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Presentation by Rosie Zolla
Trade Commissioner
(Quebec Regional Office, Montreal)
Foreign Affairs and
International Trade Canada (DFAIT)
Coordinate international policy-making
Promote Canadian interests, values and
expertise abroad
Assist Canadians by providing global
commerce, consular and passport services
Supply a physical platform outside Canada
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
Canada has diplomatic and consular offices in
over 270 locations in 180 countries.
The Canadian Trade Commissioner
Service (TCS)
Canada’s most comprehensive network of
international trade professionals
Located in more than 150 cities
worldwide
17 regional offices across Canada
Building Canada’s Economy
The Trade Commissioner Service promotes
Canada’s economic interests in the global
marketplace.
The TCS facilitates:
• 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
Our Clients
Small-, medium- and large-sized
companies;
Established in Canada;
Do business abroad; and
Have researched their market(s).
Our Added-Value
Trade Commissioners are ready to help Canadian
companies succeed globally and lower their costs of
doing business through four key services:
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Preparation for international markets
Market potential assessment
Qualified contacts
Problem solving
Preparing for International Markets
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 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
Finding Qualified Contacts
Global reach
The TCS has contacts abroad that can bolster a company’s
success and provide the local knowledge they need.
Canadian presence
The 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
Resolving 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
Making it Happen
Our services are delivered through:
17 regional offices across Canada
150+ offices abroad
Partners
Virtual Trade Commissioner
The Virtual Trade Commissioner (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 Experience
...anytime, anywhere
 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
VTC: Sneak Peak
Register at:
www.infoexport.gc.ca
Contact Us
Quebec Regional Office
Place Bonaventure, Southwest Portal
800 de la Gauchetiere Street West, Suite 8750
Montreal, QC H5A 1K6
[email protected]
The Trade Commissioner Service Enquiries Line:
1-888-306-9991
www.infoexport.gc.ca
Contact us today
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
Everywhere you do business
110+ years of experience
150+ cities worldwide
17 regional offices across Canada
www.infoexport.gc.ca
1-888-306-9991