Trade with Canada
Europe remains, after the United States, Canada’s most important trading partner. Europe is characterized by an economic partnership among the 27 member state European Union, the European Free Trade Association and individual countries. This region, with a growing population and increasing Gross Domestic Product, offers endless possibilities for Canadian commercial growth.
In 2006 alone, Canada’s two-way trade relationship with Europe totalled $90.6 billion, a significant increase from $66.0 billion in 2002. Some notable increases in our exports have occurred in high value-added sectors of the Canadian economy including information and communications technology, life sciences, and aerospace and transportation industries.
In 2005, European Foreign Direct Investment in Canada showcased growth, amounting to $119.4 billion from $103.6 billion in 2002. This investment is vital to extend the international "reach" of our companies into the global economy (including the NAFTA market) and to enhance the managerial, marketing and technological capabilities of our firms. In the same year, Canadian direct investment in Europe equalled $118.8 billion, also an increase from $109.1 billion in 2002.
Importing from Canada ...
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service will put you in contact with Canadian companies (imports, partnerships, joint ventures, licensing
agreements, etc,) : by actively seeking out the Canadian firms most likely to share your interests; by including you in our local network
of buyers, potential partners, agents, manufacturers' representatives, distributors, importers, wholesalers and retailers; by registering
you in our database of business service suppliers as a consultant, accountant, freight forwarder, lawyer, patent agent, financial
institution, interpreter, translator or transport provider. Simply contact their nearest office. You should also consult
Buying from Canada.
Exporting to Canada ...
Europeans wishing to export to Canada should:
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Investing in Canada ...
Invest in Canada assists companies seeking to directly
invest or establish
a business in Canada.
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tax incentives in Canada 2007, pdf-file 88 kb
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