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Succeed Globally
CERBA Presentation
PDAC 2011
Odette Corbu, Trade Commissioner
DFAIT - Ontario Regional Office
Foreign Affairs and
International Trade Canada
(DFAIT)
Represents Canada around the world through
– embassies, consulates and trade offices,
– participation in multilateral institutions
– international treaties and arrangements
Tools: Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) Network
Canada has diplomatic and consular
offices in over 270 locations in 180
countries
… the TCS is uniquely positioned
to build international S&T networks
for the benefit of Canadian
Trade Commissioner Service
(TCS)
• TCS is Canada’s key asset connecting Canadian
businesses with international opportunities
• TCS is a professional organization providing 4 key
services:
• Market Potential Assessment
• Preparing for International Markets
• Problem Solving
• Qualified Contacts
DFAIT and the Mining Industry
• FDI – new investment and marketing initiatives
targeting national and international investors
• CDIA – retention/expansion of Canadian
investments in higher risks markets in Africa,
Latin America, Russia, Australasia, etc
• CSR – initiatives which enhance the capacity
of developing countries to manage the
development of extractive industries to benefit
from their resources to reduce poverty
• IBD – access to Global Value Chains for
Canadian Mining Equipment, Services,
Technologies and Education
DFAIT and Private/Public Sectors Partners
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DFAIT delivers its services in the mining sector in
partnership with key partners such as:
NRCan
EDC
BDC
PDAC
CAMESE
CIM
MAC
Other Associations and Service Providers
Provincial and Municipal Governments
Global Exploration Budgets in 2009
Total Budgets = $ 13.B
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Canada
United states
Australia
Pacific & S-E Asia
China
Russia
Africa
Mexico
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Peru
Other LA & Caribbean
Rest of the World
Source: NRCan
20.6%
7.3%
14.4%
5%
2.5%
4.3%
14.9%
5.8%
1.8%
2.9%
3.8%
5%
9.7%
2.0%
Canadian Mining and Mineral Processing
Industries Abroad
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United States: 49 operations
South, Central America & Caribbean: 91 operations
Europe & Russia: 18 operations
Asia (excluding China): 22 operations
China: 10 operations
Africa: 49 operations
Australia: 24 operations
Source: NRCan
Mining in Ontario
• Ontario continues to be Canada’s leading jurisdiction
for the production of non-fuel minerals, and a major
player in the world
• It is the largest industry in Ontario to contribute both
to the provincial tax base and international balance of
trade
• The province’s mineral production in 2008 was valued
at $9.6 billion, with its 27 metal mines generating $6.6
billion for the economy
• Ontario led the country in exploration expenditures in
2008 with $667 million
• Ontario has the largest number of Canadian mining
equipment, services, technologies and education
providers
Contact us today
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
Everywhere you do business
Odette Corbu
[email protected]
tradecommissioner.gc.ca
TCS General Enquiries: 1-888-306-9991