Trade Links
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For the new exporter and importer, this section aims to help you find the most useful website links related to the trade process, from doing the initial research, learning about the regulations, finding the approapiate freight forwarder, to finding the clients and the providers that will effectively help sell your products and services. |
- Export Guides
Small Business BC
British Columbia Exporting and Importing Guide - PDF
Canada Business
Guides and Tools
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Step-by-Step Guide to Exporting
Small Business BC
Exporting Business Sourcing Guide
Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre
Exporting - Preparing for World Markets Info-Guide
Ontario's Ministry of Economic Development & Trade
Getting Ready To Export Guide
- Export Regulations in Canada
Small Business BC
Export Regulations
Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre
Export Regulations and Contacts
Canada/Yukon Business Service Centre
Export Regulations
Canda Food Inspection Agency
Manufacturer's Declaration to Cover Exports of Food Products Manufactured in Canada
- Export Permits
Canada Business
Export Permits
Canada/Yukon Business Service Centre
Export Permits
Canada Business
Standards, Permits and Regulations
- Export Financing
Export Development Canada
Introduction to Export Finance: Guide for Canadian Exporters
Canada Business Network
Sources of Financing
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Business Women in Trade - Export Financing
Canada Business
Export Financing
Small Business BC
Financing and Government Assistance
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Export Finance Guide
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Financing for Exporting
- Commercial Financing for Exports
CIBC
Export Financing
Northstar Trade Finance
Services to the exporter
RBC Royal Bank
Exporting Services
Toronto Dominion
Export Financing
- Insuring Exports
Export Development Corporation (EDC)
Insurance Solutions for Canadian Companies
Export Development Corporation (EDC)
Export Insurance FAQs
- Export Publications
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
CanadaExport
Canada Business
List of Newsletters and Magazines
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
20/20 Magazine
Canadian Business Press
Business Magazines
Export Institute USA
Books & CDs
International Trade Today
U.K. International Trade Magazine
Guides to Doing Business
Access More than 130 Guides to Doing Business for Countries, States or Provinces.
The Journal of Commerce Online
ICC Business Bookstore
Online bookstore with some international trade publications, such "A to Z of International Trade".
World Bank's Doing Business 2008
Comparing Regulations in 178 economies.
Accenture
High Performance Business Podcast Series
- Exporting from Canada to the U.S.
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Guide for Exporting to the United States
Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC
State Trade Fact Sheet
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Export USA Calendar
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Information on the Canada-U.S. trade and investment partnership
ExportUSA
Programs for Canadian-Based Exporters to the U.S.
Canada/Ontario Business Centre
Exporting to the U.S. Info Guide
Government of Canada
Selling to the U.S. Government
American Importers Association
An American trade association that brings U.S. importers together with exporters worldwide
Canada Business Network
Exporting to Alaska
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Latest news about U.S. and Canada relations
U.S. Department of State
Travelling to the United States
Export Development Corporation (EDC)
Publication: Discover New Markets
- Exporting to Emerging Markets
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Country and Regional Information
Export Source
Article: Shipping Your Products to Emerging Markets
Export Development Canada
Country Information and Market Research
- Brazil
BrazilTradeNet
Information on Brazilian companies, Brazilian export offers and fairs in Brazil and abroad. You can also check a variety of publications, seminars and economic indicators, among other products and services.
Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce (CCBC)
CCBC is a business club, whose purpose is to foster, support and expand trade and investment relations among private companies in Brazil and Canada.
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Brazil Country Information
Embassy of Brazil in Ottawa
Government of Canada info website about Brazil
- India
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
India Country Information
Canada India Business Council
As “Canada’s Business Link to India”, the Council wants to support companies like yours to help develop business linkages leading to your success in India, to promote your corporate profile, to be the voice of business with respect to Canada-India economic relations, and to ensure that you participate in valuable business development initiatives.
The High Commission of India in Ottawa
- Mexico
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Mexico
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Mexico Fact Sheet
Trade Directory of Mexico
Potential Mexican partners and suppliers
- Russia
Canada Eurasia Russia Business Association
CERBA provides an extensive network of contacts with frequent networking events, informative seminars on pertinent topics in the Eurasian market for Canadian companies, an annual National Conference, a quarterly printed Newsletter, committees of the Canada-Russia Business Council (CRBC), access to annual trade missions, as well as market intelligence, advocacy on government policy, and active, Canada-focused sector committees.
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Russia Fact Sheet
Embassy of the Russian Federation in Canada
- Exporting to Asia Pacific countries
Asia Pacific Links
Sources for Asia Pacific research
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Information and news about Asia Pacific region
Asia Pacific Trade Council
The Mission of the Asia Pacific Trade Council is to make recommendations to the Premier on opportunities to leverage British Columbia's unique gateway location - its ports and transportation infrastructure, multi-cultural society and natural links with the Asia Pacific - in order to maximize commerce to the benefit of all British Columbians and Canadians.
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Canada’s Negotiations and Agreements with Asia Pacific countries
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2008
Canada/Alberta Business Centre
Export Links (Asia-Pacific)
Asia Pacific Business Travel Handbook
This APEC Business Travel Handbook is intended to assist business people who travel in the Asia-Pacific region by providing a quick reference guide to the visa and entry requirements of APEC member economies.
- Australia
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Australia Fact Sheet
Canada, Australia & New Zealand Business Association
The Canada Australia New Zealand Business Association (CANZBA) is a non-profit association based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with its aim to foster trade and business between Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
- New Zealand
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
New Zealand Fact Sheet
Canada-New Zealand Business Association
The Canada New Zealand Business Association (CANZBA) exists to promote and facilitate contact, communication, trade, technology transfer, services, and investment between two great countries: Canada and New Zealand.
The Canada Australia New Zealand Business Association (CANZBA)
The Canada Australia New Zealand Business Association (CANZBA) is a non-profit association based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with its aim to foster trade and business between Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
- Brunei
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Brunei Fact Sheet
Asia Travel info
Doing Business in Brunei
- China
The American Chamber of Commerce in China
Canada China Business Council
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
China Fact Sheet
Embassy of Canada in China
Embassy of China in Canada
- Japan
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Japan Fact Sheet
- Korea
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Korea Fact Sheet
Tips on doing business in Korea
Business etiquette in Korea
- Taiwan
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Taiwan Fact Sheet
The Internationalist
Doing Business in Taiwan
- Vietnam
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Vietnam Fact Sheet
Vision & Associates
Guide To Doing Business in Vietnam
- Exporting to Europe
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Europe Regional Information
- Travelling for Business
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Essential Information for Canadian Travellers
Business Traveller Publication
The Internationalist
Resource for the international traveller
U.S. Department of State
Travelling to the U.S.
Business Mobility Group
For Travelling within the Asia Pacific Countries, read this APEC Business Travel Handbook
- IMPORTING
Livingston - How To Import Into Canada
Guide for Canadian Importers
Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters
Importing into Canada Guide (Order Form)
Canada Business
Developing Your Importing Plan
- Requirements for Importing
Business Registration Online (BRO)
Business Registration Online is a one stop, online, self serve application that allows you to register for a Business Number, as well as for four major CRA programs (Corporation Income Tax, Goods and Services / Harmonized Sales Tax, Payroll Deductions, and Import-Export accounts).
Canada/Alberta Business Centre
Import Information
- Import Regulations
Canada Business
Importing Regulations
Import Source
Import Controls
Canada Business
Import Permits
Small Business BC
Import Regulatory/Legal
- Wholesalers Directories
Wholesale Canadian Directory
Committed to helping Canadian Wholesalers, Manufacturers, Drop Shippers, Surplus, Distributors, Suppliers of Canadian Wholesale Businesses and Organizations and Liquidators.
Canadian Wholesale Directory
- Import Publications
Small Business BC
Import Publications
Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters
Publications
The Journal of Commerce Online
- Canadian Government Assistance Offices
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Tailored to meet the border and trade information needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), these resources will help SMEs comply with CBSA requirements.
Canada Business
ImportSource.ca is your gateway to a comprehensive range of resources designed to help both new and experienced importers with every stage of the import process.
Canada Business
ExportSource is Canada's most comprehensive on-line source for export information and was designed to help Canadian businesses find export assistance quickly and efficiently.
The Trade Commissioner Service
From Canada to the rest of the World, The Trade Commissioner Service offers services to help Canadians in the international marketplace, such as: Prepare for International Markets; Assess Market Potential; Find Qualified Contacts; Resolve Problems
Canadian Importers Database
The Canadian Importers Database (CID) provides lists of companies importing goods into Canada, by product, by city and by country of origin.
Forum for International Trade Training (FITT)
An international trade training and professional certification body – and the only organization of its kind in the world – FITT sets the standards and designs the training programs leading to the professional designation, Certified International Trade Professional (CITP).
Canada Business
Service for Entrepreneurs. Canada Business will provide an answer to your business questions.
Agri-Food Trade Service (ATS)
The Agri-Food Trade Service (ATS) provides centralized access to market information, trade counselling and export support activities, which will take the exporter from initial enquiry to foreign market.
Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada produces statistics that help Canadians better understand their country—its population, resources, economy, society and culture.
Trade Facilitation Office (TFO)
Trade Facilitation Office Canada (TFO Canada)'s mandate is to assist developing countries to export to the Canadian market. TFO Canada is the primary provider of information on and linkages to the Canadian import market and a source of training for exporting and for investment attraction for developing and transition economy countries. Importers benefit by learning about sourcing alternatives.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) verifies that exports of food products meet foreign requirements, CFIA also verifies that imports of food products meet Canadian requirements
Canadian Commercial Corporation
The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) is a Crown corporation of the Government of Canada and acts as Canada’s international contracting and procurement agency. Through its wide-ranging experience in delivering international contracting and procurement services to foreign government buyers, CCC ensures secure and transparent access to Canada’s export capabilities.
Foreign Affairs and International Trade
From Canada to the rest of the World, Foreign Affairs and International Trade offers services to help Canadians in the international marketplace. Some of their services are designed for you to help you prepare for international markets, to assess market potential, to find qualified contacts and to resolve problems.
Export Development Canada (EDC)
EDC provides innovative financing, insurance and bonding solutions to Canadian companies that export goods and services, or invest in other countries. EDC helps Canadian enterprises -mainly small and medium sized manage risk and capitalize on trade opportunities around the globe.
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
BDC offers financial services, consulting services, subordinate financing and venture capital. They have a particular focus on the emerging and exporting sectors of the economy. BDC's services are available across Canada in both official languages through a network of more than 94 branches.
Industry Canada - Investment Canada Act
Non-Canadians who acquire control of an existing Canadian business or who wish to establish a new unrelated Canadian business are subject to this Act, and they must submit either a Notification or an Application for Review.
- Incoterms
Canada Business
All About Incoterms
Canada Business Network
Incoterms - An Introduction
International Chamber of Commerce
Incoterms Wallchart
- Trade Data & Statistics
Standards Council of Canada - Export Alert! Service
The Standards Council of Canada’s Export Alert! Notification Service enables users to know about changing product requirements in global markets before they become law; grants access to the complete texts of the draft regulatory measures; and provides clients with the opportunity to voice their concerns regarding the measures. These concerns are taken into consideration as the regulations are finalized.
Statistics Canada
Search for commodities
BC Stats
International and Interprovincial Trade
The Canadian Virtual Trade Commissioner
The Canadian Virtual Trade Commissioner will be able to find trade data by sector of your interest.
TradeMap Canada
Allow exporters and trade professionals to easily access key international trade data
Canada Business
Links To Trade Statistics in Canada and the United States
U.S. Commercial Service
U.S. Trade Data
U.S.'s GLOBUS and NTDB
GLOBUS (Global Business Opportunities) offers daily trade leads from the Trade Opportunities Program (TOPS), as well as the U.S. Department of Agriculture. GLOBUS also offers daily procurement activity from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, the United Nations and the Commerce Business Daily. Historical trade leads are available for up to three months. Historical TOPS leads are provided for up to two years. The NTDB (National Trade Data Bank) provides access to Country Commercial Guides, Market Research reports, Best Market reports. The NTDB also provides U.S. import and export statistics, as well as over 75 other various reports and programs.
- Transportation
Export Source
Here you will find many useful links related to topics on 'Transportation and Logistics, such as Logistics Supply Chain Management, Packaging, Shipping and Delivery, Air, Marine, Truck and Rail Freight , as well as Transportation Policy in Canada.
- Customs Brokers Directories
Canadian Society of Customs Brokers
Find your Customs Broker that suits you by doing a member search. CSCB member firms are located across Canada. Customs brokerage firms do not need to be located at the port where goods are arriving to effect release of those goods.
- International Trade Shows
CanadaExport
CanadExport is Canada's official source of news and advice on trade, export and investment opportunities around the world, for entrepreneurs who want to compete, partner and prosper in the global marketplace. Updated International Trade Events Calendar.
Trade Show Directories
This is a general Trade Show directory, in which you can find trade show suppliers.
Trade Show Week
Publication on Trade Show news
TSCentral
Trade Show Directory
U.S. Commercial Service
Trade Events Search Tool
U.S. Department of Commerce
Trade Mission Calendar published by the U.S. International Trade Administration
- Sectoral Trade Events
EXPORT.GOV
Search for a Trade Show by Sector
Messe Düsseldorf North America (MDNA)
Messe Düsseldorf North America (MDNA) is part of one of the world's largest organizers of international trade shows. For a broad range of industries, they organize events in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Over 20 of Messe Düsseldorf's shows are the most important in the world for their respective industries.
ExpoWorld
Events Search Tool Directory
Canadian Association of Exposition Management
CAEM is the only national association representing the Canadian trade and consumer show industry. Characterized by a membership from one-person operations, large corporations, associations and medium-sized show management companies
Canadian Virtual Trade Show Search
RFPSource is a free electronic resource that matches products and services with thousands of business opportunities posted by domestic and foreign corporations and governments. Through an international tender feeding system, small and medium sized companies can source bids, post opportunities and pursue strategic partnerships.
Unilink - World’s Top Trade Fairs
UNILINK is the representative in Canada for the World's Top Trade Fairs
- BC Trade Shows
BC Trade Events Calendar
Find Trade Events and Seminars happening in British Columbia
- Business Associations and Chambers of Commerce
BC Chamber of Commerce
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce
World's Chambers of Commerce
The WCN portal officially links the virtual online commerce space to the dynamic and only truly global physical business network of over 14,000 registered Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI) that in turn represent over 40 million member businesses worldwide.
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters
- Embassies in Canada
Embassies Listings in Canada
Here you will find all the links of Foreign Embassies and Consulates that are located in Canada
- Freight Forwarders Directories
Canadian International Freight Forwarders Directory
By doing a search of their members you should be able to find the freight forwarder you were looking to do business with
- International Trade Glossaries
Canada Business
International Trade Glossary
Deardorff's Glossary of International Economics
The glossary includes definitions, links to definitions, and wherever appropriate links to other sites and documents that may provide additional information. Organized alphabetically.
First National Bank
International Trade Services Glossary
National Trade Data Bank
Comprehensive guide to international terms (text format)
- Duties and Tariffs
Government of Canada
This Economic Concepts website gives a definition of Tariffs, how does it affect Canadians, examples and links.
Canada Business
Find links with information related to HS Codes and International Tariffs. The Harmonized System (HS) codes is an international method of classifying products for trading purposes. This classification is used by customs officials around the world to determine the duties, taxes and regulations that apply to the product.
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Find information on the Duty deferral and Relief program. This program is the grouping of three options that can defer or relieve the payment of duties on imported goods.
Canada Business Network
Tariff Classification of Imported Goods
U.S. International Trade Commission
U.S. Tariff Information Centre
- Trade Agreements
Export Source - International Trade Agreements
Links to international trade agreements and treaties
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Services for Business: Trade Negotiations and Agreements
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Here you will find all the negotiations and trade agreements that Canada is involved
Government of Canada
Here you will find trade negotiations and agreements, but also trade policies by sector, economical and financial policies and trade dispute settlements.
British Columbia Provincial Source
Another source for Trade Agreements and Negotiations, that includes an overview of the international trade and its importance for the Canadian economy, from a provincial perspective. Here also you will find useful links.
- International Business Opportunities
Small Business BC
Exploring Business Opportunities Guide (PDF format)
International Business Opportunity Centre (IBOC)
Business leads from Canada's trade commissioners are collected and researched by IBOC. The opportunities are then disseminated daily via the Virtual Trade Commissioner (VTC) to Canadian companies who have registered via the VTC website at www.infoexport.gc.ca. The service is free of charge and is exclusive to Canadian companies.
Canada Business
Identify the best market for your products or services by accessing these market and business opportunities resources
American Importers Association
American Importers Association, is an American trade association that brings U.S. importers together with exporters worldwide
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