Sources of Export Information

The following list features links to Web sites that provide information on exporting goods or services.

Austrian Trade Commissions in the US and Canada:  Information on the Austrian government and economy, and strategic alliance opportunities with Austrian companies.
Source: Government of Austria

Canada-U.S. BorderNet Alliance :  A service that promotes strategic alliances and cross-border trade between southern Ontario and northern New York.
Source: Government of Canada

British Canadian Chamber of Trade and Commerce:  Toronto-based association that promotes bilateral trade between Canada and the United Kingdom.
Source: British Canadian Chamber of Trade and Commerce

British Columbia and Yukon Regional Trade Network :  The BC Trade Events calendar provides an up-to-date list of international business events taking place in British Columbia and the Yukon. You can find the "How To's" of exporting, highlight your product or service, or network your way to export success. Members of the Pacific Regional Trade Network plan these events for emerging or active exporters.
Source: Government of British Columbia

Canada Beef Export Federation:  Consortium of producers, packers, and processors that promote Canadian beef exports.
Source: Canada Beef Export Federation

Canada-British Trade and Investment Office:  Toronto-based trade offices promotes Canada-UK trade and investment.
Source: British Consulate General, Toronto ON

Canada China Business Council:  Promotes trade and technology transfer between Canada and China. Services include seminars, networking functions, and policy advice.
Source: Canada China Business Council

Canada-Hong Kong Link:  As the official representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in Canada, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office serves as a link to facilitate the economic and trade relations between Hong Kong and Canada.
Source: Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office

Canadian Association of Mining Equipment and Services for Export:  This association promotes Canadian exports of mining equipment and services.
Source: CAMESE, Markham ON

Embassy of Japan in Canada:  Information on Canada-Japan trade and relations, scholarship and exchange programs in Japan, and the Canada-Japan Trade Council.
Source: Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Embassy of Mexico in Canada:  Briefs on Mexican education, culture, politics, business, human rights, and economy.
Source: Mexican Embassy, Ottawa ON

Europages:  A business directory to search for, find and contact European suppliers.

Export Canada:  Database of selected Canadian exporters in a variety of manufacturing and service industries.
Source: Export Canada, Montreal QC

Export Gateway to Asia - China Region: A WD - S.U.C.C.E.S.S. BC joint project featuring services and resources to assist Canadian suppliers to utilize the strengths of Asian immigrants exporting to Asia.
Source: S.U.C.C.E.S.S. BC

Food Beverage Canada:  Edmonton-based organization of Western Canadian food and beverage exporters that promote international trade.
Source: Food Beverage Canada, Edmonton AB

German Embassy in Ottawa:  News on Canada-German trade, reports on German business and tourism, and links to German government agencies.
Source: Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office:  Directory of Hong Kong government trade offices in Canada.
Source: Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Italian Chamber of Commerce of Toronto:  Promotes and facilitates bilateral trade between Canada and Italy.
Source: Italian Chamber of Commerce, Toronto ON

Invest British Columbia:  Site dedicated to encouraging investment in British Columbia supported by government and community economic organizations.
Source: Invest British Columbia, Vancouver BC

Japan External Trade Organization:  JETRO-sponsored programs, publications, and events that promote Canada-Japan trade across Canada.
Source: Japan External Trade Organization, Canada

Ministry of Technology, Trade and Economic Development :  The Web site of the primary provincial agency responsible for creating a strong, prosperous and diverse provincial economy.
Source: Government of British Columbia

Pacific Corridor Enterprise Council (PACE):  Cross border trade association dedicated to international trade and cooperation between the Pacific Northwest Border States.
Source: Pacific Corridor Enterprise Council

Trade Team Manitoba: Trade Team Alberta: Trade Team British Columbia: Trade Team Saskatchewan:

These are teams of regional export-service organizations brought together to provide a seamless delivery of services to Canadian businesses looking to grow internationally. The network consists of federal, provincial and local agencies in place to help exporters capture emerging opportunities in international markets. Whether you are considering exporting for the first time or are looking to expand an already lucrative business into new markets, these teams of service-providers can help you acquire the information and market intelligence needed to successfully launch products and services abroad.

Quebec Agri-Food Export Club:  Consortium of some 300 Quebec food processors that promote agri-food exports and international business partnerships.
Source: Quebec Food Processors Association

US Trade Center:  University of Buffalo-based organization that provides assistance to Canadian companies exporting to the US.
Source: US Trade Center

The Embassy of the United States of America :  Briefs on US-Canada trade and relations, a monthly Ambassador's newsletter and American travel information.
Source: The Embassy of the United States of America

University of Toronto G-8 Information Centre:  News and research on G8 Summit meetings including delegation lists, released documents and transcripts of summit news conferences.
Source: G8 Research Group, University of Toronto ON

Venture Capital Marketplace:  This site assists companies from seed stage to listed companies from around the globe to find investors, strategic alliance partners and service providers. On-line services also include: identifying mentors with industry specific skills, locating potential directors and executives, selecting service providers or looking up listings of events, venture-capital related books, journals and articles, and technology transfer opportunities.
Source: Venture Capital Marketplace (VCMP), Australia