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Personalized Web pages for Canadian clients
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The Trade Commissioner Service helps companies that have researched and selected their target markets. We work with companies that can demonstrate their commitment to succeed in the global marketplace. Whether you're a small or large company, new or experienced in foreign markets, you need to prepare for the challenges of international business. Trade Commissioners can help you. (Note: If your organization delivers programs and services for Canadian business clients, please consult our list of services for partner-clients.)
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Services offered by our 140 offices abroad include:
Our Service Commitment
- We will contact you within five working days of receiving your inquiry
- We treat all requests confidentially
- All of our trade offices abroad provide the services listed above
In countries where we do not have offices, our ability to provide the above services is limited.
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If you are prepared to do business abroad, register as a client of the Trade Commissioner Service. By registering with us, Canadian business clients:
- receive a personalized Virtual Trade Commissioner Web page containing market information and business leads that match their international business interests;
- can request services online from the trade officers responsible for their industry in the markets of interest to them;
- are informed of new information related to their industry and target markets as it becomes available;
- make information on their company available to our staff abroad.
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The Trade Commissioner Service is listening!
- If you have any questions related to the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) or would like to provide comments, please contact us. This can be done by phone: 1-888-306-9991; by fax: 1-613-996-1225; or by e-mail: feedback.tcs@dfait-maeci.gc.ca.
- See the results of our 2004 Client Survey (PDF format) / (HTML format).
- TCS Client Surveys: Snapshot of results (PDF format) / (HTML format).
We'll help you assess your potential in your target market and provide:
- advice on doing business in the market;
- an indication of major barriers, regulations and certifications;
- notification of upcoming events (trade fairs, conferences, seminars, trade missions); and
- suggested next steps.
We may have market reports available for some sectors. Should you need additional market research, we can refer you to local firms.
Need a list of qualified contacts in your target market? We can get it. These sources have the local knowledge you need to refine and implement your market entry strategy. The list can include:
- potential buyers, partners
- agents, manufacturers' representatives
- distributors, importers
- consultants, accountants
- government officials
- associations, chambers of commerce
- freight forwarders
- lawyers and patent attorneys
- technology sources
- financial institutions
We'll let you know of any charges for access to specialized databases.
Once you decide to visit the country you want to do business in, we can provide practical advice on timing and organizing your trip, including lists of:
- local hotels;
- business support services;
- interpreters and translator;
- local transport providers.
Please use your travel agent to make appropriate hotel and travel arrangements.
One of our officers will meet with you personally to discuss the most recent developments in your target market and your future needs.
Simply notify our office of your visit at least two weeks before your departure.
We'll provide information on local market organizations or companies you have identified.
You'll always be informed of any access charges to specialized databases. Credit checks are generally referred to specialized agencies.
Do you have an urgent business or market access problem? Connect with us abroad.
We cannot enter into private disputes or act as customs brokers, sales agents, collection agents or lawyers.
For the following services, our offices will refer you to a third-party who generally charges a fee:
Extensive program of appointments, logistical support, business support services, participation in events, temporary office or display space.
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