Importing and exporting

​Government of Canada
​If you manufacture, import, distribute or sell products, find out what you need to do to ensure that your products are safe.

Investissement Québec
Get a loan or loan guarantee between $150,000 and $5 million to cover up to 60% of project costs to boost the region's potential to attract tourists from other parts of Canada and abroad.

Canada Border Services Agency
Importers, carriers and registered drivers may be able to reduce the time and cost of doing business with the Canada Border Services Agency.

Immigration and citizenship
​Interested in moving to Canada to start a business? Find out if you can immigrate as a self-employed individual or receive a start-up visa.

Department of Finance Canada
Your Canadian manufacturing service company may qualify to import certain goods without paying GST or HST if those goods are later exported.

​Canada Border Services Agency
Get confirmation on the rate of duty that will apply to goods you plan to import.

Canada Border Services Agency
Get pre-approved to move low-risk goods faster through the Canada-U.S. border.

World Trade Centre Toronto
Access to Canada’s top exporting advisors, resources and contacts, as well as the opportunity to work with industry leaders to build and implement a comprehensive export plan.

Canada Border Services Agency
If your business imported certain medical items into Canada on or after May 5, 2020, including PPE (masks, gloves, garments, sterilization products), you will not have to pay tariffs on those items.

​Canada Border Services Agency
You can use this card to help you cross the Canada-U.S. border faster when you travel for business.

​Canada Border Services Agency
​If you are a frequent and low-risk traveller, you can apply for access to speedier and easier entry into Canada.

​Business and industry Canada
​Find resources to help support your trade activities, especially if you are new to importing or exporting.

​Canada Border Services Agency
​You can use this card to help you cross the border faster when you travel for business to participating countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Québec International
Access a network of experts to help you hire international talent for your business. Attend workshops, networking events and recruiting missions.

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Find contact information for organizations that can help you achieve your import or export project.

Learn about international trade topics such as transportation, letters of credit and cargo insurance. These workshops are available online.

Learn the basics of the commercial importing process.

Learn about the key steps you may need to take to find and pick a foreign supplier, including the methods of payment to consider and drawing up a contract.

Learn about Canada's main trade agreements and how their procurement provisions may affect your procurement contract.

Find out which companies are importing goods into Canada by product, by city and by country of origin.

Electronically transmit to the Canada Border Services Agency pre-arrival data for low-risk commercial shipments.

Do you move or trade goods internationally? This designated FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate the tariffs, taxes or duties.

Do you move or trade goods internationally? FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate the tariffs, taxes or duties.

Do you move or trade goods for international trade? This designated FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate tariffs, taxes or duties.

Do you move or trade goods for international trade? This designated FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate tariffs, taxes or duties.

Do you move or trade goods for international trade? This designated FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate tariffs, taxes or duties.

Find profiles of foreign countries, as well as information on EDC resources available for each country.

Get cultural, demographic, and political information on countries with whom you would like to conduct business.

See what are the main financing programs available to support your export projects.

Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings
Get funding for the production and marketing of English-language Canadian sound recordings, domestic and international touring and showcasing, and more.

Destination Canada
Your tourism business can apply to have a signature experience package promoted around the world.

Business Development Bank of Canada
Connect with highly experienced specialists who can help you better manage your business, increase revenues and optimize operations.

​Government of Canada
​If you manufacture, import, distribute or sell products, find out what you need to do to ensure that your products are safe.

Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
Get a fixed sum of $1,200 or $1,500 for a trip to France and certain other European regions to acquire knowledge or intellectual property or to collaborate on R&D.

​Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Get up-to-date tariff information for specific products and countries where Canada has a Free Trade Agreement. Compare rates for multiple products or countries to improve your cost forecasting and identify your best options.

​Canadian Commercial Corporation
Use this web-based application, exclusive to Canadian companies, to search through, evaluate and bid on opportunities from around the world.

Fonds Innovexport
Get an equity or quasi-equity investment between $50,000 and $1 millon dollars as an initial disbursement for your project, with possible additional investments up to a maximum of $3 million.

​Canada Revenue Agency
​If your non-manufacturing business adds limited value to goods destined for export, you could be exempt from paying GST/HST on certain imports.

Investissement Québec
Get a loan or loan guarantee between $150,000 and $5 million to cover up to 60% of project costs to boost the region's potential to attract tourists from other parts of Canada and abroad.

Department of Community and Government Services
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.

Immigration and citizenship
​Interested in moving to Canada to start a business? Find out if you can immigrate as a self-employed individual or receive a start-up visa.

Department of Finance Canada
Your Canadian manufacturing service company may qualify to import certain goods without paying GST or HST if those goods are later exported.

Canadian Digital Media Network
Get up to $4,000 to offset travel and accommodations costs to open new markets, close international sales, and secure investments abroad.

Canada Border Services Agency
Get pre-approved to move low-risk goods faster through the Canada-U.S. border.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
International market intelligence, in-market trade expertise, international trade shows and other assistance to help agri-food exporters.

Investissement Québec
Get loans and loan guarantees to cover 75% of special tariffs placed on your steel and aluminum export products, at 25% and 10%, respectively, for a maximum duration of 10 years.

Global Affairs Canada​
Learn about the agreements that can help protect your investments abroad.

World Trade Centre Toronto
Access to Canada’s top exporting advisors, resources and contacts, as well as the opportunity to work with industry leaders to build and implement a comprehensive export plan.

Ministry of Central Services
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.

Investissement Québec
Non-repayable contributions of $40,000 to $250,000 covering up to 10% of project costs for existing businesses and 15% for start-ups.

Export Development Canada
Looking to grow internationally or diversify into new markets? A trade advisor can help you navigate a variety of options, providing you with market information, connecting you with other experts, and helping you start exporting quickly.

Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Help to prepare your business for international markets, assess your organization’s potential, find contacts and resolve problems.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
If you're developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. Our advisors are former entrepreneurs with established networks in both private and public sectors, and can help put you in touch with specialists in finance, technical advice and foreign market expertise, to help your business grow from here. Innovation Advisors help companies that are incorporated for profit in Canada. Is this you?

Ministère du Travail
Under this agreement, you are ensured equal treatment when bidding or working on construction projects in Ontario and Quebec.

Canadian Commercial Corporation
Connect with foreign government buyers and the Canadian government when pursuing government procurement leads in another country.

Telefilm Canada
Financing for Canadian film producers to develop, produce and market movies in English or French in Canada and internationally.

​Global Affairs Canada, Trade Commissioner Service
Get  mentoring, workspace in foreign markets and introductions to potential  partners, investors and customers in the clean-tech, information and  communications technology (ICT) and life sciences sectors.

Export Development Canada
Get export information, referrals to relevant business partners and answers to your questions about going global from a Trade Advisor. Advisors draw on their expertise and market know-how to help you find the resources best suited to your business to help you succeed abroad.

Procurement Services
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.

Magnet
Use this free export business portal to match your business with relevant events and opportunities based on your export readiness, sector, location and goals. Get timely email updates about resources and services from export experts, and access a customizable dashboard.

Department of Highways and Public Works
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.

Investissement Québec
Loans, loan guarantees or capital investments of $50,000 and up for projects involving expansion, exporting, modernization, innovation, buildings and equipment, marketing and more.

Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
Get an export diagnostic and business plan, as well as help choosing trade corridors, finding suppliers and trading partners, and establishing your business.

​Canada Border Services Agency
You can use this card to help you cross the Canada-U.S. border faster when you travel for business.

Investissement Québec
Take advantage of this free program and receive support on management, marketing, finances, human resources, technology, export, production and more.

Musicaction
Get funding for the production and marketing of French-language Canadian sound recordings, domestic and international touring and showcasing, and more.

Investissement Québec
Regional organizations provide export coaching, training and assistance.<

​Canada Border Services Agency
​If you are a frequent and low-risk traveller, you can apply for access to speedier and easier entry into Canada.

​Innovation, Science and economic Development Canada
​Does your company have annual sales of at least $5 million and show promising growth? You may be eligible for the CED support program.

​Business and industry Canada
​Find resources to help support your trade activities, especially if you are new to importing or exporting.

​Canada Border Services Agency
​You can use this card to help you cross the border faster when you travel for business to participating countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

​Startup Montréal
Develop your innovative, fast-growing Quebec company by increasing your exports and accelerating your growth.

Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce ( CGLCC )
Get connected with LGBT+ chambers of commerce and partnership opportunities around the world and leverage their expertise to help you do business abroad.

​Export Development Canada
Get fast short-term solutions to cover up to 90% of your insured losses, if your customer doesn't pay.

Export Development Canada
Find the trade information you need from export advisors, in order to grow your business in new markets such as the U.S., European Union and Mexico. Get answers to questions about customs, financing, paying taxes and more.

Québec International
Get personalized coaching and expertise in marketing, e-commerce and exporting in Canada and abroad to increase your sales opportunities and reduce risks.

​Trade Commissioner Service
​Learn about export opportunities in international humanitarian and aid markets.

​Business Development Bank of Canada
Get advice on action oriented approaches focused on developing and implementing a strategy plan to increase your sales through knowledge sharing, coaching and support.

Find contact information for organizations that can help you achieve your import or export project.

Before you make the decision to export, think about the resources and knowledge necessary for your project.

Find out about the tariffs that apply to each country's imports to determine how much duty your foreign customers need to pay.

Learn about international trade topics such as transportation, letters of credit and cargo insurance. These workshops are available online.

This practical guide presents the services offered by the main export support organizations that can help you expand your business into foreign markets. [PDF]

Learn how to find opportunities and understand the procurement process of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Find out what you need to know about exporting, including international market research, export planning, marketing, finances, logistics and legal aspects.

Simplify customs procedures for the temporary and duty-free admission of your commercial samples, professional equipment, and goods for use at events.

Learn about Canada's main trade agreements and how their procurement provisions may affect your procurement contract.

Find information on European public procurement and opportunities to do business with the European Union and its member states.

Find Australian Government procurement opportunities.

Find opportunities to sell your goods or services to the United States government.

Do you move or trade goods internationally? This designated FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate the tariffs, taxes or duties.

Do you move or trade goods internationally? FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate the tariffs, taxes or duties.

Learn about the U.S. government procurement process, market evaluations and contracting opportunities at all levels of government.

Do business with the acquisition and procurement arm of the US federal government.

Get details on all the free trade agreements covering government procurement that Canada has signed, as well as agreements under negotiation.

Do you move or trade goods for international trade? This designated FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate tariffs, taxes or duties.

Do you move or trade goods for international trade? This designated FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate tariffs, taxes or duties.

Find key contacts, trade events, market opportunities and export advice from experienced businesswomen.

Do you move or trade goods for international trade? This designated FTZ provides access to programs that may reduce or eliminate tariffs, taxes or duties.

Find profiles of foreign countries, as well as information on EDC resources available for each country.

Get cultural, demographic, and political information on countries with whom you would like to conduct business.