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British Columbia Regional Office
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Suite 420, 4321 Still Creek Drive
Burnaby, BC
V5C 6S7
Voice (604) 666-6344
Fax (604) 666-7235
Email: atsbc@agr.gc.ca
Marketing and Trade Officers can help by providing:
- market information, intelligence and statistics by country and product;
- advice on market access, regulatory issues and investment opportunities;
- export training and counselling; and
- news about promotional events and shows.
Contacts
John Berry
Regional Director
604-666-6344
berryj@agr.gc.ca
Tracey Innes
Senior Marketing & Trade Officer
604-666-9353
innest@agr.gc.ca
ASEAN countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia,
Brunei, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia), United States, Organics
Foods, Feeds, fertilizer and pet food
Faye Wu
Senior Marketing & Trade Officer
604-666-7798
wuf@agr.gc.ca
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Bottled water, Ginseng, Investment
Jeffrey Lang
Marketing & Trade Officer
604-666-1066
langjd@agr.gc.ca
Mexico, Central and South America, Europe, Russia, Middle East and
Africa, Specialty foods, Nursery and flowers, Hemp and herbs, Virtual
Trade Commissioner
Lauren Lavigne
Marketing & Trade Officer
604-666-1067
lavignel@agr.gc.ca
Fish & seafood (all countries)
Sharan Brar
Marketing & Trade Officer
604-666-2861
brars@agr.gc.ca
Japan, Korea, United States, India, Australia, New Zealand, Industry
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Dennis Pervis
Senior Marketing & Trade Officer
604-666-7905
pervisd@agr.gc.ca
International Market Analysis / Trade Profiles, Analysis - dairy,
tree fruits, poultry, eggs and game birds
Philip Bergen
Senior Marketing & Trade Officer
604-666-7794
bergenp@agr.gc.ca
Domestic Marketing Programs, Environment
Elise Legendre
Marketing and Trade Officer
(604) 666-1553
legendree@agr.gc.ca
Exporter Services, livestock and poultry
Margaret Bancroft
Deputy Director
604-666-3054
bancroftm@agr.gc.ca
Regional Trade Network, Exporter Services, Food Safety and Quality
Renee Umezuki
Senior Marketing & Trade Officer
604-666-3686
umezukir@agr.gc.ca
Biotechnology and bioproducts, Functional Foods and nutraceuticals,
Vegetables, Wine, Tree fruits and berries, Trade Policy |
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Reports
Events
- British Columbia/Yukon Trade
Events Calendar
- Selected Upcoming Food Trade Shows
of interest to Canadian Agri-Food, Fish and Seafood Sectors AAFC
2006
- 20th Angel Forum, October 24, 2006, Vancouver,
BC
Started in 1997, the Angel Forum-Vancouver introduces
emerging companies to private equity investors. It is the largest and
oldest angel group in Canada with 100+ investors. Sponsors include leading
companies and industry associations in BC. Up to 36 pre-screened technology,
service and industrial companies seeking equity funding up to $1 million,
deliver “live” presentations to 60+ pre-screened investors
in one day. It also offers Investor Ready 101 boot camp seminars for
start up entrepreneurs, in Vancouver and on Vancouver Island, as well
as Investor-only workshops. For more information, please contact Bob
Chaworth-Musters at bob@ANGELforum.org
or visit www.confmanager.com/main.cfm?cid=77.
- Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC) Hazard
Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Training, British Columbia,
June, September and October, 2006
In partnership with the Alberta Food Processors
Association (AFPA), the BC Food Processors Association, the Guelph Food
Technology Centre (GFTC) is presenting HACCP training in British Columbia.
The AFPA has a franchise agreement with GFTC to provide GFTC's proprietary
and leading industry recognized technical training, auditing and certification
services throughout Western Canada. The Guelph Food Technology Centre
is Canada's largest HACCP training institute and offers internationally
recognized BASICS, HACCP and Food Safety Systems, Food Quality Systems,
Product Development, Production, and Sanitation and Microbiology courses.
For more information and course descriptions, please visit: www.bcfpa.ca/GFTC_training.html.
- NWCA 2006 Business Associates Conference -
Bell Harbor Convention Center, Seattle, Washington - October 27, 2006
The NWCA 2006 Business Associates Conference will
provide a venue for cruise partners to exchange information and ideas
in interactive group sessions. If you represent a destination, port,
tourism agency, port agency, attraction, supplier or tour operator,
do not miss this opportunity to meet and develop business and personal
relationships with the cruise industry’s top executives and delegates
with similar interests. Early bird registration deadline is September
26, 2006. For more information, please contact Tracey Innes, AAFC, Tel.:
604-666-9353; E-mail: innest@agr.gc.ca.
- Natural, Organic and Health Food Products Educational
Mission to the USA Pacific Northwest - Seattle, Washington – November
3-4, 2006
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, in cooperation
with Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada and Food Beverage
Canada, is organizing a two day educational mission to Seattle. This
program, geared to those with little or no previous exporting experience
is an excellent opportunity for natural, organic and health food product
manufacturers to be introduced to exporting and to explore the USA Pacific
Northwest market first-hand. There will be presentations covering all
aspects of exporting to this market, from customs brokers to regulations
to marketing as well as visits to several retailers in the Seattle area.
Participants will also have the opportunity to view the Natural Products
Northwest 2006 trade show. For more information, please contact Tracey
Innes, AAFC, Tel.: 604-666-9353; E-mail: innest@agr.gc.ca.
- Canada Food Expo - Tokyo, Japan - November
21-22, 2006:
The Canada Food Expo will be taking place at the
Embassy of Canada in Tokyo, Japan. The Canada Food Expo is ideal for
companies looking for a cost-effective way to present products to the
Japanese market. A select group of qualified Japanese buyers will be
invited to view your products. Companies can participate by either presenting
products in person or by sending products to be displayed. For more
information, please contact Sharan Brar, AAFC, Tel.: 604-666-2861; E-mail:
brars@agr.gc.ca.
Federal and Provincial Governments and Associations
Canadian Food Inspection Agency Regional Offices
BC Coastal
4321 Still Creek Dr., Suite 400
Burnaby, British Columbia
V5C 6S7
Tel: (604) 666-6513
Fax: (604) 666-1261
BC Mainland / Interior
4321 Still Creek Dr., Suite 400
Burnaby, British Columbia
V5C 6S7
Tel: (604) 666-6513
Fax: (604) 666-1261
Additional Sources of Export Assistance
The Canada Export Centre
The nation's permanent showroom for your export-ready products –
is filling up and closing off its Food and Beverage Sector. Over 40 companies
are presently exhibiting their food products to thousands of international
buyers/resellers who visit the Centre to source products for their home
countries. As space is limited, this opportunity may not arise again.
Contact the Canada Export Centre today! For more information, visit www.canadaexportcentre.com
or call 1-877-685-7823.
Canadian Business Service Centres
The Canadian Business Service Centres (CBSCs)
are your gateway to government information for business. The CBSCs provide
a wide range of information on government services, programs and regulations
and are there to answer your questions about starting a new business or
improving an existing one.
International Trade Centres
Located in every province, International
Trade Centres provide a full range of trade development services and
assistance to non agri-food Canadian SMEs, including:
Team Canada Inc, Regional Trade Networks
Canada Export Centre
Working alongside partners in government and industry, the Canada
Export Centre will welcome thousands of conference and trade show
attendees, trade mission delegates, business travelers and local business
people, who come to discover and engage in trade with our Member-Exhibitors.
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