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 1K6mntrl@international.gc.ca

The Trade Commissioner Service Enquiries Line:1-888-306-9991

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