E-Commerce & Trade

BDC Connex
For an exporting project, BDC can finance the necessary assets such as buildings or equipment

BDC E-Business Diagnostic
Is your company ready for e-business? Find out with these two free diagnostic tools designed by the BDC Consulting Group

Contracts Canada
Registration profile for potential suppliers, selling to the Government of Canada

Trade Data Online - International Trade Statistics for Canada and the United States
Your Source of Customs-Based International Trade Statistics!

Export & Trade

Canadian Automated Export Declaration
This user friendly software package, available free of charge, automates the preparation of Revenue Canada's B13A, Export Declaration, and provides exporters or their agents the ability to transmit completed export declarations directly to the Federal Government of Canada via the Internet.

Canadian Trade Resources on The Internet
The Internet is packed with a wealth of resources related to exporting and international trade. Below is a list of the top Canadian-based export Websites.

ExportSource.ca
Canada's most comprehensive online source for export information. You can simultaneously search a number of government Web sites and link instantly to numerous useful non-government and private sector information sources. A range of topics are covered: preparing to export, researching countries and sectors, marketing and financing, getting the product or service to market, preventing and resolving problems, and understanding the global marketplace.

Federal Supply Code Handbook [PDF]

FITT - Canada's centre for international trade training
A national, not-for-profit, professional organization, founded in 1992 by industry and government to develop and deliver international trade trainingprograms and services, establish country-wide standards and certification, and generally ensure continuing professional development in the practice of international trade.

Program For Export Market Development
Financial assistance to help you succeed abroad

CIDA INC.
The CIDA Industrial Cooperation Program can provide financial support and advice to Canadian businesses planning sustainable business activities in developing countries in a variety of sectors.

Standards Council of Canada - EXALERT
Export Alert! is a unique automated e-mail notification service that helps exporters keep abreast of regulatory changes in global markets.

Business

Canada Business Service Centres
The Canada Business Service Centres (CBSCs) are your gateway to government information for business.

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service works with companies that can demonstrate their commitment to succeed in the global marketplace. Whether you're a small or large company, new or experienced in foreign markets, you need to prepare for the challenges of international business.

Virtual Trade Commissioner
The Virtual Trade Commissioner is your personal gateway to the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service. It allows you to receive a personalized Web page containing market information and business leads that match your international business interests. Request services on-line from the Trade Commissioners responsible for your industry in the markets of interest to you, be notified of new information related to your industry and target markets as it becomes available and make information on your company available to the 500 Trade Commissioners in our 140 offices abroad.

International Business Opportunities Centre
Canadian businesses - with the help of the International Business Opportunities Centre (IBOC) - are keeping abreast of the needs and changes in the international marketplace. The Centre offers a matching service - connecting foreign buyers with Canadian companies.

Canada Revenue Agency
On-line tax filing services, electronic payments, customs procedures, etc.