Directory – Key import and export resources

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

​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.

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.

​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.

​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 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.

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

​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 Canada-U.S. border faster when you travel for business.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 the basics of the commercial importing process.

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

Do you want to attend a business event abroad, spend some time away prospecting, or take part in a trade mission? You may be able to obtain a LOJIQ grant to help you do so.
Registration deadline: Ongoing selection process while grants last

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

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

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.

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

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

​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.

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

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

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

​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.

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

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.

​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.

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.

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.

​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.

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

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

​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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

​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.

​Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
Connect with Trade Commissioners for assistance and advice for a wide range of export and international business-related topics such as preparing for international markets, assessing potential markets, finding qualified contacts and resolving business problems.

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

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

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

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?

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Services offered:  Coaching - Mentoring - Export consulting services - Financing - Facilities Search

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Services offered:  Coaching - Consulting services - Financing - Exporting

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

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

Services offered:  Coaching - Growth - Business plan - Export - Financing - Marketng and sales - business plan - Consulting services

Services offered:  Referral - Consulting services - Market intelligence - Training - Referencing - Expert advice - Export certification

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Services offered:  Financing - Export support - Fiscal measures

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

Find Australian Government procurement opportunities.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Do you want to attend a business event abroad, spend some time away prospecting, or take part in a trade mission? You may be able to obtain a LOJIQ grant to help you do so.
Registration deadline: Ongoing selection process while grants last

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

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

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

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

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.