Industry Canada has various websites that provide a wealth of information on trade including importing, exporting, and researching international markets. Also included is information for investors interested in companies and regulations in the Canadian market.
The following three sections on Industry Canada's Strategis site contains many links to trade-related resources:
The Exporting web page contains links to various websites that can assist you including:
The Researching Markets Web page contains tools and databases to help users assess foreign and Canadian markets including:
Foreign Markets
Domestic Market
The Trade, Investment section located on Strategis is also a recommended first stop. Here, users can find information on:
- international business opportunities;
- trade and investment statistics;
- trade and investment policy;
- investment promotion; and
- internal trade.
Canada International is a Government of Canada website that provides non-Canadians with information on coming to Canada (visiting, studying, immigrating, working temporarily, etc.), doing business with Canada (buying, investing, partnering and more), and Canada and the world (e.g. foreign policy and security). Try the interactive tool, Doing Business with Canada, to find quick answers to questions about buying, selling, investing and partnering in Canada. Find out about Canada's international relations and global activities, including foreign policy and technological cooperation initiatives.
Canada's National Contact Point (NCP) is an interdepartmental committee of the federal government comprising representatives from various departments, including Industry Canada. The role of the NCP is to promote awareness of the guidelines published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in the document entitled The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and to ensure their effective implementation. This website contains key documents, information about the guidelines, national contact points, additional guideline information, and related links.
The Canada-Ontario Export Forum (COEF) is a partnership between federal and provincial government departments and agencies that offer various forms of export assistance to active and potential exporters. This website contains information on COEF partners, links, publications and a calendar of events. Check the available services for skills development, export counselling, market entry support, export financing and in-market assistance.
In the wake of the September 11 tragedy, Industry Canada has collected a series of links to help provide up-to-date information on issues relating to Canada–U.S. borders, including documents addressing border congestion, finding the latest border wait times on-line, and new initiatives to enhance airport security.
ExportSource.ca is provided by Team Canada Inc, a network of federal departments and agencies working with the provinces, territories and other partners to help Canadian businesses prepare for the global marketplace. Check this website for information on getting started, developing your export plan, identifying and entering your market, export financing, e-business for exporters, industry sector resources, exporting your services, and regional export information.
ImportSource.ca provides information to help you navigate each stage of the importing process. On behalf of ImportSource, the Canada Business Service Centres can provide answers to your importing questions. Browse this website to find information on:
- Preparing to import
- Developing your importing plan
- Import controls
- Identifying your suppliers
- Financing information
- Importing regulations
- Standards
- Other sources of import information
- Regional import information
Check the International Business Information website for information on trade policy news, public consultations, trade agreements, trade policy issues and trade negotiations, as well as country/region information, contacts, and resources and links.
The International Project Development Roadmap (IPDR) was prepared for Industry Canada in consultation with Canadian exporters to help existing and future Canadian exporters pursue international infrastructure opportunities. The IPDR guide provides a step-by-step approach or “roadmap” to ensure the rational and well-orchestrated development of international infrastructure and other capital projects. This website includes information on the purpose and concept of the roadmap, and takes you through the seven different roadmap “stations”: identification of a project, evaluation, development, financial structuring, negotiation, construction and operation, and additional information.
Trade Team Canada Sectors (TTCS) bring government and industry together to coordinate national trade development planning and activities in key industries such as aerospace and defence, automotive, health, and service. TTCS helps Canadian companies by opening doors and providing contacts; providing information about target markets and business opportunities; planning and implementing trade promotion activities; and showcasing Canadian capabilities abroad.
Non-Canadians who acquire control of an existing Canadian business or who wish to establish a new unrelated Canadian business are subject to the Investment Canada Act. The FAQs may help users determine if and how the Act applies to them. The site also provides access to the Act and regulations, on-line application forms, guidelines and administrative documents to assist you in the interpretation the of the Act, and quarterly statistics on the number of notifications and reviewed applications.
Industry Canada's Strategis for Investors provides several links which may assist users who are considering investing in Canada, including:
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