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On-line Canadian Trade Resources
The Web is packed with a wealth of resources related to exporting and international trade. Below is a list of Canadian-based export Web sites that you may find may be useful to help make your export venture a success. The resources are organized in seven categories:
Guides: Export primers.
Research : Identifying global opportunities.
Programs : Canadian government trade initiatives.
Networking : Canadian-based consulates and export associations.
News: Sector and geographic updates.
Finance: Financing for trade projects.
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GUIDES - Export primers
Entering World Markets: This exporting information guide, navigates through the federal and provincial government resources of interest to businesses looking at exporting globally.
Source: Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre
( http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/ )
Exporting to the United States: This exporting information guide is designed for product manufacturers and service providers interested in the U.S. market and covers many aspects related to the export process.
Source: Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre
( http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/ )
Guide to Exporting to the US
No matter whether you're an aspiring, new or established exporter to the United States, this guide will provide you with practical information that will make your export business to the U.S. easier to start, maintain and expand. Explore major aspects of trade with the U.S., from initial market research to customs clearance to getting paid.
Source : Team Canada Inc.
Importing ( http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/menu-eng.html ) and Exporting ( http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/export/menu-eng.html ) : A variety of documents for Canadian importers and exporters that include NAFTA origin rules and general trade regulations.
Source: Canada Border Services Agency
( http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/redirect/cbsc/ )
Take a World View: Export Your Services: Information source on exporting that is designed primarily for service exporters. Features streamlined and improved information to assist small and medium-sized service firms that are interested in exporting.
Source: Industry Canada
( http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ic1.nsf/eng/h_00081.html?OpenDocument )
The Administrative Monetary Penalty System: The Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) applies to contraventions of the Customs Act and the Customs Tariff and regulations, as well as contraventions of the terms and conditions of licensing agreements and undertakings.
Source: Canada Border Services Agency
( http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/amps/reference-eng.html )
TradeMap Canada:
TradeMap Canada is an interactive tool, created by the International Trade Centre (UNCTAD/WTO) in Geneva, as a way of allowing exporters and trade professionals to easily access key international trade data presented by product and by country. This service is available, free of charge, to all Canadians through Team Canada. Simply complete the online registration form (http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/ ) to receive your username and password. A TradeMap registration also provides free access to Product Map ( http://www.p-maps.org/Client/Index.aspx ), another tool for analyzing international trade data offered by the UNCTAD/WTO.
Source: Canada Business
( http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/ )
RESEARCH - Identifying global opportunities
Canadian International Merchandise Trade Statistics: Services offered by Statistics Canada's International Trade Division. This site features articles on global trade, new data releases and an on-line demo of the World Trade Database.
Source: Statistics Canada
( http://www80.statcan.gc.ca/wes-esw/page1-eng.htm )
Canadian Trade Commissioner Service: The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service contains valuable information that will help you prepare an export plan and develop a market entry strategy. International Trade Canada's Trade Commissioners, located in 125 cities around the world, can help you implement your strategy and take advantage of international business opportunities.
Source: Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
( http://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/ )
Statistics Canada International Trade Search: Search engine for statistics and research papers on Canadian exports, imports, trade balance and merchandise trade.
Source: Statistics Canada.
( http://www80.statcan.gc.ca/wes-esw/page1-eng.htm )
Trade Data Online: Custom-report generator that allows user to obtain Canadian trade statistics for over 5,000 commodities, 500 standard industrial codes, and 200 countries.
Source: Industry Canada
( http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/tdo-dcd.nsf/eng/Home )
PROGRAMS - Government of Canada trade initiatives
Aboriginal Business Canada: Cross-border marketing, networking and trade fair assistance for aboriginal businesspeople.
Source: Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
( http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ecd/ab/abc/index-eng.asp )
Canada Business Service Centres: Index of Canada's CBSC's, "one-stop-shops" for information on Canadian trade, government services, programs and regulations.
Source: Industry Canada
( http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/ )
Agri-Food Trade Service: Agri-business market information, financing and export training. Trade expansion program introduces new food exporters to Latin American and Asian markets.
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
( http://www.ats-sea.agr.gc.ca/info/info-eng.htm )
Canada-United States Relations Web Site: The Canada-United States Relations site includes 14 Web sites that cover the multiple aspects of Canada's relationship with the United States.
Source: Foreign Affairs Canada and International Trade Canada
( http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/can-am/ )
Canadian International Trade Tribunal: Reports on Canadian dumping, subsidization and trade safeguard rules.
Source: Canadian International Trade Tribunal
Exporting Canadian Products & Expertise: The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) information page for exporters of building products, designed to help Canadian housing exporters compete successfully in foreign markets. It includes information and advice on codes and standards key export markets, a calendar of key CMHC international missions and events, an overview of housing export opportunities, CMHC export strategies for major markets around the world, listings of export-related reports, publications and downloadable guides available from CMHC.
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
( http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/ )
Industrial Cooperation Program: The CIDA Industrial Cooperation Program (INC) can provide financial support and advice to Canadian businesses planning sustainable business activities in developing countries in a variety of sectors.
Source: Canadian International Development Agency
( http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/inc )
ISO 9000 Series: Briefings on the International Standards Organization 9000 Series, lists of accredited registrars and how to get certified.
Source: Standards Council of Canada
( http://www.scc.ca/en/programs-services )
Trade Routes: Canadian Heritage's trade development support program, Trade Routes, ensures that Canada's arts and cultural entrepreneurs and organizations have access to the full range of the Team Canada Inc network of government trade programs and services, in order to expand export capacity and market development opportunities.
Source: Canadian Heritage
( http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/route/pcrc-trcp/index-eng.cfm )
NETWORKING - Canadian-based consulates and export associations
Association for the Export of Canadian Books: Organization of publishers and distributors that develop foreign markets for Canadian books.
Source: Association for the Export of Canadian Books, Ottawa ON
( http://www.aecb.org/entry/ )
Association of Consulting Engineers of Canada Export Division: Promoter of joint ventures and technology transfers between Canadian and foreign consulting engineering firms.
Source: Association of Consulting Engineers of Canada
Canadian Consulate - San Francisco (Silicon Valley): The Canadian Consulate Trade Offices in San Francisco (Silicon Valley) site focuses on trade & investment for technology-based industries, and public affairs. Its clients are: Canadian high-tech firms that want to do business with San Francisco Bay Area/Silicon Valley firms and Bay Area firms interested in investing in Canada or working with Canadian partners
Source: Government of Canada
( http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/san_francisco/index.aspx )
Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC: Canada-US trade statistics, information, speeches, issue backgrounders, statements, and tourism events.
Source: Government of Canada
( http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/washington/ )
Canadian Embassies and Missions: Directory of Canadian Government offices abroad. Visit individual embassy and consulate Web sites provided on the site and find information about foreign representatives in Canada through the Office of Protocol.
Source: Foreign Affairs Canada
( http://www.international.gc.ca/ciw-cdm/embassies-ambassades.aspx?lang=eng )
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME): Formally known as the Alliance of Manufacturers & Exporters Canada, the CME has been a champion for manufacturers and exporters in Canada since 1871. On the export front, members are fully supported by programs and market intelligence with international linkages in markets around the world and with staff specialists able to offer expert assistance.
Source: Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Canada
NEWS - Sector and geographic updates
Current Market Rates: Latest Canadian exchange rates, bank rates, money market yields and bond yields.
Source: Bank of Canada.
( http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/rates/index.html )
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada Media Room: Access media advisories, news releases, official statements, helpful tools and links. Search the database of news releases or subscribe to their news notification service.
Source: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
( http://www.international.gc.ca/media/index.aspx?menu_id=20&menu=L )
Monthly Economic Indicators: Updates on key economic variables in Canada including business investment, consumer confidence, interest rates and exchange rates.
Source: Office of the Chief Economist
( http://www.international.gc.ca/economist-economiste/index.aspx )
FINANCE - Financing for trade projects
Business Development Bank: Financial services for Canadian small and medium-sized businesses.
Source: Business Development Bank of Canada
( http://www.bdc.ca/splash.asp )
Canadian Commercial Corporation: Offers financing to Canadian companies selling to international organizations and foreign government agencies such as NASA and the US Department of Defense.
Source: Canadian Commercial Corporation
( http://www.ccc.ca/index.html )
Northstar Trade Finance: Provides support for Canadian exporters by offering financing to credit-worthy foreign buyers of eligible Canadian goods and services
Source: Northstar Trade Finance Inc., Richmond BC
Export Development Canada: EDC's sophisticated trade finance solutions can help exporters complete in more than 200 countries, including higher-risk and emerging markets. EDC provides an Online Export Risk Profiler, a questionnaire that provides you with a customized list of links to assist you with your export needs.
Source: Export Development Canada
( http://www.edc.ca/english/index.htm/ )
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