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Presentation by Rosie ZollaTrade Commissioner(Quebec Regional Office, Montreal)
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada International Trade Canada
(DFAIT)(DFAIT)Coordinate international policy-makingPromote Canadian interests, values and
expertise abroadAssist Canadians by providing global
commerce, consular and passport services Supply a physical platform outside Canada
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada International Trade Canada
(DFAIT)(DFAIT)Represents Canada around the world through:
Embassies, consulates and trade officesParticipation in multilateral institutions International treaties and arrangements
Canada has diplomatic and consular offices in over 270 locations in 180 countries.
Canada has diplomatic and consular offices in over 270 locations in 180 countries.
The Canadian Trade The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)Commissioner Service (TCS)
Canada’s most comprehensive network of international trade professionals Located in more than 150 cities worldwide17 regional offices across Canada
Building Canada’s EconomyBuilding Canada’s Economy The Trade Commissioner Service promotes Canada’s economic interests in the global marketplace.
The Trade Commissioner Service promotes Canada’s economic interests in the global marketplace.
• Export market development • Foreign market access• Business contacts• Trade leads• Canadian direct investment abroad (CDIA)
• Foreign direct investment in Canada (FDI)•Joint-venture partnerships • Licensing and venture capital linkages• R&D partnerships• Technology transfer
The TCS facilitates:
Our ClientsOur ClientsSmall-, medium- and large-sized
companies;Established in Canada; Do business abroad; and Have researched their market(s).
Our Added-ValueOur Added-Value
Trade Commissioners are ready to help Canadian companies succeed globally and lower their costs of doing business through four key services:
1. Preparation for international markets
2. Market potential assessment3. Qualified contacts4. Problem solving
1. Preparation for international markets
2. Market potential assessment3. Qualified contacts4. Problem solving
Preparing for International Preparing for International MarketsMarkets
Trade Commissioners in Canada: Determine whether a company is
internationally competitive; Identify target market (s); Collect market and industry information; and Enhance international business strategies to
export, invest and innovate.
Assessing Market PotentialAssessing Market Potential
Trade Commissioners in Canada and abroad will provide:
Market intelligence Advice on improving market penetration strategy.
“The TCS took the time to understand our technology and then helped us with a market-entry approach. This saved us time and money!”
Nelson Dass, ALTINEX, Mississauga, Ontario
“The TCS took the time to understand our technology and then helped us with a market-entry approach. This saved us time and money!”
Nelson Dass, ALTINEX, Mississauga, Ontario
Finding Qualified ContactsFinding Qualified Contacts Global reachThe TCS has contacts abroad that can bolster a company’s success and provide the local knowledge they need.
Canadian presenceThe TCS can link a business to the vast Canadian trade network.
“The TCS are well-respected by contacts around the world. When the TCS introduces us to a potential client, that’s one of the best references we can have.”
Marc St-Onge, TelcoBridges, Boucherville, Quebec
“The TCS are well-respected by contacts around the world. When the TCS introduces us to a potential client, that’s one of the best references we can have.”
Marc St-Onge, TelcoBridges, Boucherville, Quebec
Resolving ProblemsResolving Problems
Issues abroad are bound to arise…• As officials of the Government of Canada, Trade
Commissioners have the necessary access, credibility and experience to open doors.
“People recognize the significance of the TCS. All over the world the Canadian government is highly perceived and the TCS uses that position to help and support Canadian companies around the globe.”
Orlando Morante, Imaging Dynamics, Calgary
“People recognize the significance of the TCS. All over the world the Canadian government is highly perceived and the TCS uses that position to help and support Canadian companies around the globe.”
Orlando Morante, Imaging Dynamics, Calgary
MakingMaking it Happen it Happen
Our services are delivered through:17 regional offices across Canada150+ offices abroadPartnersVirtual Trade Commissioner
The Virtual Trade Commissioner The Virtual Trade Commissioner (VTC)(VTC)
Markets are constantly changing. The VTC allows you to receive the latest insights, including:
Access to current market reports, country information, business opportunities, sector-specific news, trade events and more;
Assistance from VTC partners: • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canadian
Heritage, EDC and the CCC.
VTC: Personalized On-line VTC: Personalized On-line ExperienceExperience
Single-service window to information and international business services specific to your sector and markets of interest
Free service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Secure, direct access to our partners and over 1,000 trade
commissioners in Canada and abroad Quality and up-to-date content
...anytime, anywhere...anytime, anywhere
VTC: Sneak PeakVTC: Sneak Peak
Register at:www.infoexport.gc.c
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Contact UsContact UsQuebec Regional OfficePlace Bonaventure, Southwest Portal800 de la Gauchetiere Street West, Suite 8750Montreal, QC H5A [email protected]
The Trade Commissioner Service Enquiries Line:1-888-306-9991
www.infoexport.gc.ca
Contact us today
The Canadian Trade Commissioner ServiceEverywhere you do business
110+ years of experience150+ cities worldwide
17 regional offices across Canada
www.infoexport.gc.ca1-888-306-9991
