DOING BUSINESS WITH CANADA

SITE: https://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/dbc/DoingBusinessWithCanada-en.aspx

SUMMARY: The Government of Canada's primary internet site for the international audience, Canada International is your one-stop source of information for preparing to do business in Canada. Buying, selling, investing, partnering and more...

TRADE COMMISSIONER SERVICE OF THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA

SITE: www.infoexport.gc.ca

SUMMARY: The Trade Commissioner Service helps Canadian companies that have researched and selected their target markets abroad. Trade Officers (from the Department of International Trade Canada � ITCanada) work with Canadian companies that can demonstrate their commitment to succeed in the global marketplace through research, making key contact and exploring product/service expansion. The Department of Trade will work with small or large companies, new or experienced in foreign markets, to help prepare for the challenges of international business.

The Trade Commissioner Service provides the following 6 services to Canadian clients:
1 Market prospect information to assess your market potential in our region: geographic and/or sectoral information, advice on doing business, etc
2 Key contacts - Qualified contacts and partners in our region: buyers, distributors, lawyers, etc.
3 Local company information - Current information on businesses in our region
4 Visit information - Practical guidance on organizing your trip: hotels, interpreters, support services, etc�
5 Face-to-face briefings - Market intelligence from our officers in the field.
6 Troubleshooting advice on resolving critical business challenges

EXPORTING TO CANADA

SITE: www.tfoc.ca

SUMMARY: The Trade Facilitation Office of Canada (TFOC) exists to assist developing countries on how to export to the Canadian market. TFOC provides information on the Canadian import market and is a source of training for exporting and for investment attraction for developing and transition economy countries.

TFOC is a not-for-profit organization and therefore charges for training and technical assistance programs.

 TFOC provides:
� Advice and training to assist with developing export and investment capability for foreign governments and private companies

� Seminars and guides for exporters from developing countries

� Sector-specific market reports

� Trade Missions to Canada for developing country exporters and buying missions to client countries for Canadian importers

� Database of qualified export contacts

� Newsletter outlining opportunities to Canadian importers, buyers and agents about export offers from developing countries

TRADE INFORMATION

SITE: https://www.strategis.ic.gc.ca

SUMMARY: Strategis Canada is a resource that provides up-to-date commercial information about Canada.  This site provides databases of Canadian companies working within specific sectors and with specific capabilities.  As well, this site has tools to determine import and export trade statistics within Canada, and internationally. 

INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRES

SITE: www.itc.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/initc-cci.nsf/Intro

SUMMARY: ITCan regional offices are located in every province and work to help Canadian companies, primarily small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to become exporters, diversify exports and support investment initiatives.

EXPORT DEVELOPMENT CANADA

SITE: www.edc.ca

SUMMARY: Export Development Canada provides Canadian exporters with financing, insurance and bonding services as well as foreign market expertise.

CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORPORATION

SITE: www.ccc.ca

SUMMARY: The CCC specializes in international procurement markets for Canadian exporters and provides services to help them win export sales. The CCC helps with business leads, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract management.

COURSES ON CONDUCTING BUSINESS IN CANADA

LINK:  Doing business in Canada.pdf (172.56 KB)

SUMMARY:  Bouchereau Lingua International is a Canadian organization specializing in courses on conducting business in Canada.  With centres in Toronto, Montreal, and Quebec, and more than 26 years of experience, BLI focuses on teaching executives the cultural and linguistical requirements for success in the Canadian business environment.