As part of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada, the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) helps Canadian companies succeed globally.

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service has trade offices across Canada and in 174 offices around the world. We can provide Canadian businesses with on-the-ground intelligence, qualified contacts, partnership opportunities and practical advice on foreign markets to help you make better, more timely and cost-effective decisions in order to achieve your goals abroad.

If you’re looking to do business abroad, the TCS global network of trade professionals can assist you in succeeding in foreign markets.
http://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/eng/about-tcs.jsp

AdvantageBC International Business Centre Vancouver has been promoting British Columbia as a location for international investment since 1986. The association promotes a tax incentive under the International Business Activity (IBA) program that makes BC one of the world’s most competitive locations for corporate tax rates.

In addition to bringing new companies into the province, AdvantageBC:

• PROMOTES international business in BC by raising the profile of British Columbia as a location for investment.
• ENCOURAGES corporations to take advantage of the tax incentive available under the International Business Activity (IBA) program, offering registered companies a refund of up to 100% on BC corporate taxes (75% for patent activities).
• CONNECTS with government and business at all levels to communicate the competitive advantages of doing international business in and from BC.

With a membership of some 400, the Agri-Food Export Group Québec–Canada is the largest association of agri-food product exporters in Canada. It was formed in 1990 under the name of the Agri-Food Export Club, taking its current designation in 2001. Over the years, the Group has developed several member services while organizing hundreds of events to open doors for Québec agri-food exporters to markets outside the province and abroad.

AIMA Canada, a National Group of the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) in Canada, was formed in March 2003 to act as the voice of the alternative investment industry in Canada. AIMA is a not-for-profit international educational and research body that represents practitioners in hedge fund, futures fund and currency fund management - whether managing money or providing a service such as prime brokerage, administration, legal or accounting. AIMA's global membership comprises over 1,350 corporate members, throughout 47 countries, including many leading investment managers, professional advisers and institutional investors.

"The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is a not-for-profit organization focused on Canada's relations with Asia. Our mission is to be Canada's catalyst for engagement with Asia and Asia's bridge to Canada. We do this by partnering with both the private and public sector.

A leader in research and analysis on Canada-Asia relations for over thirty years, APF Canada has developed strong ties with policy-makers, business leaders, academics, and opinion makers in Canada and throughout the Asia Pacific region.

Our current themes are:

• Promoting Trade, Investment, and Innovation
• Building Skills and Competencies
• Mobilizing Energy Assets
• Understanding Asia Now

www.asiapacific.ca

The Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs (ACCE) is a not-for--profit organization incorporated In 1997, we held our first Chinese Canadian Entrepreneur Awards. Our mission is to encourage entrepreneurship and to strengthen the competitiveness of Chinese Canadian business in the global market. It is also our objective to assist Chinese Canadians in developing new businesses by sharing their expertise through quality training and mutual support. Our processes include providing a network for members to share resources, organizing seminars, workshops, conferences and other special programs on relevant business topics, and facilitating communication between government and new businesses.

Founded in 1951, the British Canadian Chamber of Trade & Commerce is governed by an elected Board and its mission is the promotion of the transatlantic business interests of its members. The Chamber is a private sector non-profit organization that receives no funding from either the Canadian nor British Governments, however the BCCTC maintains a close relationship and receives support from the British High Commission, and its offices across Canada, and DFATD.

The BCCTC, through a Memorandum of Understanding, maintains close ties with the Canada-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce and other Chambers based in Britain. This agreement encourages meetings of key leaders in both the UK and Canada. In addition the BCCTC is a member of the British American Business Council, the Council of British Chambers of Commerce in Europe; and has a seat on the Board of the European Union Chamber Commerce of Canada.

The aim of the BCCTC is to provide a business networking forum for companies and individuals engaged in business between Canada, the UK, Europe and all over the world.

BCIT is one of British Columbia’s largest post-secondary institutions offering practical career credentials for the workplace spanning applied and natural sciences, business and media, computing and IT, engineering, health sciences and trade. Its Applied Research Liaison Office (ARLO) helps to bring new products to the marketplace and address industry-specific problems. BCIT has a long history of connecting with international partners including industry and academic institutions. Through its applied research activities, it has worked with many international companies to help them enter the North American market. They mainly work with Medical device (under ISO certification) and Natural Health food manufactures.

The BBOT brings businesses together to develop strong networks, to represent the interests of the business community to local government, and to foster economic development. We also provide a range of services and benefits to our members such as specialized or exclusive events and workshops, and discounted rates on common business expenses.
Recognized as the economic development arm of the City of Burnaby, the BBOT works closely with the municipality and is a key part in the City’s economic development strategy. The BBOT promotes the triple bottom line of economic, social and environmental sustainability.

We offer business loans and consulting services to help Canadian businesses grow, both at home and abroad. Through our subsidiary – BDC Capital, we also offer a full spectrum of specialized financing, including venture capital, equity as well as growth and business transition capital.

A financial institution owned by the Government of Canada, we support over 30,000 small and medium-sized enterprises across the country, complementing services available from private-sector financial institutions.

Ambitious and innovative entrepreneurs are the engine of our economy and it is our role, as Canada’s development bank, to help them succeed.

Calgary Economic Development works with businesses, government and community partners to position Calgary as the location of choice for the purpose of attracting business investment, fostering trade and growing Calgary’s workforce.
Our goal is to assist businesses and the community at large to become greater than what they already are. Achieve greater results that will not only benefit their organizations but our city and region as a whole.
We do this by assisting businesses in the following areas: Business retention and expansion, Business investment and attraction, Trade development, Workforce development and Research and information.

Canada's Technology Triangle Inc. is a regional foreign direct investment partnership that markets the competitive advantages of the Waterloo Region to the world, to attract businesses, investment and talent to the Region. As an information provider and business network facilitator, Canada’s Technology Triangle Inc. is typically the initial point of contact for enterprises outside the Waterloo Region interested in start-up, expansion or relocation to the Waterloo Region.

As the only national association that speaks on behalf of Canada’s importers and exporters, I.E.Canada’s objective is to foster Canada’s trade and economic competitiveness. Throughout its more than 80-year history, I.E.Canada has worked with government and industry partners to promote trade and develop streamlined and efficient border processes. Our members include some of Canada’s largest importers and exporters, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, who together employ over 1.6 million working Canadians.

100 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 600, Toronto, ON M2N 6N5 Canada
Tel: 416-445-3747
Fax: 416-510-8043
Email: info@cfea.com
Website: www.cfea.com
Contacts: Susan Powell, President and Diana Moyano, Project Coordinator (Rebbecca Ring, Marketing Manager – returns June 1, 2015)

The Canadian Food Exporters Association is a not-for-profit industry association, founded in 1996, as a resource focused organization dedicated to enhancing Canadian food, beverage and ingredient exports. Our mandate is to increase the profitable export sales of our members’ products, increase the number of small-to-medium sized processors and manufacturers exporting and to raise the international profile of Canadian food, beverage and ingredient products. Our members’ offer a wide range of products such as bakery items, snack foods, specialty foods, prepared foods, confectionery items, alcohol and non-alcohol beverages, meat products, spices, flavours and enhancers and pulses. Our members service both retail and foodservice markets and are capable of providing both branded and private label offerings. To learn more about the association and its members please visit our website at www.cfea.com.

The Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) represents some 250 regular member firms from the largest of global multi-national freight forwarding firms to small and medium sized Canadian companies. CIFFA member companies employ tens of thousands of highly skilled international trade and transportation specialists. As a vital component of Canada’s global supply chain, freight forwarders facilitate the movement of goods, helping Canadians do business with the world. International freight forwarders are the foremost experts in cargo transportation solutions and essential partners in advancing the Canadian economy and the economic prosperity of Canadians.

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is Canada’s largest trade and industry association, and the voice of manufacturing and global business in Canada.

CME represents more than 10,000 leading companies nationwide, and – through various initiatives, including the establishment of the Canadian Manufacturing Coalition – serves more than 100,000 companies from coast to coast, engaged in manufacturing, international trade, and service-related industries. More than 85 per cent of our members are small and medium-sized enterprises.

Collectively, CME’s membership network accounts for an estimated 82 per cent of Canadian manufacturing production and 90 per cent of all goods and services exports.

COPA CONNECTS, EMPOWERS and CELEBRATES our members by providing a host of business support resources, cost-saving programs and networking opportunities. We have been a proud membership community for the nation’s resellers and manufacturers of office products for over 80 years.

Our focus is to help our members EVOLVE by streamlining their operations, removing their barriers to growth, and fostering the sharing of ideas. Expertise, buying power, education and synergy are the cornerstones of our association.

COPA acts as a steward for the business products community, giving our members the support they need to achieve success and drive the future of the industry.

The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) is the authority on wireless issues, developments and trends in Canada. It represents wireless service providers as well as companies that develop and produce products and services for the industry, including handset and equipment manufacturers, content and application creators and business-to-business service providers. For more information, please visit www.cwta.ca.

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s vision is to be recognized globally as the first choice professional body for Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport. Enabling growth within the profession, professional development, reputation and membership.

Brampton is the ninth largest and second-fastest growing city in Canada, with a young, skilled and multilingual workforce. Brampton was voted a Top 10 American Cities of the Future by FDI Magazine (Financial Times London) and is designated an International Safe Community by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Located near the U.S. border, Brampton is within a day’s drive of 158 million consumers. Brampton is also adjacent to Canada’s largest airport, Toronto Pearson International, and is home to the largest intermodal railway terminal in Canada. Brampton has a successful, diversified economy with more than 8,600 businesses in advanced manufacturing, food and beverage processing, Information and Communications Technology, BioTech and other sectors.

Brampton is a well-planned city with a rich history and cultural heritage. It offers an unparalleled quality of life with access to excellent health care, education, transit, recreation, and arts and culture opportunities.

Brampton is the ideal place to develop strategic alliances, expand service offerings, create jobs and grow your business. We cordially invite you to explore Brampton!

Markham, Ontario is one of the most culturally diverse and fast growing cities in the Greater Toronto Region with over 340,000 people. A multiple award winning municipality celebrating its 220th anniversary, Markham is recognized as Canada’s High-Tech Capital anchored by 1000 high-tech and life sciences companies that generate 39,000 jobs. Over 400 corporations are headquartered in Markham including industry leaders such as IBM, Aviva Insurance, AMD, Allstate, The Miller Group, Parsons, Huawei Technologies, MMM Group, Lenovo, GE Energy, Bank of China, Toshiba, J+J, Hyundai and Honda. Defined by its rich heritage, well-planned communities, high quality infrastructure, a talented workforce, and a pro-business environment, Markham’s business community includes outstanding companies and organizations providing globally competitive banking, financing, engineering, design, technical and commercialization services.

Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It is a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities. Very few cities in the world offer such multi-sector strength, depth of talent and a driving economic and financial engine.
www.toronto.ca/business

CGTCBA was jointly incorporated in 1998 by four business associations – Mississauga (MCBA), Richmond Hill & Markham (RHMCBA), Scarborough York Region (SYRCBA) and Toronto (TCBA). The forming of this Confederation marked an important step towards unity and created valuable support network for our community.

CGTCBA plays a key role in promoting business and trade among the Chinese and mainstream communities, provides members opportunities to enhance their competitiveness, helps bridge the Canadian Chinese business community with all levels of the government, and serves as the voice that reflects the members’ needs and concerns.

Creative BC is a provincial non-profit organization that acts as a central industry catalyst for British Columbia’s creative sector which includes film, television, digital media, magazine and book publishing and music. Formed in 2013 by the Government of BC, we provide a range of programs and services to help these industries realize their economic and creative potential including administering the BC Tax Credit Programs for film, television, digital animation and visual effects, providing development funding for new creative content, international marketing, support for industry initiatives and film production and location services for domestic and international motion picture producers.

Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) is a not-for-profit organization owned by the City of Edmonton. Its purpose is to increase prosperity and the quality of life for the people of the Edmonton region by promoting economic development, marketing Edmonton as a tourist destination and by managing the Shaw Conference Centre and Edmonton Research Park. EEDC is also part of a joint venture with the University of Alberta called TEC Edmonton, which opens doors for local entrepreneurs, investors and the U of A research community. Please visit our website for more information on EEDC and the programs offered.

EDC is Canada’s export credit agency, providing financing and insurance solutions to help Canadian companies of any size respond to international business opportunities. EDC also provides buyer financing to qualified foreign companies, helping their operations succeed through procurement of world-class Canadian equipment and technology. In 2014, EDC facilitated $18 billion of Canada’s export trade and investment with Asia, helping 1358 Canadian companies, 851 of which were small and medium sized enterprises conduct business with the region. EDC is a profitable Crown corporation that operates on commercial principles, working with other financial institutions to create greater capacity for Canada to engage in trade and investment.

Export Québec is a unit of the Ministère de l’économie, de l’Innovation et des Exportations aiming to establish better links between Québec businesses and potential foreign partners by providing simple and innovative services. Export Québec is a team of over 110 experienced and multilingual people allocated between Montréal, Québec City and in more than 27 cities around the world working closely with a broad network of partners specializing in markets outside Québec.

The Government of British Columbia works with international enterprises to help build strong links to the resources, and businesses that make British Columbia an attractive place to work and invest. We help companies invest in British Columbia, one of North America's most competitive and dynamic business environments. We also offer assistance to export-ready firms in British Columbia through local support and our network of trade and investment offices worldwide. We have a dedicated team of trade and investment professionals in British Columbia, as well as a network of international Trade and Investment Representatives based in China, Japan, Korea, India, Europe, and the United States.

The Government of Ontario provides a wide variety of ongoing programs and services to help Ontario small and medium-size enterprises grow their export potential.

The International Trade Branch assists Ontario suppliers of exportable goods and services to access and expand their business in international markets. Our programs and services are designed to meet the needs of both new and experienced exporters. Programs and services include:

• One-on-one export and market consulting
• New Exporters to Border States (NEBS) seminars and missions
• Exporter skills development workshops
• NAFTA and US Customs Documentation Seminars
• CE Marking Certification workshops
• Community Exporter Development
• Market seminars
• Virtual Trade Missions (VTMs)
• Incoming Buyer programs
• Sector specific trade missions
• International trade exhibitions ta

We also assist assists international buyers to source Ontario products and services, and establish business partnerships with Ontario companies.

If you are an international buyer looking to source goods or services from Ontario, visit: http://www.sourcefromontario.com/Pages/default.aspx

The Saskatchewan Ministry of the Economy is the economic development arm of the Government of Saskatchewan. It has three core lines of business: resource development; labour market development and immigration; and economic growth and competitiveness. The ministry’s investment services help companies invest and carry out business in the province, while the minerals and petroleum divisions provide geological and regulatory information, as well as advice on conducting business in the resource sector.

Established in 1984, the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association (HKCBA) is one of the largest bilateral trade associations in Canada with over 1,000 members in eight major cities in Canada (Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Atlantic).

The HKCBA’s mission is to expand commercial relationships between Canada and Hong Kong as well as throughout Asia, using Hong Kong as the platform for advancing this objective. It also promotes a strong business and community network within its membership across Canada.

The Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC) is the national association representing the investment industry’s position on securities regulation, public policy and industry issues on behalf of our 160 IIROC-regulated investment dealer Member firms on the Canadian securities industry. These dealer firms are the key intermediaries in Canadian capital markets, accounting for the vast majority of financial advisory services, securities trading and underwriting in public and private markets for governments and corporations. The IIAC provides leadership for the Canadian securities industry with a commitment to a vibrant, prosperous investment industry driven by strong and efficient capital markets.

Established in 2009, the M&A Club is a Canadian not-for-profit corporation with more than 360 members. The Club is comprised of various professionals from the fields of: corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, valuation, Canadian and US private equity and venture capital, banking, R&D tax credit, accounting, law and foreign exchange. Most members propose buy/sell/financings in the range of $2 million to $30 million, comprising both Canadian and cross-border transactions of medium sized companies. Each of the 10 Club chapters meets at least 10 times per year and includes round table discussions, business networking, and various guest speakers.

Manitoba Trade and Investment (MTI) is the official multilingual provincial agency for international business development. Manitoba Trade and Investment supports Manitoba businesses to become export-capable and to diversify into domestic and international markets by delivering targeted programs and services to Manitoba’s Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises. (Services provided include: export consulting, market information, incoming and outbound mission development, and in-market assistance.) MTI promotes Manitoba as a destination for inward investment. As well, MTI connects foreign companies seeking to source products from Manitoba.

Established in 2007, Maple Leaf Angels is a not-for-profit organization.

Funding Ontario's most promising new companies, Maple Leaf Angels is an experienced group of high net worth private individuals who invest in seed and early stage technology companies. While investments are made individually, MLA members enjoy the benefit of best practices and the collective knowledge and networks of the group.

Our mandate is to connect experienced, accredited investors and the brightest, most passionate entrepreneurs in a stream lined expert process within the larger entrepreneurial eco-system.

Our members enjoy a community of like-minded individuals, networking and professional development opportunities and engagement in the entrepreneurial eco-system.

Markham Board of Trade is city’s premier business association, creating growth opportunities for local business that drive the economy and build a stronger community. Celebrating 30 years in 2012, we represent 800 area businesses and their employees.

Our members are a cross-section of the business community – both large employers and one-man offices. To help our member's grow, we provide a variety of networking opportunities such as monthly breakfasts and after work events, as well as large special events.

We also offer members exclusive cost saving discounts on group health insurance, merchant credit/debit card rates, fuel and insurance, and much more.

Montréal International acts as an economic driver for Greater Montréal to attract foreign wealth while accelerating the success of its partners and clients.

Our Mandates
Created in 1996, Montréal International (MI) is the result of a private-public partnership. Its mission is to contribute to the economic development of Greater Montréal and enhance its international status. Its mandates include attracting foreign direct investments, international organizations and international strategic workers as well as promoting the competitive and international environment of Greater Montréal. Montréal International is funded by the private sector, the governments of Canada and Québec, the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (Montréal Metropolitan Community) and the City of Montréal.

Since its creation, Montréal International has helped to attract $10.6 billion in foreign direct investments to Greater Montréal. From these investments, 52,000 jobs have been created or maintained. To date, MI’s activities have also allowed almost half of some 60 international organizations to establish themselves in the city and attract and retain more than 9,000 international strategic workers.

The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) accelerates a thriving, early-stage investing ecosystem in Canada by connecting individuals, groups, and other partners that support Angel-stage investing. NACO provides intelligence, tools and resources for its members; facilitates key connections across networks, borders and industries; and helps to inform policy affecting the Angel asset-class.

Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) drives the commercialization of cutting-edge research across key market sectors to build the economy of tomorrow and secure Ontario’s global competitiveness. In doing this, OCE fosters the training and development of the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs and is a key partner with Ontario’s industry, universities, colleges, research hospitals, investors and governments.

A champion of leading-edge technologies, best practices and research, OCE invests in sectors such as advanced health, information and communications technology, digital media, advanced materials and manufacturing, aerospace, transportation, energy and the environment including water and mining, and agriculture, agri-food. OCE is a key partner in delivering Ontario’s Innovation Agenda as a member of the province’s Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs (ONE). Funded by the Government of Ontario, the ONE helps Ontario-based entrepreneurs and industry rapidly grow their company and create jobs.

For more information visit oce-ontario.org

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is an independent, non-partisan business network. Our mission is to support economic growth in Ontario by advocating for pro-business policies and defending business priorities to government. We represent local chambers of commerce and boards of trade from communities across Ontario. Through this network, we are the voice of 60,000 members that range from small businesses to major corporations and industry associations. Together, our members employ two million people and produce nearly 17 percent of Ontario’s GDP. The OCC is Ontario’s business advocate.

ONEIA is the business association that represents the interests of the environment industry in Ontario and provides benefits to its members. Our members include product and service companies, institutes, and universities and those companies, agencies, institutions and organizations that want to connect with them. In our meetings with provincial and federal politicians, we advocate for public policy, based on sound science, that benefits Ontario’s environment and its environmental companies. Our events build a stronger industry by bringing environmental businesses together to learn and network with each other. Our marketing work extends the reach of our members, as we connect them with possible partners, collaborators and customers.

The Organization of Women in International Trade-Toronto (OWIT-Toronto) is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to advancing global trade opportunities for women, by providing networking opportunities, export education and global business contacts. Members include women entrepreneurs, service providers and business women involved in international trade. OWIT-Toronto was the first Canadian chapter of the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) (www.owit.org), a worldwide network of chapters promoting international trade and commerce. There are two active Canadian chapters: Toronto (www.owit-toronto.ca) and Ottawa (www.owit-ottawa.ca).

As the largest geographic municipality in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Durham Region has one of the fastest growing populations in Canada, with approximately 650,000 residents in 2013 and a forecasted population of around one million by 2031. Durham Region’s land, location, people, infrastructure and balanced living opportunities make Durham the clear choice for investment.
Durham Region is made up of eight municipalities ranging from large, urban centres to small towns, hamlets and villages. These include the cities of Oshawa and Pickering; the towns of Ajax and Whitby; the Municipality of Clarington; and the townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge.
Key sectors include advanced manufacturing; agri-business; digital technology; energy; and tourism, which are well supported by strong industry networks and economic development partners at the municipal, provincial and federal government levels.

TFO Canada confronts the challenge of global poverty by promoting sustainable economic development through export information, advice and contact. Headquartered in Ottawa with regional representatives in Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia the organization facilitate access to the Canadian marketplace and share Canadian trade expertise for the benefit of smaller male and female owned/managed exporters from developing countries and for the men and women they employ. In 2014 it embarked upon a five-year Canadian Market Access and Capacity Building Program for twenty-five developing countries in the Americas, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The organization provides free export and sourcing information services to its registered foreign suppliers (exporters), Canadian buyers (importers) and trade support institutions (TSIs) through its website www.tfocanada.ca.

The Toronto Financial Services Alliance (TFSA) is a unique, public–private partnership dedicated to growing Toronto region’s financial services cluster and building it as a “top ten” global financial services centre. Established in 2001, TFSA is a collaboration involving three levels of government, the financial services industry and academia.

Working collaboratively with industry and government, we build international awareness of the advantages offered by the Toronto region and we work with financial services companies from around the world that are exploring business opportunities in Toronto.

Founded in 1845, Toronto Region Board of Trade is the chamber of commerce for Canada's largest urban centre, connecting more than 12,000 members and 250,000 business professionals and influencers throughout the Toronto region. The Board fuels the economic, social and cultural vitality of the entire Toronto region by fostering powerful collaborations among business, government, thought leaders, and community builders. Toronto Region Board of Trade plays a vital role in elevating the quality of life and global competitiveness of North America's fourth largest city.