Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
http://www.acoa.gc.ca
Headquartered in the Atlantic Region, ACOA's goal is to improve the economy of Atlantic Canadian communities through the successful development of business and job opportunities. This site offers information on growing your business through exports. It provides helpful links to export programs such as the Trade Mentoring Program, and the Export Partnering Program. Trade related market research and reports produced by ACOA are also available on the site.
World Trade Centre Atlantic Canada (WTCAC)
http://www.wtcac.com
The World Trade Centre Atlantic Canada is an international trade organization located in Halifax, Nova Scotia that is a direct link to over 750,000 worldwide companies looking to do business. As part of a network of 300 World Trade Centres in 85 countries, our mission is to provide international trade training and export assistance to Atlantic Canadian companies.
Canadian Commercial Corporation
http://www.ccc.ca
The Canadian Commercial Corporation facilitates trade with buyers in other countries - primarily in public sector markets. This site gives information on how Canadian businesses can locate international opportunities. This site also provides the latest information on market intelligence, business leads, sales support, and contracting advice.
Canadian Border Services Agency
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
The Canadian Border Services Agency website offers a variety of information on importing and exporting. On this website, you can visit the SME centre, which provides step-by-step guides on how to enter the export and import markets. You can also find information on upcoming trade shows and information seminars held across the country.
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
http://www.cme-mec.ca
CME is Canada’s largest trade and industry association representing our leading businesses in manufacturing and exporting. On this site, you will find information on topics such as international trade and development, manufacturing, provinces, and events and programs. More specifically, the international trade and development site offers trade expertise through its staff, information on events and missions, helpful trade links, as well as information on international programs and training and education services.
Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation (ECBC)
http://www.ecbc.ca
ECBC is the principal Federal Government of Canada organization for economic development in Cape Breton and Mulgrave. This site offers helpful links on how to prepare a business plan and a marketing plan. This site also provides information on upcoming festival and events, and gives a link to its project information site.
Export Development Canada (EDC)
http://www.edc.ca
On the Export Development Canada website, you can find helpful information for small businesses, including tools and information for first-time and inexperienced exporters. This site also offers information on export trade services such as insurance, financing, bonding and claims. By visiting the economic research link on the EDC website, you will also receive free economic and political research covering over 200 markets worldwide.
EDC also offers start-up companies, young enterprises and export-ready firms an online 30-minute video presentation called "Building Your Export Confidence" in both English and French. The video prepares entrepreneurs for exporting, and answers basic questions on international trade. Please visit www.edc.ca/byec to view the video.
Exportsource.ca
http://www.exportsource.gc.ca
Exportsource.ca provides helpful information on how to develop an export plan, identify and enter your market, and export your services. You can also visit links to receive information on regional export markets, e-business for exporters, and export financing. This site offers export training, and information on hot topics, such as exporting to India or to the U.S.
International Business Opportunities Centre (IBOC)
http://www.iboc.gc.ca
The International Business Opportunities Centre (IBOC) provides a matching service - connecting foreign buyers with Canadian companies. The Centre works in partnership with Canada's trade commissioners who are located around the world in Canada's embassies, high commissions and consulates.
When one of Canada's trade officers identifies a business opportunity, they turn to the International Business Opportunities Centre for help. The team of specialists at the Centre immediately go to work to search out and contact potential Canadian exporters.
Many of these business leads translate into export sales for Canadian companies - or potential future deals, new partners, new suppliers and even developing new products and services that will meet the needs of the foreign buyer.
Industry Canada
http://www.ic.gc.ca
This site offers information on the Canadian business environment, as well as helpful consumer information including resources, services, tips, and on-line tools. The Industry Canada site also highlights various websites that provide a wealth of information on trade including importing, exporting, and researching international markets.
Strategis: Canada’s Business and Consumer Site
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca
On the Strategis site you can access trade guides, trade data and statistics, trade law, export logistics, export financing, newsletters and much more. This site offers information on business planning, researching markets, and it also gives access to a company directory.
Team Canada Atlantic
http://www.teamcanadaatlantic.com
The Team Canada Atlantic site offers a variety of information on investment opportunities, upcoming trade missions, and how you can join a mission. This site also provides helpful information on influential markets such as Atlanta, Washington D.C., Chicago, and New York City. On this site, you can find links to testimonials from past trade mission participants, provincial trade profiles, and information on investment in Atlantic Canada.
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
http://www.infoexport.gc.ca
On the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service website, you can access hundreds of reports on foreign markets organized by industry sector. This site also offers tips for success and information on the Virtual Trade Commissioner (VTC). By registering with the VTC, you will receive a personalized web page containing market reports, business leads, news and events related to your industry sectors and foreign markets of interest.
The World Trade Centers Association (WTCA)
http://world.wtca.org/portal/site/wtcaonline
The WTCA site offers a variety of information for its members. As a member, you can access the Trade Flow database, which provides information on U.S. imports and exports based on U.S. Customs and Census Bureau statistics. You can determine the pricing of specific products; identify countries of origin and destination, and ports of entry and exit. This site also offers the Trade Opportunities database for its members. On this database, members can search and display thousands of offers to buy, sell or investment opportunities submitted by members of World Trade Centers around the globe at no charge. Each offer includes a complete business profile of the company.
Trade Team Nova Scotia
http://ttns.gov.ns.ca
On the Trade Team Nova Scotia (TTNS) site, you learn more about the trade industry through Trade Facts, or visit other helpful export websites on Export Links. You can also access trade publications, and visit the events calendar to learn what’s coming up for Trade Team Nova Scotia. This site also gives you the opportunity to Drop Your Business Card, which gives TTNS the opportunity to customize their services to meet your needs.
Trade Services Directory
http://www.acoa.ca/e/business/trade/directory/tradeDirE.pdf
This site provides information on organizations and companies in Atlantic Canada that offer various international trade services. You can find information on many service categories including carriers, custom brokers, lawyers, trading houses and translators, among others.