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  • 15 mins free one to one expert advice

  • Relocation, Banking, Accounting or FX​​​

 

Book in advance to secure your free session

Tasting Team & Presenters

Theo Svedberg - Iconic Wineries of B.C.

Theo Svedberg is the UK & Europe Representative for Iconic Wineries of British Columbia, working closely with trade partners to build awareness and distribution for some of Canada’s most respected, family-owned wine estates.

With a strong background in premium and fine wines, and as a WSET Diploma holder, Theo specialises in representing terroir-driven portfolios from British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, including Mission Hill Family Estate, CheckMate Artisanal Winery, and Martin’s Lane. He is recognised for his engaging approach to wine education and his ability to connect producers with buyers across key European markets.

Theo is passionate about showcasing the quality, precision, and international potential of Canadian wine and looks forward to introducing more UK and European wine lovers to the depth and diversity of the IWBC portfolio.

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Eric Sabourin - Founder Falcon Vintners

Eric is the founder of Falcon Vintners and brings over 30 years’ experience in the fine wine trade, with a particular passion for Italian wines. Eric is known for organising some of the most exclusive Italian wine tastings in London. He’s looking forward to meeting fellow Canadian wine lovers in London and sharing a carefully curated tasting.

Outside of wine, Eric’s passions include music, from The Tragically Hip and Rush to Wagner.

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Louisa Berry - HSBC Expat

Louisa Berry is a seasoned business development professional at HSBC Expat, specialising in global mobility and expatriate banking solutions. With a strong track record in shaping strategic growth initiatives, Louisa brings expertise in tailored financial services for individuals living and working abroad. She is also an active voice in the global mobility community, frequently collaborating with industry networks and professionals.

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Book a Sidebar with Louisa

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Wayne Bewick - Trowbridge Tax 

Previously based in London for 12 years, Wayne Bewick is Managing Director at Trowbridge Professional Corporation, specialising in cross-border tax planning for expatriates and international clients. A CPA in both Canada and the U.S., as well as a Certified Financial Planner, Wayne has over two decades of experience advising globally mobile individuals. He regularly speaks at international forums on tax compliance, mobility, and expat financial strategies.

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Book a Sidebar with Wayne

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Morgan Englebretsen - Canadian Mortgages

​Serving Canadian Expats Since 2020
Splitting time between Montreal and London, UK, Morgan brings a global perspective to the mortgage process. As an independent broker, he specialises in navigating the unique challenges Canadian expats face when buying or refinancing property in Canada.  

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Book a Sidebar with Morgan

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Mark Sultana - Managing Director

Mark Sultana is a Canadian-born entrepreneur and community leader based in London, best known as a driving force behind Canadians in London.

With more than 30 years of international experience across emerging industries, real estate, and community building, Mark has become a trusted voice within the expat community. Mark has been invited to speak on Sky News, CTV, Global & CBC Canada.

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Jaspreet Hodgson - Goedhuis Waddesdon

Jaspreet is a wine professional at Goedhuis Waddesdon, the UK importer for several of British Columbia’s most prestigious wineries, including Mission Hill, CheckMate, and Martin’s Lane.  Jaspreet holds the WSET Diploma and is widely recognised for her expertise and advocacy of the growing international profile of Canadian wines - particularly those from British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley.

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Dan Belmont - Wine Educator 

Dan Belmont is a New York–born, London-based wine educator and entrepreneur, and the founder of Good Wine Good People - a wine club and importer dedicated to making wine discovery approachable and fun. A certified WSET Level 3 and American Wine Expert, Dan is known for his engaging style and deep knowledge of New York wines. He also works as Wine Ambassador for Liebherr UK and collaborates with leading producers and organizations to champion quality, authenticity, and great storytelling in wine.

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Warren Whyte - Halo FX

Warren Whyte is Head of Revenue at Halo Financial Ltd, a London-based foreign exchange specialist focused on providing cross-border transfer and FX risk mitigation solutions for both Expats & Businesses.

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Book a Sidebar with Warren

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Mike Gays - Global Pet Relocation

Mike Gays is Managing Director of Global Pet Relocation, where he leads the company in delivering exceptional door-to-door pet transport services worldwide.  Having grown up in the sector as the son of a pet-relocation entrepreneur, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Business & Politics from Aston University and now oversees strategic growth, operations, and client experience. 

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Book a Sidebar with Mike

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Pasquale Bellini - UK Mortgage Broker

Pasquale “Pas” Bellini is a multilingual mortgage and protection specialist with over 15 years’ experience in financial services worldwide.  Pas advises on all types of lending, including first-time buyer, home mover, remortgage, buy-to-let, and expat mortgages across the UK and mainland Europe.  He also specialises in protection solutions, including Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, and Buildings & Contents Insurance, helping clients protect both their property and their future.

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Book a Sidebar with Pas

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