Trade Resources for Small Business Owners and Aspiring Entrepreneurs

There is a tremendous amount of information available on exporting and marketing your goods and services worldwide. To help your small business maximize its true export potential, WD has provided a comprehensive listing of the information, programs and services that are available.

Canadian Trade Resources
Looking for Canadian trade information? Here is an organized, bilingual list of on-line sites offering various services, contacts, reports and ideas on international business opportunities and selling Canadian goods and services abroad.

Creative. Competitive. Canada (Video in Windows Media format, 15 Mb)
This 2 minute video extols the virtues of Canada’s modern, dynamic and competitive business environment, portraying leading foreign firms operating in Canada. The video focuses on the key sectors for investment promotion, as listed on the Industry Sectors portion of the Invest in Canada website.

Export Training Programs and Services
Improve your competitiveness in international markets by taking advantage of government-sponsored training programs and services.

Trade and Investment Frequently Asked Questions
Five popular questions asked by new or potential exporters, importers or investors with direct answers from various government sources.

Sources of Export Information
Western Canadian sources that can provide you with information on exporting your goods or services.