Trade Resources

A list of associations and government agencies dedicated to helping Canadian businesses succeed.

Trade Links

Export Development Canada

Trade Links
EDC has centralized hundreds of online references on this site, and organized them so you can find all the information you need - even if you're not quite sure what you're looking for. And if you're a seasoned exporter, we can also help you discover how to take advantage of the latest market trends and hot spots, comply with any new regulations or permits, and learn about the latest solutions to grow and protect your business.

Provincial Government Agencies

Alberta

Alberta Economic Development

albertacanada.com
Resources for Alberta exporters.

British Columbia

British Columbia Asia Pacific, Trade and Investment Division,

Ministry of Small Business, Technology & Economic Development

gov.bc.ca/tted
Assists BC companies to enter international ­markets and attracts foreign investment to BC.

Manitoba

MTI: Manitoba Trade and Investment

gov.mb.ca/trade
MTI’s mission is to help build the Manitoba economy through increased exports and by attracting and retaining foreign direct investment.

New Brunswick

Business New Brunswick – Export Development Branch

gnb.ca
Business New Brunswick’s Export Development Branch specializes in counselling and other ­services to export-ready companies and existing exporters.

Newfoundland and Labrador

gov.nf.ca/doingbusiness
A gateway to online information for business, start-up, operations, relocating to the province, investments and exporting.

Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Business Inc.

novascotiabusiness.com
NSBI offers many export development programs and services for small- to medium-sized businesses and local exporters entering new markets.

Ontario

International Trade Development

ontarioexports.com
The International Trade Branch of the Investment and Trade Division helps Ontario firms grow, prosper and create jobs through international trade.

Prince Edward Island

Innovation PEI

innovationpei.com
Innovation PEI is dedicated to helping business grow by promoting business development, research and innovation, and trade and market access.

Quebec

Services for businesses

entreprises.gouv.qc.ca
Information for investors, immigrants, entrepreneurs and future exporters of Quebec.

Investissement Québec

investquebec.com/en
Financing products range from work for companies, cooperative businesses and non-profit organizations from start-up, expansion, export, R&D activities, to mergers and acquisitions.

Saskatchewan

STEP: Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership

sasktrade.sk.ca
STEP was created to provide trade development, custom market research and access to export financing for exporters in the province.

Federal Government Agencies

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)

bdc.ca
BDC plays a leadership role in delivering financial, investment and consulting services to Canadian small businesses, with a particular focus on the technology and export sectors of the economy.

Canada Business

canadabusiness.ca
Canada Business reduces the complexity of dealing with various levels of government by serving as a single point of access for federal and provincial/territorial government services, programs and regulatory requirements.

Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)

ccc.ca
The CCC serves as an effective Canadian trade instrument, bringing buyers and sellers together and closing successful export contracts on the best possible terms and conditions.

Canadian Consular Affairs Bureau

travel.gc.ca
The Consular Affairs Bureau provides information and assistance services to Canadians living and travelling abroad.

Foreign Affairs & International Trade Canada:

international.gc.ca
DFAIT supports Canadians abroad; helps Canadian companies succeed in global markets; promotes Canada’s culture and values; and works to build a more peaceful, secure world.

Associations

Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada

a-m-c.ca
AMC’s mission is to foster and promote the growth and development of the agricultural equipment manufacturing industry in Canada

Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters

cme-mec.ca
Canada’s largest trade and industry association, CME promotes the continuous improvement of Canadian manufacturing and exporting through engagement of government at all levels.

Canadian Chamber of Commerce

chamber.ca
As the national leader in public policy advocacy on business issues, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to foster a strong, competitive, and profitable economic environment that benefits not only business, but all Canadians.

Canadian Federation of Independent Business

cfib.ca
CFIB has been a big voice for small business for 35 years with 105,000+ members nationwide in every sector.

Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters

importers.ca
I.E. Canada represents and educates importers and exporters and advocates on their behalf to influence change. Membership includes importers, exporters, distributors and agents as well as custom brokers, lawyers, accountants, freight and shipping companies, airlines, banks and foreign trade promotion offices.