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Export Financing
Sources
of Financing Strategis
You will find an extensive directory of Canadian financial providers,
a powerful search engine of financial providers, information on different
types of financing and financial providers, and tips to help you secure
financing.
Export
Financing Team Canada Inc
Understanding export financing terms is critical for large and small businesses
to succeed in international markets. Explore this site for business funding
options for your export orders that may minimize your risk.
Export
financing options and credit practises
Business Development Bank of Canada is a financial
institution wholly owned by the government of Canada. BDC plays a leadership
role in delivering financial, investment and consulting services to Canadian
small business, with a particular focus on the technology and export sectors
of the economy.
Export Development
Canada: Financing
Providing working capital solutions to exporters
is one of EDC's major activities. Exporters requiring working capital
may use Pre-Shipment Finance or Pre-Shipment Guarantees or the Master
Accounts Receivable Guarantee (MARG). Contact EDC at 1 866 260-4446.
Northstar - Trade Finance
NORTHSTAR was created to support Canadian exporters
by offering financing to credit worthy foreign buyers of eligible Canadian
goods and services.
Western Economic Diversification
Canada
We promote the development and diversification
of the economy of Western Canada and advance the interests of the West
in national economic policy. We support the development and growth of
a western Canadian economy that is inclusive, innovative, sustainable
and diversified.
Atlantic Canada
Opportunities Agency
ACOA's Trade role is designed to strengthen the
export performance of the Atlantic Region by enhancing the capabilities
of small- and medium-sized businesses to establish and expand activities.
Atlantic Canada Food Export Partnership
Food and Consumer Products of Canada
Canadian Food Exporters Association – Services
Trade Finance Training
Introduction
to Export Finance: Guide for Canadian Exporters Team
Canada Inc
A comprehensive guide by Trade Canada Inc. to help Canadian entrepreneurs
and SMEs understand business terms and access export financing.
Learn more about financing Strategis
Going Global Workshops
The "Going Global" Workshop Series
is designed to help you make that crucial decision and get you off to
a good start on your journey towards foreign markets, in an environment
that is conducive to both learning and networking. The three-hour workshops
in the series include: An Introduction to International Trade, An Introduction
to Market Research and An Introduction to International Marketing.
Programs - Federal
Branding
Canada AAFC
Canada and Canadians already have a positive image around the world. Branding
Canada's tools, information and graphics based on solid research can help
leverage that image to promote and sell more Canadian food and agriculture
products in international markets.
Virtual
Trade Commissioner International Trade Canada
By registering and becoming a client of the Trade Commissioner Service,
companies can request services from trade commissioners abroad who are
responsible for their industry in various markets for interest and make
information about their company available to 800 trade commissioners in
more than 150 offices in Canada and abroad.
Canadian
Agriculture and Food International (CAFI) Program AAFC
The CAFI Program is designed to support industry in building long-term
strategies that will position them for success in key markets and respond
to increasing consumer demands and global competition. The Program will
help industry improve access to global markets for Canadian agricultural
products and to strengthen the sector's capacity to market their products
abroad.
Trade
Team Canada Sectors Industry Canada
Trade Team Canada Sectors (TTCS) bring government and industry together
to coordinate national trade development planning and activities in key
industries.
Canada
Business Government of Canada
Canada Business is a government information service for businesses and
start-up entrepreneurs in Canada.
Canadian Agri-Food Marketing Council (CAMC)
CAMC advises the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada and the Minister for International Trade on the policies and programs
that affect the international and domestic marketing of the Agri-Food
sector.
Aboriginal
Info-Guide Canadian Business Service Centers
This Info-Guide is a document designed to help you navigate through the
different government programs, services and regulations for Aboriginal
entrepreneurs and identify those of interest.
Businesswomen in Trade International Trade Canada
CIDA: Doing Business
with the Canadian International Development Agency Canadian
International Development Agency
CIDA's Private Sector Directorate (PSD) provides financial support and
advice to the private sector in Canada, and in developing and transition
countries through the following private sector development areas.
Programs - Regional / Provincial
British Columbia
British Columbia Ministry of Small
Business and Economic Development
The Ministry of Small Business and Economic Development
is the primary provincial agency for creating a strong, prosperous and
diverse provincial economy.
Buy BC - British Columbia
Department of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries
The Buy BC program has been the most successful food
and beverage initiative ever jointly undertaken by the provincial government
and private industry. There are now over 1,200 companies and associations
using the Buy BC logo in their advertising and promotional materials –
and over 5,000 Buy BC products identified at major grocery retailers throughout
the province.
Info Basket BC Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Alberta
Market Technology
Program Food and Beverage Canada
The Market Technology Program provides cost sharing for attendance at
trade shows, conferences and other industry events. Through participation
in Canadian and international events, Alberta agri-processing companies
will be able to identify innovations to advance the sector. This
support is intended to complement, not duplicate, existing programs of
other supporting organizations.
Alberta-Canada Alberta Advantage
Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Alberta – Programs and Services
Alberta Advantage: Programs for Growth
Agriculture Financial Services
Corporation (AFSC) Alberta
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC)
is a provincial crown corporation with a private sector Board of Directors
that provides farmers, agribusinesses and other small businesses loans,
crop insurance and farm income disaster assistance.
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP)
Manitoba
Manitoba
Agriculture and Food: ARDI
ARDI is the funding program that Agriculture and
Agri-Food Canada and Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
sponsor to provide grants for research and development in Manitoba's agricultural
and agri-food sectors. It is funded through the Agricultural Policy
Framework Implementation agreement.
Manitoba Trade and Investment
Manitoba Trade and Investment supports Manitoba businesses
to become export-capable and to diversify in international markets by
delivering targeted programs and services. It also promotes Manitoba
investment opportunities to increase inward investment and employment.
Ontario
Ontario
Exports Inc.
As the province's trade agency, OEI works with Ontario
companies to develop new export opportunities and assist foreign buyers
in finding Ontario suppliers for their purchasing requirements
Ontario
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs: Marketing and Trade
OMAFRA
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food offers a wide range of export
services geared to assisting Ontario's agriculture and food producers
and processors with their export marketing efforts.
Canada
– Ontario Export Forum
Through the Canada-Ontario Export Forum (COEF),
Ontario's regional trade network, trade partners provide programs and
services in a coordinated team approach to Ontario companies interested
in international business development.
Quebec
Agri-Food Export Group
Agri-Food Export Group Quebec-Canada relies over
four hundred members, which include agriculture, food and service companies
in international trade, as well as affiliated organizations from the public
and private sectors. Professionals serving the export market with great
efficiency and motivation to develop a worldwide partnership.
Canadian
Economic Development
Visit CED's Web site to find out about programs and
services to promote the growth and development of Quebec's regions and
businesses.
Québec : Développement
économique, Innovation et Exportation
To support economic and regional development,
as well as research, particularly by encouraging coordinated and concerted
action among the various players in the economic, scientific, social and
cultural areas in order to promote job creation, economic prosperity,
scientific development and sustainable development, and enable local and
regional communities to take responsibility for their own economic and
regional development in partnership with the State.
New Brunswick
Business New
Brunswick
Business New Brunswick offers financial assistance
programs to assist businesses in establishing, maintaining, growing and
improving their productivity and export efforts.
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Business Inc.
NSBI's approach to export development is designed
to help companies increase their competitiveness and accelerate their
growth. NSBI enables new and experienced exporters throughout Nova Scotia
to achieve success in global markets through customized assistance, counselling,
referrals, information, and other resources.
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
and Marketing
The Business Development and Economics Division provides
professional economical analysis and expert business development support
to the Nova Scotia agri-food and seafood industries. Our programs are
designed to assist in the creation of a competitive business climate for
the sectors through the identification, assessment and coordination of
development strategies to capture new opportunities.
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island
Business Development
The Trade and Export Division is responsible for
the identification and pursuit of trade and export opportunities for Prince
Edward Island business. Prince Edward Island exports have increased dramatically
across most sectors over the last number of years. So, investigate the
opportunities that your company has in developing new markets through
the support of the Trade Division.
Prince Edward Island Agriculture and Forestry Programs
Newfoundland
Newfoundland &
Labrador Agricultural Programs
The Agrifoods Branch offers numerous programs and
services designed to facilitate the orderly development of agricultural
production in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Newfoundland & Labrador Aquaculture Programs
Newfoundland and Labrador:
Innovation, Trade and Rural Development
This site provides links to numerous programs and
incentives, including the Economic Diversification and Growth Enterprises
Initiative (EDGE) tax incentive program.
New England Trade and Investment Innitiative
Territories
Investment and Economic Analysis Government of the Northwest Territories
Department of Economic
Development Govenment of the Yukon
Welcome to Yukon Economic Development. We work with the Yukon business
community and with other governments to support business development,
trade and investment opportunities, and partnerships for the development
of the Yukon economy.
| Date Modified: 2006-12-07 | Important Notices |