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Importation – Support programs and services

  • Advance rulings for tariff classification 

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

  • Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card 

    ​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.

  • Business immigration programs 

    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.

  • CANPASS 

    ​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.

  • Canada Consumer Product Safety Act 

    ​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.

  • Customs Self Assessment Program 

    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.

  • Exporters of Processing Services Program 

    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.

  • Free and Secure Trade 

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

  • International trade and investment 

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

  • NEXUS 

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

Importation – Support organizations

Canada Border Services Agency - CBSA

Visit the website

Services offered:  Import - Export - Technical and commercial support - Support programs - Border information service

Chambre de commerce Québec et Amérique Latine

  • 555 René-Lévesque Boulevard. West
  • Montréal, Québec
  • H2Z 1B1

Services offered:  Coaching - Networking - Training in French phonetics for Spanish speakers - Trade missions - International cooperation

Entreprises Québec

  • 418 644-0075, 1 800 644-0075

Services offered:  Information on Government Programs and Services - Laws and obligations - Financial Assistance - Starting a Business - Human Resources - Foreign Trade - Innovation

GS1 Canada

  • 9200 du Golf Bldv.
  • Anjou, Montréal
  • H1J 3A1

Visit the website

Services offered:  Implementation of e-commerce supply chain standards (Bar Codes - Products images)

Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada

  • 550 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 1150
  • Montréal, Québec
  • H3A 1B9

Services offered:  Networking - Coaching - Consulting services for companies interested in doing business or investing in Italy or Canada - Market research

Canadian Chamber of Commerce

  • 275 Slater Street, Suite 1700
  • Ottawa, Ontario
  • K1P 5H9

Visit the website

Services offered:  ATA Carnet - Document Certification - Business Data Lab - Internationalization Assistance - Professional Services -Canadian Business Resilience

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

  • 1 800 442-2342

Visit the website

Services offered:  Domestic and import permits - Food safety (Food inspection) - Animal health - Plant protection - International market access

Canadian-Tunisian Chamber of Commerce

  • 1001, rue Lenoir, bureau A503
  • Montreal, Québec
  • H4C 2Z6

Services offered:  Consulting services on exporting - Networking - Support to promote trade between Tunisia and Canada

Chambre de Commerce Canado-Suisse (Québec)

  • 630 René-Lévesque Blvd. West, Suite 2800
  • Montreal, Québec
  • H3B 1S6

Visit the website

Services offered:  Networking - Support for commercial, industrial and financial exchanges between Switzerland and Canada

Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie Canada-Liban

  • 1805 Sauvé West, Suite 308
  • Montreal, Québec
  • H4N 3B8

Services offered:  Networking – Support to promote trade between Lebanon and Canada

Global Affairs Canada

  • 1 800 267-8376

Visit the website

Services offered:  Permits and licences - Trade mission - Consulting services - Document authentication

Hungarian-Canadian Chamber of Commerce

  • 4144 Dorchester Boulevard West
  • Westmount, Québec
  • H3Z 1V1

Visit the website

Services offered:  Networking - Trade Missions - Support for the development of trade relations between Canada and Hungary

Montreal's Irish Canadian business community

  • 2 Place du Commerce, Suite 100
  • Ile-des-Soeurs, Québec
  • H3E 1A1

Visit the website

Services offered:  Networking - Support for trade between Ireland and Québec

Importation – Other resources

Exportation – Financing

Exportation – Support programs and services

  • Accelerated Growth Service 

    ​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.

  • Agreement for construction sector labour mobility Ontario - Québec 

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

  • Agri-Food Trade Services for Exporters 

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

  • Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card 

    ​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.

  • BDC Advisory Services 

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

  • BDC Advisory Services — Sales and marketing 

    ​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.

  • Business Opportunities: Development and Humanitarian Aid Markets 

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

  • Business immigration programs 

    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.

  • CANPASS 

    ​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.

  • COREX Program 

    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 Brand 

    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
    If you’re an export-ready Canadian agriculture, food, or seafood company you can get access to government-approved and recognized national branding consisting of a new logo, modernized graphics, and branded taglines as well as access to a revamped marketing toolkit to help with promotional opportunities in international markets.

  • Canada Consumer Product Safety Act 

    ​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.

  • Canada Tariff Finder 

    ​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 Trade Commissioner Service 

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

  • Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia 

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

  • EDC — Export Help Hub 

    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.

  • Export Distribution Centre Program 

    ​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.

  • Exporters of Processing Services Program 

    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.

  • Free and Secure Trade 

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

  • Global Bid Opportunity Finder 

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

  • Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in Quebec 

    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?

  • International trade and investment 

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

  • Magnet — Export Growth Portal 

    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.

  • NEXUS 

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

  • Regional export promotion organizations (ORPEX) 

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

  • Request for Tenders/Proposals — Nunavut 

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

  • SaskTenders 

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

  • Trade and investment agreements 

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

  • Yukon bids&tenders 

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

Exportation – Support organizations

ACCLR - Export consulting services

  • 393 Saint-Jacques Street, Suite 200
  • Montreal, Québec
  • H2Y 1N9

Visit the website

Services offered:  Coaching - Export consulting services - Market research - International business plan - Export certification

ACCLR - International Trade

  • 393 Saint-Jacques Street, Suite 200
  • Montréal, Québec
  • H2Y 1N9

Visit the website

Services offered:  Trade missions - Networking - Training - Liaison with the World Bank - Trade Acceleration Programme (TAP) - Advisory services - Coaching - Export certification

48e Nord International

  • 70 du Lac Avenue, P.O. Box 44
  • Rouyn-Noranda, Québec
  • J9X 5C1
  • 819-762-4923

Visit the website

Services offered:  Coaching - Export consulting services - Networking - Training - Export - RÉACTEUR48 Program - Mining sector

Canada Border Services Agency - CBSA

Visit the website

Services offered:  Import - Export - Technical and commercial support - Support programs - Border information service

Carrefour Québec International - Centre-du-Québec

  • 338 William Street
  • Drummondville, Québec
  • J2C 3C3

Services offered:  Coaching - Export consulting services - Market research - International business plan - Training - Networking

Carrefour Québec International - Estrie

  • 35 Belvédère North, suite 600
  • Sherbrooke, Québec
  • J1H 4A7

Services offered:  Coaching - Export consulting services - Market research - International business plan - Training - Networking

Carrefour Québec International - Mauricie

  • 1493 138 Route, P.O. Box 90013
  • Huntingdon, Québec
  • J2C 3C3

Visit the website

Services offered:  Coaching - Export consulting services - Market research - International business plan - Training - Networking

Chambre de commerce Québec et Amérique Latine

  • 555 René-Lévesque Boulevard. West
  • Montréal, Québec
  • H2Z 1B1

Services offered:  Coaching - Networking - Training in French phonetics for Spanish speakers - Trade missions - International cooperation

Chambre de commerce de l'Est de Montréal

  • 5600 Hochelaga Street, Suite 100
  • Montréal, Québec
  • H1N 3L7

Services offered:  Coaching - Export consulting services - Market research - International business plan - Networking

Corporation de développement économique de Victoriaville et sa région (CLD)

  • 747 Pierre-Roux Boulevard East
  • Victoriaville, Québec
  • G6T 1S7

Services offered:  Coaching - Mentoring - Export consulting services - Financing - Facilities search - Space rental - Business start-up - Hiring support - City of circular innovation - Agricultural services - Industrial services - Commercial services - Tourism

Développement économique Longueuil - DEL

  • 204 de Montarville Blvd., Suite 120
  • Boucherville, Québec
  • J4B 6S2

Visit the website

Services offered:  Coaching - Consulting services - Financing - Export support - Innovation support - Training - Sustainable development

Entreprises Québec

  • 418 644-0075, 1 800 644-0075

Services offered:  Information on Government Programs and Services - Laws and obligations - Financial Assistance - Starting a Business - Human Resources - Foreign Trade - Innovation

Excellence industrielle Saint-Laurent - Exportation

  • 710 Saint-Germain Street
  • Saint-Laurent, Québec
  • H4L 3R5

Services offered:  Coaching - Export consulting services - Market research - International business plan - Training - Networking

Expansion PME

  • 255 Laurier Blvd., Suite 204
  • McMasterville, Québec
  • J3G 0B7

Services offered:  Coaching - Export consulting services - Market research - International business plan - Innovation consulting services - Financing

Export Development Canada - EDC

  • 150 Slater Street
  • Ottawa, Ontario
  • K1A 1K3

Visit the website

Services offered:  Financing - Export- Consulting services - Knowledge products - Risk management

Export Outaouais

  • 45 de Villebois Street, Suite 100
  • Gatineau, Québec
  • J8T 8J7

Visit the website

Services offered:  Coaching - Export consulting services - Market research - International business plan - Networking - Women entrepreneurs - Responsible business practices - Business intelligence - Certification of origin

GS1 Canada

  • 9200 du Golf Bldv.
  • Anjou, Montréal
  • H1J 3A1

Visit the website

Services offered:  Implementation of e-commerce supply chain standards (Bar Codes - Products images)

Investissement Québec

  • 1 844 474-6367

Visit the website

Services offered:  Financing - Consulting services - Export support - Foreign investment prospecting - Technology development and support services

Investissement et Développement (ID) Gatineau

  • 25 Laurier Street, 7th Floor
  • Gatineau, Québec
  • J8X 4C8

Visit the website

Services offered:  Coaching technological, manufacturing, innovative and exporting companies - Consulting services - Financing - Mentoring

Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada

  • 550 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 1150
  • Montréal, Québec
  • H3A 1B9

Services offered:  Networking - Coaching - Consulting services for companies interested in doing business or investing in Italy or Canada - Market research

Laurentides International

  • 17660 Charles Street, suite 101
  • Mirabel, Québec
  • J7J 0C3

Visit the website

Services offered:  Coaching - Export consulting services - Market research - International business plan - Training - Networking

Laval économique

  • 1333 Chomedey Boulevard, Suite 401
  • Laval, Québec
  • H7V 3Y1

Services offered:  Coaching - Consulting services - Financing - Mentoring - Export support - Facilities search

MRC Acton Développement économique et local

  • 1037 Beaugrand Street
  • Acton Vale, Québec
  • J0H 1A0

Services offered:  Coaching - Consulting services - Financing - Export support

Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l’Énergie (MEIE)

Services offered:  Coaching - Consulting services - Financing - Exporting

Réseau des Femmes d'affaires du Québec (RFAQ)

  • 476 Jean-Neveu Street, Suite 200
  • Longueuil , Québec
  • J4G 1N8

Services offered:  Networking - WEConnect International and WBE Canada Accreditation Service - Training - Support groups - Parcours croissance+ - Exporting - Accélérer la relance des entrepreneurEs program

Société de développement international de Lanaudière (SODIL)

  • 2500 des Entreprises Boulevard
  • Terrebonne, Québec
  • J6X 4J8

Services offered:  Coaching - Export consulting services - Market research - International business plan - Networking

Agri-Food Export Group Québec–Canada

  • 1971 Léonard-De Vinci Street
  • Sainte-Julie, Québec
  • J3E 1Y9

Visit the website

Services offered:  Consulting services - Networking - Training - Trade missions and shows - Market intelligence

Business Information Services - CED

  • 1 800 561-0633

Visit the website

Services offered:  Referral - Financing - Business start-up - Growth - Market intelligence - Business listings

Canadian Chamber of Commerce

  • 275 Slater Street, Suite 1700
  • Ottawa, Ontario
  • K1P 5H9

Visit the website

Services offered:  ATA Carnet - Document Certification - Business Data Lab - Internationalization Assistance - Professional Services -Canadian Business Resilience

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

  • 1 800 442-2342

Visit the website

Services offered:  Domestic and import permits - Food safety (Food inspection) - Animal health - Plant protection - International market access

Canadian-Tunisian Chamber of Commerce

  • 1001, rue Lenoir, bureau A503
  • Montreal, Québec
  • H4C 2Z6

Services offered:  Consulting services on exporting - Networking - Support to promote trade between Tunisia and Canada

Centrale Agricole

  • 1401 Legendre West, Suite 305
  • Montréal, Québec
  • H4N 2R9

Services offered:  Urban agriculture cooperative - Coaching - Training - Production space rental - Urban agriculture and circular economy business acceleration program - Networking - International networking opportunities - Support of the circular economy

Centre d'affaires RezoMont

  • 204 St-Sacrement Street, Suite 300
  • Montreal, Québec
  • H2Y 1W8

Visit the website

Services offered:  Office space and meeting room rental - Virtual offices and business address - International business support - V.I.E Coaching - FDI consulting (national and international)

Chambre de Commerce Canado-Suisse (Québec)

  • 630 René-Lévesque Blvd. West, Suite 2800
  • Montreal, Québec
  • H3B 1S6

Visit the website

Services offered:  Networking - Support for commercial, industrial and financial exchanges between Switzerland and Canada

Chambre de Commerce de Gatineau

  • 100-45 de Villebois Street
  • Gatineau, Québec
  • J8T 8J7

Services offered:  Networking - Mentoring - Training - Coaching - Consulting services - Networking and business development - Assistance to tourism businesses - Women entrepreneurship - Co-development - Labour force - Export Outaouais

Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie Canada-Liban

  • 1805 Sauvé West, Suite 308
  • Montreal, Québec
  • H4N 3B8

Services offered:  Networking – Support to promote trade between Lebanon and Canada

Chambre de commerce et d'industrie française au Canada (CCIFC) - Québec

  • 500-925 Grande Allée West
  • Québec, Québec
  • G1S 1C1
  • 418 265-0284

Services offered:  Networking - Support in setting up business in Québec and in France

Commerce International Québec Montérégie-Ouest (CIQMO)

  • 255 d’Anjou Blvd., Suite 212
  • Châteauguay, Québec
  • J6J 2R4

Visit the website

Services offered:  Coaching - Export consulting services - Market research - International business plan - Training - Commercial missions

Commerce international Côte-Nord

Visit the website

Services offered:  Coaching - Export consulting services - Networking - Export diagnosis - Training - Trade missions - Market studies - International business plan

DPME International

  • 1442 Du Président-Kennedy Road, Suite 100
  • Scott, Québec
  • G0S 3G0

Services offered:  Coaching - Export consulting services - Market research - International business plan - Training

First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC)

  • 265 Place Chef Michel Laveau, suite 200
  • Wendake, Québec
  • G0A 4V0

Visit the website

Services offered:  Coaching - Growth - Startup - Sustainable development - Busines plan - Training - Managing - Marketing and sales - Mentoring - Business plan - Networking

GIMXPORT

  • 377 René-Lévesque Boulevard West, Suite 101
  • Chandler, Québec
  • G0C 1K0

Visit the website

Services offered:  Coaching - Export consulting services - Market research - International business plan - Networking

Global Affairs Canada

  • 1 800 267-8376

Visit the website

Services offered:  Permits and licences - Trade mission - Consulting services - Document authentication

Hungarian-Canadian Chamber of Commerce

  • 4144 Dorchester Boulevard West
  • Westmount, Québec
  • H3Z 1V1

Visit the website

Services offered:  Networking - Trade Missions - Support for the development of trade relations between Canada and Hungary

Innov & Export PME

Services offered:  Coaching - Export: commercialization-marketing, export-logistics, innovation-production - Service Agriconseils - Market research - International business plan - Training - Networking

Les Offices jeunesse internationaux du Québec (LOJIQ)

Services offered:  Coaching - Financing - International project development assistance - International business mentoring - Mentoring - Training in business incubators and gas pedals in the Francophonie - Aboriginal cultures and languages initiative - Youth entrepreneurial creativity initiative in the Francophonie - Youth initiative to fight against climate change

Manufacturiers et Exportateurs Quebec

  • 507 Places d'Armes, Suite 950
  • Montréal, Québec
  • H2Y 2W8
  • 514 866-7774

Visit the website

Services offered:  Coaching - Networking - Training - International recruitment facilitation

Montreal's Irish Canadian business community

  • 2 Place du Commerce, Suite 100
  • Ile-des-Soeurs, Québec
  • H3E 1A1

Visit the website

Services offered:  Networking - Support for trade between Ireland and Québec

Québec Film and Television Council

  • 60 Saint-Jacques Street, Suite 502
  • Montréal, Québec
  • H2Y 1L5

Visit the website

Services offered:  Mobilization activities - Networking - Studies and strategic watch - Sector committees - Lobbying - Training - National photo library - Familiarization tours and scouting - Economic missions

Québec International

  • 1035 Wilfrid-Pelletier Avenue, Suite 400
  • Québec, Québec
  • G1W 0C5

Visit the website

Services offered:  Coaching - Stratup - Growth - Export consulting services - Market research - International business plan - Training - Networking - International recruitment - Modernization and digital transformation - Establishment and expansion

SERDEX International

  • 665 de la Gare West Street
  • Alma, Québec
  • G8B 4L4

Services offered:  Coaching - Export consulting services - Market research - International business plan - Training - Networking

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)

  • 905 De Lorimier Avenue
  • Montréal, Québec
  • H2K 3V9

Visit the website

Services offered:  Financing - Export support - Fiscal measures

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