Government Resources
Government resources
Canada's institutional ecosystem for international trade, mapped out for you.
PartnersFederal Level
Export Development Canada (EDC)edc.caFinancing and export insurance for Canadian businesses and their partners.Relevant for structuring the financing of a first commercial engagement.Trade Commissioner Service of Canadadeleguescommerciaux.gc.caNetwork of trade commissioners present in over 160 cities worldwide.Relevant for obtaining verified, local market intelligence.Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canadaised-isde.canada.caFederal programmes supporting innovation and business growth.Relevant for technology and R&D-intensive operators.Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)bdc.caFinancial institution dedicated exclusively to Canadian entrepreneurs.Relevant for growth financing once established in Canada.
Provincial Level
Québec
Investissement Québecinvestquebec.comThe Québec government's financial and strategic arm for foreign investment.First point of contact for a Québec setup project.Québec Internationalquebecinternational.caEconomic promotion body for the Québec City region.Relevant for a setup in the national capital.
Ontario
Invest Ontarioinvestontario.caProvincial agency dedicated to attracting foreign direct investment to Ontario.First point of contact for an Ontario setup project.Toronto Globaltorontoglobal.caEconomic development body for the Greater Toronto Area.Relevant for a setup in the country's leading financial centre.
Sector Programmes
Agri-food
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada supports innovation and export in the agri-food sector.
Technology
The National Research Council Canada funds applied research and technology transfer.
Natural Resources
Natural Resources Canada oversees programmes related to energy and natural resources.
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