Canadian Trade and Investment Resources

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Trade Resources

The following online resources offer valuable information, services and programs for companies considering trade opportunities. For more information visit our Trade and Investment Frequently Asked Questions (Link 1).

Government of Canada

• Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT)
  DFAIT works to strengthen rules-based trading arrangements and to expand free and fair market access at regional and global levels.  The department collaborates with partners in both the public and private sector to achieve economic opportunity and enhanced security for Canadians at home and abroad. DFAIT provides services and programs to assist companies in establishing a presence in global markets as well as information to foreign investors interested in investing in Canada.
  Source: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
• Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
  Contains valuable information that will help companies prepare an export plan and develop a market entry strategy. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada's Trade Commissioners, located in more than 150 cities worldwide, can help implement strategies and provide advice on how to take advantage of international business opportunities.
  Source: Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
• Virtual Trade Commissioner
  A personalized online gateway of the Trade Commissioner Service that connects companies to key information and trade commissioners in their target market.
  Source: Virtual Trade Commissioner
• Trade Data Online
  Provides the ability to generate customized reports on Canada and U.S. trade in goods with over 200 countries.
  Source: Trade Data Online
• Canada’s Gateways
  This website provides information on Canada’s National Policy Framework for Strategic Gateways and Trade Corridors, which supports strategies to strengthen Canada’s position in international commerce. Here you will find links to Canada’s three main Gateway and Corridor Initiatives as well as information on Foreign Trade Zones. Visit the website to learn more about Canada’s Tax and Duty Advantages and to download the free trade zones PDF booklet.

Canada Business
Canada Business provides a wide range of information on government services, programs and regulations relevant to existing and potential business entrepreneurs, through an organized network of service centres across Canada. The network also provides entrepreneurs and small businesses with export readiness services and information.
Source: Canada Business

Alberta (Trade Resources)
The Government of Alberta provides a list of online resources for companies considering market opportunities to export their goods and services. Alberta companies have exclusive access to and use of the Electronic Business Intelligence Service, a source for export market intelligence, international company profiles, business opportunities, reports and web links of international organizations and associations.
Source: Government of Alberta

British Columbia (Trade Resources)
Small Business BC helps local businesses grow through international trade by offering advisory services through their TradeStart program. TradeStart is a joint federal-provincial supported trade advisory service to assist small and medium sized enterprises in British Columbia prepare to enter international markets. TradeStart provides export/import entrepreneurs with information, referrals, seminars, specialized tools and individual advisory services to enable them to expand their markets, enhance productivity, strengthen their competitiveness and achieve international sales.
Source: TradeStart

Manitoba (Trade Resources)
Manitoba Trade and Investment services and programs are tailored to provide support for new and emerging exporters as well as assistance for experienced exporters to enter new international markets. Dedicated Trade and Investment consultants will work  one-on-one with companies to help take businesses to the next level.
Source: Government of Manitoba

Saskatchewan (Trade Resources)
The Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) is a government/industry partnership, championing the province’s export industry and assists provincial businesses in realizing global marketing opportunities while finding custom solutions for Saskatchewan exporters. STEP provides core services structured to develop member export sales and enable companies to stay strong in the global marketplace.
Source: Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership

Export Development Canada (EDC)
EDC provides Canadian exporters with finance, insurance and bonding services as well as foreign market expertise. EDC's sophisticated trade finance solutions can help exporters compete in more than 200 countries, including higher-risk and emerging markets.
Source:  Export Development Canada

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
The BDC provides financial services for Canadian small and medium-sized businesses.
Source: Business Development Bank of Canada

Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
The CCC offers financing to Canadian companies selling to international organizations and foreign government agencies such as NASA and the US Department of Defense.
Source: Canadian Commercial Corporation

Canadian Manufactures and Exporters (CME)
Formally known as the Alliance of Manufacturers and Exporters Canada, the CME has been a champion for manufacturers and exporters in Canada since 1871. On the export front, members are fully supported by programs and market intelligence with international linkages in markets around the world and with staff specialists able to offer expert assistance.
Source: Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Canada

I.E. Canada
This association represents private sector importers and exporters.

Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Provides a number of essential trade services, including securing a trade carnet and trade documentation services.
Source: Canada Business

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Investment Resources

This list of online resources provides information to companies considering investment opportunities in Western Canada.  For more information visit our Trade and Investment Frequently Asked Questions (Link 2).

Invest in Canada
Invest in Canada provides services and assistance to multinational companies planning to invest in Canadian businesses or expand their operations in our country.
Source: Invest in Canada

Alberta (Investment Resources)
Resources to help companies locate business and investment opportunities in the province of Alberta.
Source: Government of Alberta

British Columbia (Investment Resources)
Invest British Columbia is a single point of service for companies and site selection professionals exploring business location and expansion opportunities in British Columbia, Canada.
Source: Invest British Columbia

Manitoba (Investment Resources)
Invest in Manitoba provides information and resources to help companies locate business and investment opportunities in the province of Manitoba.
Source: Invest in Manitoba

Saskatchewan (Investment Resources)
Resources, tools and information to help companies locate and identify investment opportunities in Saskatchewan.
Source: Enterprise Saskatchewan