Western Economic Diversification Canada
www.wd-deo.gc.ca
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Export Assistance
There are many programs and services to assist companies in developing and adapting new technologies.
Saskatchewan Programs
Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership (STEP)
STEP is a member-based organization that works in partnership with Saskatchewan exporters and emerging exporters to help provincial businesses realize global marketing opportunities through specially tailored services and programs.
http://www.sasktrade.com/
National Programs
CATA Alliance
CATA is an alliance of technology companies (most of whom export).
http://www.cata.ca/
Export Development Canada
EDC provides Canadian exporters with financing, insurance and bonding services as well as foreign market expertise. Three programs include Export Credit Insurance for accounts receivable; Bonds to guarantee your bond to the bank; Export Financing to lend money to foreign buyers to buy Canadian services/products. Fees are charged for each program.
http://www.edc.ca/
International Trade Canada regional offices
Provide assistance and information on opportunities for international trade to export-ready companies. Contact the regional office in Saskatoon at 975-5315.
http://www.infoexport.gc.ca/
Trade Commissioner Service
For companies who are export-ready. Provides information on market prospects, visit information, local company information, face-to-face briefings, key contact searches and trouble shooting for various countries.
http://www.infoexport.gc.ca/
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) officers provide assistance to companies who are thinking about exporting but are not yet export-ready. WD works with partners and the Team Canada Inc. network to deliver export ready services to Western Canadian businesses.
