As an Ontario business person, there is a network of organizations and resources you can call on during your export journey. We have compiled many of them here. If you have any questions, contact us. Ontario's international marketing consultants are here to help.

Banks
Get information on financing and related documentation, credit information, and overseas banking contracts through the international departments of major banks.

Business Development Bank of Canada
Access innovative financial services that address the unique needs of today's small and medium-sized businesses.

Canada Business
Get accurate business information and receive referrals to government programs, services and regulations - without charge - through Canada Business.

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
Consult reports, read the association magazine or join an action group.

Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
Get help winning contracts through the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC). The CCC specializes in bringing foreign government buyers and Canadian exporters together.

Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Search for registered patents, trade-marks and copyrights.

Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
Get help finding out if your product or service is likely to be successful in your target market through the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada.

Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA)
Find out more about freight forwarding services or source a freight forwarder through the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Associations mission.

Canada Border Services Agency
The Canada Border Services Agency's Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Centre's Exporting Goods From Canada: A Handy Guide for Exporters has information on reporting requirements, export permits, certificates, licenses and other authorizations required by other government departments.
 
Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre (COBSC)
Access federal and provincial programs and services for business through the Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre (COBSC). Get answers to your questions about business start-up, business growth, and exporting.

Canada Revenue Agency
Inform yourself about tax laws, customs services and international trade legislation.

Export Development Canada (EDC)
Expand your international business with Export Development Canada's innovative financing, insurance and risk management solutions.

IFIwatchnet
Get information on projects advanced by the International Financial Institutions (IFI) in nearly 20 sectors in emerging markets through IFIwatchnet.

Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce fosters sustained economic growth as the "Voice of Business in Ontario."

Ontario Association of Trading Houses
Learn more about the services of trading houses or source a trading house through the Ontario Association of Trading Houses (OATH).