Links

• Primary source of information
• Financing information
• Provincial/Territorial Government websites

Primary sources of information on services offered by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

• The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service helps companies that have researched and selected their target markets and that can demonstrate their commitment to succeed in the global marketplace.

• Team Canada Inc. is a network of federal departments and agencies working with the provinces, territories and other partners to help Canadian businesses prepare for the global marketplace. This is Canada's most comprehensive source of information and practical tools for new or experienced exporters - your first stop en route to the information, skills and assistance you need to make your export venture a success.

• Trade Negotiations and Agreements website provides information on Canada's free trade agreements, current negotiations and trade disputes.

• Canada's International Market Access Priorities - Data Base on Trade Barriers This database complements the 2006 edition of Canada's International Market Access Priorities (CIMAP). It is primarily targeted towards Canadian businesses investigating their export options and possibilities, in order to inform them of existing individual trade barriers they might encounter.

Financing information

• IFInet provides Canadian exporters with access to information on projects financed by the International Financial Institutions in nearly twenty sectors of activities in emerging markets and developing economies.

• Program for Export Market Development (PEMD) provides assistance on a cost-shared basis to Canadian sectoral trade associations that wish to developed business activities in a particular sector. The association's proposed initiatives must be for the benefit of its members, relate to the generic export promotion of the sector's products or services, the improvement of market access or the development of market information/intelligence.

• Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) specializes in international procurement markets for Canadian exporters and provides services to help them win export sales.

• Export Development Canada (EDC) is a Crown Corporation that provides financing and risk management services to Canadian exporters and investors in up to 200 markets worldwide.

Provincial/Territorial Government websites

Alberta

• Alberta Economic Development A portal to Alberta's economic activities and initiatives.

• Alberta First.com A database of Alberta companies which also includes information on market sectors in Alberta.

British Columbia

• Ministry of Economic Development A starting point for accessing British Columbia's trade and investment activities.

Manitoba

• Manitoba Industry, Economic Development and Mines A gateway to Manitoba's activities and programs regarding trade, investment and industry.

New Brunswick

• Business New Brunswick New Brunswick's web portal to services and resources for local businesses.

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development Information gateway to Newfoundland and Labrador's services to the business community.

Northwest Territories

• Industry, Tourism and Investment This website provides information on programs and services to promote and support Northwest Territories economic prosperity.

Nova Scotia

• Office of Economic Development Nova Scotia's primary point of access to information on program and services for investors and business people.

Nunavut

• Government of Nunavut Official homepage of the Government of Nunavut.

Ontario

• Department of Economic Development and Trade Ontario's information gateway on services and programs offered to the business community.

Prince Edward Island

• Ministry of Development and Technology Prince Edward Island's information gateway on services and programs offered to the business community.

Quebec

• Ministry of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade Quebec's information gateway on services and programs offered to the business community.

Saskatchewan

• Industry and Resources Information gateway to Saskatchewan's services to the business community.

Yukon

• Department of Economic Development Information gateway to Yukon's services to the business community.