Sources of Assistance
Provincial/territorial and municipal governments, business and trade associations, educational institutions and private industry are all excellent sources of assistance, offering a range of programs and services for exporters.
Regional Trade Networks
The 10 Regional Trade Networks (RTNs) across Canada are partnerships of government and private sector organizations dedicated to stimulating export activity in their region. The partnership provides potential and active exporters with access to various trade-related programs and services. They can provide assistance to:
- Develop export skills
- Review your export plan
- Identify trade fairs, seminars, and missions
- Collect market information and intelligence
- Provide advice and guidance on export financing needs
- Access assistance in the target market
Links
Other Resources
- Export Development Canada
Export Development Canada (EDC) provides Canadian exporters with financing, insurance and bonding services as well as foreign market expertise. As a recognized leader in providing groundbreaking commercial financial solutions, EDC is constantly looking for new, innovative ways to serve its customers. At EDC, the door to exporting options is always open. There are always new markets to explore and new opportunities to seize. EDC's goal is to help Canadian companies, no matter how big or small, capitalize on all the exciting opportunities that exporting offers. Contact EDC at 1-888-332-4593 or visit www.edc.ca
- International Trade Canada Regional Offices
Located in every province, ITCan ROs provide a full range of trade development services and assistance to Canadian SMEs.
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