International Trade Canada (Regional Offices)
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT)
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2006-04-05
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In partnership with the Regional Trade Network, the regional offices (ROs) of International Trade Canada (ITCan) can help direct you to the existing products and services that relate to your particular exporting needs. Their mandate is to work within the Team Canada Inc (TCI) partnership to substantially increase the number of Canadian exporters, to expand and diversify exports and to support the investment initiatives of Canadian small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). An unprecedented effort to streamline export services to the Canadian business community, TCI is a network of government and private sector export service providers that helps Canadian business succeed in world markets. Clients achieve maximum benefit by receiving the right kinds of services, quickly and efficiently.
Eligibility Criteria
The ROs provide services to Canadian SMEs that have demonstrated a strong commitment to opening a new export market or further developing an existing one.
Summary
What services are offered?
Located in every province, ROs provide a full range of trade development services and assistance to Canadian SMEs, including:
If you are already exporting or you have a product or service with export potential and you are ready to become an exporter, the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) of ITCan can help you implement an export strategy. We can also recommend other specialized export services that are available here in Canada or through our offices abroad.
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Market and Industry Information
To compete in the global marketplace, your company needs up-to-date foreign market information and intelligence to guide your export strategy and plans. TCS offices are constantly gathering and analyzing such data for the benefit of Canadian exporters and help you connect with trade commissioners and potential partners in target markets.
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Advice on Export Financing
Our offices can advise you of available funding programs in your province or territory that can help you share the costs and risks of entering and expanding in foreign markets.
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Trade Fairs, Missions and Events
If you want to check out your target market on the ground, we recommend international trade fairs and trade missions that will match your company's needs. We also work with partners to organize seminars and events in Canada that will help you learn about business environments and opportunities abroad.
Where to obtain more information
Companies looking for general information on export programs and services should first contact the Team Canada inc Export Information Service at 1-888-811-1119. You can also call to request the following documents:
Nova Scotia Contact(s):
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
5th Floor, World Trade and Convention Centre
1800 Argyle Street
P.O. Box 940, Station M
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 2V9
Telephone: (902) 426-7540
Fax: (902) 426-5218
Toll-free (information): 1-800-267-8376 (in Canada)
TTY (hearing impaired): (613) 944-9136
E-mail: hlfax@international.gc.ca
Web site:
http://www.international.gc.ca/menu-en.asp
National Contact(s):
Regional Office Support Unit
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Lester B. Pearson Building
125 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0G2
Telephone: (613) 944-0300; 1-888-306-9991 (feedback line)
Toll-free (information): 1-800-267-8376 (in Canada)
TTY (hearing impaired): (613) 944-9136
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