Learn how to sell outside of Ontario
Ontario helps companies make business connections both internationally and across Canada. We can help your company sell to new markets by providing the expertise and contacts you need to grow your 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
Before selling outside of Ontario
Before you can begin selling outside of Canada, you must have a Business Number (BN) and an Import/Export Program Account from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
- Visit Business Revenue Online to register for a BN and/or add an import-export account to an existing BN.
- You must include your BN Import/Export Program Account on all of your customs documents. This applies to most shipments coming into or leaving Canada.
- If you have questions, contact the CRA: Business Window at 1-800-959-552 or visit Business Registration Online (BRO)
Webinars and workshops on exporting
We offer a number of free export preparation and export market development webinars to help businesses expand both in Canada and globally.
They include:
- general exporter preparation webinars offering hands-on, practical advice from industry experts
- market/region-specific webinars focused on helping Ontario companies take advantage of new business opportunities in global markets
- industry-specific webinars offering learning opportunities tailored to a specific industry/sector
- cross border e-commerce webinars designed to help Ontario companies utilize e-commerce as a channel to reach new markets
See the full calendar of trade programs and events and sign up to get updates
Talk to an advisor
Our skilled export advisors can help you get your business ready for new markets. Contact us to learn about the resources available to help you select markets to target and develop market entry strategies.
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