Canada Export Information
Canadian export information, including export financing, becoming export-ready, export regulations, and Canadian export associations - everything you need to become a Canadian exporter.
"6 Export Labeling Tips"
Effective labeling can mean the difference between your goods reaching their export destination in one piece, reaching it damaged or not reaching it at all. These labeling tips will give your packages a fighting chance on their journey abroad.
Effective labeling can mean the difference between your goods reaching their export destination in one piece, reaching it damaged or not reaching it at all. These labeling tips will give your packages a fighting chance on their journey abroad.
"10 Steps to Successful Exporting"
Exporting can be a rewarding growth strategy for any business. But exporting is also a complex and challenging process. Take your export efforts from start to success with these ten key steps from Team Canada Inc.
Exporting can be a rewarding growth strategy for any business. But exporting is also a complex and challenging process. Take your export efforts from start to success with these ten key steps from Team Canada Inc.
"Create A Great International Marketing Plan"
Every entrepreneur can potentially increase sales, compete in diverse markets and reach a global audience with his or her particular skills and expertise, says Michelle Cook, Partner in Global Trade Solutions. She explains how to get your Canadian business export ready by creating an international marketing plan.
Every entrepreneur can potentially increase sales, compete in diverse markets and reach a global audience with his or her particular skills and expertise, says Michelle Cook, Partner in Global Trade Solutions. She explains how to get your Canadian business export ready by creating an international marketing plan.
ACOA: Export Financing and Risk Management Services
A useful overview of financing programs available to export-ready SME’s, appropriate payment methods, and a comprehensive list of financial instruments and services available to minimize the risk of non payment (PDF file).
A useful overview of financing programs available to export-ready SME’s, appropriate payment methods, and a comprehensive list of financial instruments and services available to minimize the risk of non payment (PDF file).
ACOA Trade Toolkit Summary Booklet
If you're thinking of exporting, this booklet is a good starting point. It includes a diagnostic for assessing export potential and a guide for developing an export marketing plan. (PDF file).
If you're thinking of exporting, this booklet is a good starting point. It includes a diagnostic for assessing export potential and a guide for developing an export marketing plan. (PDF file).
BusinessWomen in Trade
Women exporters will find a wealth of practical information on doing business at home and abroad on this easy to use government of Canada site (DFAIT).
Women exporters will find a wealth of practical information on doing business at home and abroad on this easy to use government of Canada site (DFAIT).
Consolidated Statutes — Complete documents for download
This searchable collection of sections of the Export and Import Permits Act provides useful information about importing or exporting particular goods (Department of Justice of Canada).
This searchable collection of sections of the Export and Import Permits Act provides useful information about importing or exporting particular goods (Department of Justice of Canada).
Export and Import Controls
Certain goods are "controlled" under the Import and Export Act. This site gives information about export and inmport controls, and includes the Handbook of Export and Import Commodity Codes.
Certain goods are "controlled" under the Import and Export Act. This site gives information about export and inmport controls, and includes the Handbook of Export and Import Commodity Codes.
EDC: Export Development Canada
This Crown Corporation that operates as a commercial financial institution provides trade finance services in support of Canadian exporters and investors (Canadian).
This Crown Corporation that operates as a commercial financial institution provides trade finance services in support of Canadian exporters and investors (Canadian).
Export Financing
A collection of resources for export financing and information about export financing, from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT).
A collection of resources for export financing and information about export financing, from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT).
Export Permits Regulations
Extracted from the Export and Import Permits Act, here are the export regulations for goods other than softwood lumber products, and the rules for applying for a permit to export these goods.
Extracted from the Export and Import Permits Act, here are the export regulations for goods other than softwood lumber products, and the rules for applying for a permit to export these goods.
Exporters Reference Page
A one-stop page for exporters from the Canada Border Services Agency, which includes links to the Canadian HS Codes for Export Classification, information on reporting exports, export documentation, and an export FAQ.
A one-stop page for exporters from the Canada Border Services Agency, which includes links to the Canadian HS Codes for Export Classification, information on reporting exports, export documentation, and an export FAQ.
Handy Customs Guide For Exporters
Handy it is. This document explains which goods must be reported, both when exporting to the U.S. and to other destinations, and provides information about the documentation required, such as how to fill out your export declaration (CRA).
Handy it is. This document explains which goods must be reported, both when exporting to the U.S. and to other destinations, and provides information about the documentation required, such as how to fill out your export declaration (CRA).
ExportSource.ca
From developing your export plan through export financing, this Government of Canada site is an excellent source of information about exporting.
From developing your export plan through export financing, this Government of Canada site is an excellent source of information about exporting.
Harmonized Tariff Schedule Of The United States
Use this detailed listing to find the rates of duty that will be charged on various items upon entry into the United States.
Use this detailed listing to find the rates of duty that will be charged on various items upon entry into the United States.
Info-Guide - Services to Exporters: Sources of Financial and Technical Assistance
While some of this document is specific to the province of Quebec, it's still a valuable resource for anyone interested in operating a Canadian exporting business. Topics covered include elements of a successful exporting business, federal financial assistance, and information and strategic advice on export markets.
While some of this document is specific to the province of Quebec, it's still a valuable resource for anyone interested in operating a Canadian exporting business. Topics covered include elements of a successful exporting business, federal financial assistance, and information and strategic advice on export markets.
Interactive Export Planner
Create an export plan online with this outstanding tool developed by the Government of Canada, B.C. and Alberta. The Planner guides you through each section of your export plan using a question and answer format, offers tips and sample plans, and prepares financial projections based on information you provide.
Create an export plan online with this outstanding tool developed by the Government of Canada, B.C. and Alberta. The Planner guides you through each section of your export plan using a question and answer format, offers tips and sample plans, and prepares financial projections based on information you provide.
International Business Opportunities Centre
IBOC offers a free matching service connecting foreign buyers with Canadian companies. The Centre is managed jointly by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and Industry Canada.
IBOC offers a free matching service connecting foreign buyers with Canadian companies. The Centre is managed jointly by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and Industry Canada.
Online Assessment of Your Export Readiness
Answering the eleven questions here will show you what you need to do yet before you're ready to export your product or service. A useful starting point if you're considering exporting. From the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT).
Answering the eleven questions here will show you what you need to do yet before you're ready to export your product or service. A useful starting point if you're considering exporting. From the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT).
Printable Forms: Export and Import Controls Bureau
A collection of downloadable forms in PDF format from the Export and Import Controls Bureau. The Application for Import/Export Permit (EXT1466) is especially useful for Canadian importers and exporters.
A collection of downloadable forms in PDF format from the Export and Import Controls Bureau. The Application for Import/Export Permit (EXT1466) is especially useful for Canadian importers and exporters.