Business Information

General Business Support

• Canada site
  Link to all federal government departments and agencies, phone directories, etc.
• Canada Business
  Comprehensive first-stop network of information centres, services and products from the federal and provincial levels of government, providing clients with business information.
• Guide to Government of Canada Services and Support for Small Business
  Excellent guide for government services, programs, tax requirements, skills development, information highway, legislation and contacts.
• Solutions for Advanced Manufacturing (SAM)
  This site is a knowledge and educational tool to inform and educate potential buyers about a broad spectrum of advanced manufacturing technologies serving many industries.
• Sources of Financing
  The Sources of Financing site offers a searchable database of financial services to meet your specific business needs. Sources is the new generation financial services tool on Strategis, offering all the functionality, and in the coming weeks Sources will include all the data from the Finance Finder.
• Steps to Capital Growth
  Need growth capital? Are you investor ready? Test your investor readiness!!!
• STEPS to Competitiveness
  This site contains numerous interactive management and diagnostic tools geared to the issues and needs of small and medium-sized growth oriented service firms such as yours.
• Transport Canada

Financing

• Guide to Government of Canada Services and Support for Small Business
  Excellent guide for government services, programs, tax requirements, skills development, information highway, legislation and contacts.
• Source of Financing
  The Sources of Financing site offers a searchable database of financial services to meet your specific business needs. Sources is the new generation financial services tool on Strategis, offering all the functionality, and in the coming weeks Sources will include all the data from the Finance Finder.

Trade Support

• Canadian Trade Comissioner Service
  The Trade Commissioner Service of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) currently has over 125 offices around the world. When your company has identified export markets of interest, contact the commercial section of the appropriate mission.
• exportsource.ca
  Canada's most comprehensive source of information and practical tools for new or experienced exporters.
• Take a World View (TWV)...Export Your Services
  Comprehensive information site for service exporters, aimed at enhancing their chances for success in foreign markets. It provides answers to the most often asked questions about exporting services, makes it possible to determine export readiness, and helps to prepare for doing business internationally. Features information on world markets for service exporters, available assistance, publications, useful contacts and exporting tips. It also offers numerous hot links to other relevant information sources.
• Canadian Commercial Corporation
  The CCC Virtual Trade Plaza
• Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
  Trade and market information, export related programs, links to Trade Commissioners - a wealth of information.
• Directory of the Trade Commissioner Service Abroad
  Under the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Trade Commissioners have the mandate to promote and protect Canadian business and economic interests in the global marketplace. Trade Commissioners help Canadian companies take advantage of international commercial opportunities and promote the flow of foreign investment and technology.
• Export Development Corporation
  Services for small- and medium-sized business.
• International Business Opportunties Centre (IBOC)
  Centre offers a matching service, connecting foreign buyers with Canadian companies.
• International Trade Centres (ITC)
  The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and Industry Canada have established International Trade Centres (ITCs) across Canada to assist first-time and experienced Canadian exporters by providing trade publications, recruiting participants for trade fairs and missions, providing a wide range of services to companies seeking export counselling, technology transfer or joint ventures with foreign investors.
• Market Reports by Region or Sector
  Reports from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
• Trade Data Online
  Source of Customs-Based International Trade Statistics.

Technological Support

• Canadian Industrial Innovation Centre
  The Canadian Industrial Innovation Centre is Canada's leading organization dedicated to assisting investors, entrepreneurs and innovative companies. The centre's mission is to advance innovation by leading their clients to better business decisions through information, development and commercialization services.
• Electronic Commerce in Canada
  Details the the electronic commerce strategy of the Candian government, while providing solutions to questions such as: What is Electronic Commerce? How can my business benefit from E-Com? How is Canada becoming a centre of excellence for E-com? What is the federal government's role in E-com? Where can I find the latest information on E-com developments?
• Technology Partnerships Canada
  TPC is a made-for-the-21st-century solution to some pressing challenges standing in the way of our ability to be globally competitive. This financially innovative approach is designed to share the risks and rewards of high technology investment with the private sector and recycle the proceeds to help more companies grow into globally competitive industries.