Investing abroad 

Thinking of investing, partnering or expanding your business abroad? This information is meant to help you learn the benefits of foreign investments, find helpful programs and understand your rights and responsibilities.

• Canada's Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements

  Learn about agreements in force to help protect your investments abroad.

• Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)

  Get market and sector-specific information, access to Canadian trade commissioners’ coordinates and list of events through the TCS website.

• US Commercial Service Canada

  If you are interested in partnering with or importing goods from American companies, this United States government service could help you.

• NAFTA Cross Border Movement of Business Persons

  Learn about temporary entry into the United States and Mexico as a business person under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

• Global Business Accelerator Program
  Applies only to: Nova Scotia

  Are you involved in international commercial activities? You could get funding to hire an international business expert.

• OpportunitiesBC
  Applies only to: British Columbia

  Use this database to promote your existing business for sale or lease, or to attract investment from foreign investors.