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Export Information Sources
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2007-01-02
This Guide offers a quick reference to sources of information for those considering an export venture. Many of these are online sources.
The Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre (C/MBSC) offers a wealth of trade information such as country profiles, trade statistics, market intelligence, the "how to’s" of doing business in foreign countries, international business directories, political risk yearbooks, economic outlooks, export financing and more. We also offer a number of export training sessions such as the "Basics of Exporting" and sponsor specialized trade workshops throughout the year.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
Even with technology or product superiority, smaller firms often lack the reputation, experience and financial base to compete effectively in worldwide markets. The CCC helps Canadian companies access the US$5.5 trillion foreign government procurement market and win contracts on the best possible terms and conditions.
Contact: Canadian Commercial Corporation, 11th floor, 50 O’Connor Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 0S6 ---Phone: 613-992-1469 or 1-800-748-8191 --- e-mail info@ccc.ca --- Website: www.ccc.ca
International Business Opportunities Centre (IBOC)
IBOC and Trade Commissioners in Canadian trade offices abroad work together to give Canadian companies the opportunity to participate in global markets. When the Centre receives a business opportunity from a Trade Commissioner stationed overseas, the Centre searches databases such as the Virtual Trade Commissioner (VTC) and Industry Canada’s Canadian Company Capabilities (Strategis) and a broad network of sources to find potential suppliers for the specific product/service requested. Interested companies are then referred to the Canadian Trade Commissioner abroad who generated the lead. To position your company to receive trade leads, Canadian companies should register in both the Virtual Trade Commissioner (VTC) and the Canadian Companies Capabilities (Strategis) databases. Companies can register to the VTC atwww.infoexport.gc.ca and register to the Canadian Company Capabilities at strategis.ic.gc.ca/sc_coinf/ccc/engdoc/homepage.html.
UN Development Business Directory Online
Looking for a partner? The UN Development Business’s "Business Directory" is now online. The Directory lists the web sites for companies involved in international business, and can be used to locate partners for business opportunities. Visit www.devbusiness.com/directory.asp.
ONLINE INFORMATION SOURCES
Canada Border Services Agency
The Canada Border Services Agency offers a number of online resources to help you with your export venture including forms, publications such as the "Step-by-Step Guide to Exporting", regulations, required documentation and more. Visit www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/export/menu-e.html.
CanadExport
A free trade newsletter published twice monthly that contains information on tender calls, international market opportunities, government programs and services for exporters, upcoming trade shows, export "success stories" and special reports on trade issues and agreements. View the latest edition at w01.international.gc.ca/canadexport/default.asp?language=E.
Exportsource.ca
A website that offers the latest information on foreign markets, trade statistics, export financing, contacts, logistics, trade shows and missions for both experienced and new exporters.
Contact: Visit the web site at www.exportsource.ca.
Export Your Services...Take A World View!
This website features information that can enhance your company competencies, fine tune your people skills, develop your market strategies and update your technology tools. Visit www.exportsource.ca/gol/exportsource/site.nsf/en/es02487.html.
TradeMap Canada
TradeMap Canada is an innovation tool created by the International Trade Centre in Geneva to allow Canadian exporters and trade professionals to access key international trade data. A TradeMap registration also provides free access to Product Map, another tool for analyzing international trade data. Product Map gathers information for 72 countries that can be used to assess global market trends, identify opportunities in product categories and network internationally. Visit www.exportsource.ca/gol/exportsource/site.nsf/en/es02325.html.
ONLINE MARKETING TOOLS
Canadian Company Capabilities
This searchable database allows you to advertise your company, products and services and/or expertise on the web free of charge. Visit strategis.ic.gc.ca/sc_coinf/ccc/engdoc/homepage.html.
Manitoba Companies Database
An online tool that allows you to connect your organization to potential buyers, sellers and partners, both in Canada and around the world, by showcasing your company on this website. Visit db.itm.gov.mb.ca/MBIS/MCD.nsf/if?readform&ID=CompaniesHome.
Virtual Trade Commissioner
Get on-line access to market research reports, business leads, events, business news, and visit information that match your specific international interests. Through your Virtual Trade Commissioner, you can request services from Canadian Trade Commissioners abroad who are responsible for your industry and target markets, as well as services from our partners: Export Development Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canadian Commercial Corporation and Canadian Heritage. Visit www.infoexport.gc.ca
TRADE DOCUMENTATION
ATA Carnets
The ATA Carnet is an international, unified customs document which simplifies customs procedures for the temporary, duty free admission of three main categories of goods traded internationally: commercial samples; goods for presentation or use at trade fairs, shows, exhibitions or similar events; and professional equipment. Essentially, the carnet is a merchandise passport that facilitates travel with goods, into foreign countries, making travelling abroad easy and hassle-free. The ATA Carnet can be used for unlimited entries and exits from foreign countries and Canada for up to one year. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has been authorized to issue carnets in Canada. Carnets are issued at five locations across Canada: Ottawa, Toronto, Kitchener, Montreal and Vancouver.
Visit www.chamber.ca or call the Canadian Chamber in Ottawa at 613-238-4000 --- Fax: 613-238-7643.
Export Controls Online (EXCOL)
A secure web-based application that allows exporters to submit applications for export permits and certificates as well as request amendments. EXCOL also offers the functionality to submit online, quarterly utilisation reports for military goods, as well as the ability to print selected permits in your office. For more information and to register, visit http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/EXCOL/excol-en.asp.
Tariffs and Market Access Information for Canadian Exporters
The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) through its Tariffs and Markets Access Division offers market access information to Canadian exporters such as: tariffs, taxes, rules of origin and some entry procedures for Canadian goods being exported to foreign countries.
Contact Tariffs and Market Access Division (EAT) in Ottawa at (613) 944-5070 or (613) 944-1569.
TRADE ORGANIZATIONS
Asia Pacific Foundation
The Asia Pacific Foundation helps Canadian businesses become more competitive in the Asia Pacific region. The Foundation maintains a network of databases with information on businesses, trade statistics and educational resources related to the region.
Contact: Asia Pacific Foundation, 666 - 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, B.C. V6C 3E1 --- Phone: 604-684-5986 --- Fax: 604-681-1370 --- e-mail: info@asiapacific.ca --- Internet: http://www.asiapacific.ca/.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) International
Growing worldwide demand for energy-efficient, affordable, durable and safe housing make this the right time for the Canadian housing industry to take advantage of export opportunities. CMHC helps exporters identify new housing export opportunities in select high potential markets. CMHC provides promotional support, organizes trade missions and provides matchmaking services while promoting Canadian know-how abroad. For more information, visit www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/hoficlincl/cmhcin/index.cfm.
Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters
A private, non-profit organization, which services Canada's trade community. It is Canada's key source of information on Canadian customs and trade policy. It provides Canadian importers and exporters with critical and timely information, effective representation to government and effective solutions for members' concerns.
Contact: Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters, Suite 1618 - 438 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 2K8 --- Phone: 416-595-5333 --- Fax: 416-595-8226 --- e-mail: info@iecanada.com --- Internet: www.caie.ca
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
This organization deals with provincial and national issues that affect manufacturers such as labour, education and training, worker's compensation, workplace safety and health, environment, taxation, government liaison, and international trade.
Contact: Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, 103 - 611 Corydon Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0P3 ---Phone: 204-949-1454 --- Fax: 204-943-3476 --- Internet: www.cme-mec.ca/national/index-en.asp
Trade Team Manitoba (TTM)
Trade Team Manitoba is a partnership of key provincial and federal governments coordinating trade development activities and streamlining services to exporters. It provides services to businesses to help them achieve success in global markets. Visit www.tradeteammanitoba.ca.
TRAINING
ExportUSA
ExportUSA has three components: New Exporters to Border States (NEBS), Exporters to the United States (EXTUS) and Reverse NEBS.
NEBS focuses on export education and is designed for Canadian companies who are thinking of exporting to the United States but have not yet done so. NEBS provides an overview of the export process and includes a one to three day visit to a Canadian Consulate in the United States where you learn more about that U.S. market.
EXTUS is designed for Canadian companies currently exporting to the U.S. and interested in expanding into other regions. EXTUS takes Canadian exporters to a U.S. market to meet with industry experts, attend a major trade show within their sector, and network with local distributors, representatives, wholesalers and buyers.
Reverse NEBS is a one-day seminar in Canada for Canadian companies not yet exporting to the United States. These seminars generally focus on a specific sector or issue and feature guest speakers from the target U.S. market.
Company representatives who travel to the U.S. on a NEBS or EXTUS mission must pay a non-refundable fee of $100 (U.S.) and are responsible for their own transportation, accommodation and personal expenses. The Canadian government may cover a maximum of $100 (CDN) towards the cost of the entry fee to a trade show that forms part of the mission.
Contact: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, 4th floor - 400 St. Mary Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4K5 --- Phone: 204-983-5851 or toll free 1-800-267-8376 --- e-mail: wnnpg@international.gc.ca --- Website: www.international.gc.ca/menu-en.asp
Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre Trade Seminars
The Centre offers seminars on the basics of exporting. We also sponsor other specialized workshops that focus on exporting to specific countries and include speakers such as customs agents, trade commissioners, international lawyers, customs brokers and freight forwarders. These are often held in Winnipeg, however, we also use videoconferencing to hook up to seminars in other provinces that may be of interest to Manitoba exporters.
Contact: Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre, 250 - 240 Graham Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4B3 --- Phone: 984-2272 or 1-800-665-2019 --- e-mail: manitoba@cbsc.ic.gc.ca --- Website: www.cbsc.org/manitoba
DISCLAIMER
Information contained in this document is of a general nature only and is not intended to constitute advice for any specific fact situation. Users concerned about the reliability of the information should consult directly with the source, or seek legal counsel.
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