British Columbia Regional Office

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

Brochure

• *Agri-Food Trade Service

*PDF format
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Reports

• The International Business Etiquette Internet Sourcebook *PDF AAFC 2006
• Export Information for B.C. Agri-Food and Seafood Business *PDF AAFC 2006
• A Guide to Internet Resources for B.C. Agri-Food and Seafood Exporters *PDF AAFC 2006
• Cruise Line Industry - Trends and Opportunities for Canadian Exporters AAFC 2005

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

• British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture and Food
• InfoBasket Ministry's Agrifood Information Portal
• Export Development Canada

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.

• Small Business BC

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:

• Contact the office in your province

Team Canada Inc, Regional Trade Networks 

• Canada-British Columbia Trade Team

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.