Canadian Resources for Doing Business Internationally
Federal Government
1. Canada Business
Information and links to resources on: starting a business, financing, taxes, human resources, exporting and importing, research, government contracts, innovation and regulations. Broken down provincially where applicable.
2. Exportsource
Source of information and practical tools to for new and experienced exporters. Topics include: developing an export plan, identifying and entering a market, financing, e-business, exporting services, industry resources, and regional export information. Links to a number of tools, guides, and a “virtual trade commissioner”.
3. Importsource
ImportSource.ca is a gateway to a comprehensive range of resources designed to help both new and experienced importers with every stage of the import process.
Canadian Based Business Associations and Organizations
4. Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
CME’s mandate is to promote the competitiveness of Canadian manufacturers and enable the success of Canadian goods and services exporters in markets around the world. Nationally focused, CME’s membership accounts for an estimated 75% of total manufacturing production and 90% of Canada’s exports.
5. Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters
The Recognized Voice for Canada’s Trade Community. The association works with embassies in Ottawa, Washington, and around the world to keep his members informed about international trade issues and to represent their interests globally. I.E. Canada also offers guidance to companies that are in the process of establishing an import/export business. Multiple guides on exporting and importing and related subjects are available through their Web site.
US Federal Business Sources
6. Business.Gov- The official business link to the U.S. Government
This Web site contains very useful information for the operations of a business in the U.S. A tab “State and local info” provides access to information on doing business in every state of the country and also links to a “business.”State”.gov” Web site.
International Business Resources
7. Interactive Map – Guide to Doing Business in …
Each of 175 countries in the world is flagged on a world map representing the ease of doing business in/with each country. Published by the World Bank, details are available for each country on:
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