Resources for International Trade

Federal

• AgriMarketing Program (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada)– Provides targeted support to SMEs for international initiatives
• Business Development Bank of Canada –  Supports small and medium-sized businesses in all industries and at every stage of growth with money and advice
• Export Development Canada –  Supports and develops Canada’s export trade by helping Canadian companies respond to international business opportunities
• Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) –  Strengthens southern Ontario’s economic capacity for innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration
• Global Affairs Canada –  Promotes international trade and leads Canada’s international development and humanitarian assistance

Provincial

• Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food & Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) –  Responsible for the food, agriculture and rural sectors of the Canadian province of Ontario

• Ontario Food Exports (Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs) – Helps food and beverage companies identify and maximize export opportunities

• Ontario Ministry of International Trade –  Coordinates trade activities to increase Ontario’s exports and identify new markets
  • Calendar of international Trade Programs and Events

London

• London Economic Development Corporation –  Facilitates access to local and foreign markets
• Global Business Opportunities Portal (London Chamber of Commerce) - Facilitates, promotes and celebrates international trade by and for London and Region enterprises

Tariffs

• Canadian Society of Custom Brokers
• US Tariff List  
• Steel and Aluminum Government Support – Financial & risk management, research & development, export market diversification

Funding

• CanExport – Develop new export opportunities and markets
• Export Market Access – Access and expand into foreign markets
• Export Manager Program – Supports the hiring of an Export Manager
• Foreign Buyer Financing – Provides financing to international customers and takes on risk of non-payment
• Market Expansion Financing – Realize projects that are key to growth and success, without risking cash flow

New exporter

• Global Affairs Canada – Step-by-step guide to exporting – Get your business export-ready and well positioned for commercial success abroad
• Canada Border Services Agency - Exporting goods from Canada: A handy guide
• Export Development Canada – Trade Toolkit

Choosing your target market

• International markets (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada)
• Guide to market research and analysis (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada)
• Marketing basics (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada)
• Secondary market research (Canada Business Ontario)