Information and resources for exporters
Get financial assistance to start exporting or grow your exporting business.
The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade helps Ontario companies expand their business within Canada and globally. The Digital Export Market Development Initiative (DEMDI) helps new and existing exporters in Ontario use digital tools to continue to create business partnerships and opportunities. We also have export specialists living and working in important international markets who help arrange local business connections for Ontario companies.
Questions about exporting? Contact us at trade.officer@ontario.ca.
True North Free Trade Forum
Ontario, in partnership with Canadian provinces and territories is proud to virtually host the inaugural True North Free Trade Forum on March 30-31.
Aimed at strengthening business ties and increasing interprovincial and territorial trade, the Forum will address the challenges and opportunities presented by COVID-19 to support economic recovery. Hear from key business and government leaders from across Canada as they exchange ideas and explore new business opportunities in the Energy, Life Sciences and Healthcare, and Food and Beverage sectors. Topics such as technology, supply chain, logistics and transportation will also be featured
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Resources to help grow your business
Market research to help you export
Trade fact sheets
Trade fact sheets are one-page summaries of Ontario’s trade relationships with top export and import markets. You can also find rankings of exports to and imports from a given country in comparison to other international markets.
Export Development Canada country information
Search for international trade data by product and country.
Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
The federal government’s Trade Commissioner Service offers more than 200 free reports analyzing specific industries. You can also sign up for recent information about international markets.
General information
Online Export Resources
A list of websites on a variety of export-related topics.
Tax credits for businesses
Available tax credits to help you lower costs, hire/train workers and compete in the marketplace.
For small businesses and entrepreneurs
Small Business Enterprise Centres
Located across the province and offers entrepreneurs all the tools they need to start and grow their businesses.
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Financial services to small businesses, including, term loans, subordinate financing and venture capital.
Canada Small Business Financing Program
A federal government program for small businesses to help you pay for equipment for new or expanded operations.
BDC Advisory Services for International Expansion
A network of consultants and highly experienced specialists that can help your business scale up, innovate, be more productive and globalize. Find a business centre.
Export insurance and trade finance
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Trade finance and risk management services for Canadian businesses expanding into international markets.
CanExport
A federal government program that provides funding and support to grow your business abroad.
International government contracts
Canadian Commercial Corporation
For exporters interested in bidding on large-scale infrastructure projects and international government contracts.