These links have been selected to give you quick and easy access to relevant trade information.
Aspiring or novice exporter? Start here:
General Information:
> Canada Business: Exporting
> TradeStart.ca: Export Readiness Diagnostic
> Canadian Trade Commissioner Service: Step-by-Step Guide to Exporting
> Canada Business: Writing an Export Plan
> Canada Business
International Trade Training:
> Forum for International Trade
> Forum for International Trade: Going Global Workshops
Internet and e-Business Resources include:
> Canadian e-Business Initiative
> eBiz.enable portal
e-Business & Trade:
> Canada Business: e-Business
> eBiz.enable: e-Commerce Marketplaces
> Industry Canada: e-Commerce & International Trade
Need market information by country or sector?
> Canada Business: Identifying Your Target Market
> Canada Business: Market Reports
> Industry Canada: International Market Research Reports
> Canada Business: Business and Market Opportunities
> Canada Business: Trade Map and ITC Market Analysis Tools
Information by sector:
General Sector Resources:
> WTO General Agreement on Trade in Services
Exporting Services:
> Trade Negotations and Agreements
> Industry Canada: Canadian Service Industries
> Canada Business: Exporting a Service
Looking for contacts or potential partners?
> Canadian Trade Missions
> Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada: Virtual Trade Commissioner
> Canada Business: Trade Shows, Missions and Events
> Ultimate Trade Show Directory
> RFPSource.ca
> Program for Export Market Development
> Canadian Commercial Corporation: Canada's International Contracting Agency
> Aboriginal Business and International Trade: Exporting
Selected sources:
Canadian Sources:
> IFInet
> Canadian International Development Agency
> Industry Canada: e-Business Trade Roadmap
International Agencies:
> Industry Canada: International Sustainable Development Activities
Mitigate risk, finance a deal, expedite payment:
> Canada Business: Financing
> Export Development Canada
> Business Development Bank of Canada: Options and Credit Practices in Export Financing
> Canada Business: National Sources of Financing
Sample tools and guides for exporters:
> Canada Business: Export Guides and Tools
> Export Readiness Diagnostic
> Industry Canada: International Market Research
> CIPO: International Intellectual Property Links
> Canada Business: Business Trip Planning [1.0 MB]
> Canada Business: Exporter’s Guide to Effective Presentations [704 KB]
Looking for information by Province?
> Canada Business Network
Canada Business
> Canada Business: Exporting Toll free: 1-888-576-4444