Invest in Canada
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT)
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2005-11-05
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The Investment, Innovation and Technology Branch (IIT) of International Trade Canada (ITCan) assists companies seeking to directly invest in Canada. Either as an initial investment or to expand existing Canadian operations, IPC business consultants work with companies to provide the information and strategic perspectives on Canadian-based advantages for servicing North American markets and for obtaining global market mandates.
Eligibility Criteria
Foreign investors looking for opportunities in Canada, either directly or through strategic alliances.
Eligible Activities
IIT's people and our easy-to-navigate Web site can provide you with:
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immediate, accurate, investment-related information, relevant to a business situation;
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international cost comparisons, including wages and taxes;
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advice on Canadian programs and regulations;
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site selection data;
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a comprehensive list of government and private sector contacts.
Summary
Canada´s Winning Secrets
Through Canadian diplomatic missions around the world, and with direct access to investment contacts at national, provincial and municipal levels within Canada, IIT is well positioned to provide assistance for your investment project. We invite you to explore all that Canada has to offer. Whether you are considering your own Canadian operation, working with a Canadian partner, or gaining a Canadian base for access to North American markets, Canada is a low-cost, competitive place to do business. Wondering where to begin the process? Let IIT help you.
IIT is the focal point for direct investment support in Canada. With direct contacts to Canadian investment officers in Canadian embassies and consulates around the world and to investment consultants at national, provincial and municipal levels within Canada, IIT has the capacity to assist companies with their direct investment decisions from the exploratory phase through to locations selection and follow-up.
IIT provides this straightforward, professional assistance free of charge. All services are provided confidentially. The services range from economic data for site selection to personal assistance for exploration visits and guidance on available incentives, regulations, transportation and taxation. IIT personnel can arrange introductions for company investors to meet government officials, suppliers at national and regional levels, academic and business consultants, visit technology clusters, or want to know more about Canadian research abilities that are integral to your company's direct investment decisions.
New Brunswick Contact(s):
See National Contact.
National Contact(s):
Investment, Innovation and Technology Branch
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
3rd Floor
111 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0G2
Telephone: (613) 954-5031
Toll-free (information): 1-800-267-8376
TTY (hearing impaired): (613) 944-9136
E-mail: invest.canada@international.gc.ca
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