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Aboriginal Business and International
Trade
The Aboriginal Business and International Trade web site provides information for
Aboriginal companies and entrepreneurs looking to export their products and services
abroad. It is also a resource for international clients looking for Aboriginal products, services and expertise. |
Aboriginal Business Canada
Aboriginal Business Canada is an Industry Canada program
that promotes the growth of commerce as one means towards
economic self-sufficiency for all Aboriginal people. Thousands
of Aboriginal entrepreneurs got their start or expanded their
operations with help from Aboriginal Business Canada. Aboriginal
Business Canada (ABC) provides financial assistance,
information, resource materials and referrals to other possible
sources of financing or business support. |
Aboriginal Canada Portal
Welcome to the Aboriginal Canada Portal, your single
window to Canadian Aboriginal on-line resources,
contacts, information, and government programs and
services. The portal offers ease of access and
navigation to listings of Aboriginal associations,
businesses, organizations, bands, communities, groups,
news and peoples. |
Aboriginal Planet Business
Centre
Welcome to the Export Services for Small and
Medium-sized Enterprises Export Services, Market Support
Division (TCM) at the Department of Foreign Affairs and
International Trade. We work with Aboriginal companies
who sell products or services that are ready for the
international market place. The mandate of the committee
is to promote aboriginal export-market development and
access to world markets. |
Aboriginal Resource Guide
This user friendly tool is designed to aid Aboriginal
people's search for information they require to develop
or enhance administrative and financial skills in order
to increase their capacity to successfully use the
services of financial institutions. The "Resource Guide"
is a database containing information and programs
related to the above mentioned objective. |
ACE (Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship Inc.)
ACE (Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship Inc.) is a
national, not-for-profit, campus-based organization
dedicated to providing training and support to Canadian
youth on entrepreneurship and the formation and
operation of businesses. |
Agribusiness Online
Welcome to AgribusinessOnline, a free market
intelligence and technical information service for
agribusiness professionals. AgribusinessOnline is
brought to you as a free service by Fintrac Inc.as part of its mandate to
disseminate market intelligence and new technologies to
farmers and other agribusinesses worldwide. |
Agricorp
Agricorp partners with government and industry to
deliver programs that help the Ontario agri-food sector
manage risks. The organization has earned a reputation
for proactive, reliable, customer-focused service in
delivering programs that help producers remain
financially secure, retain current markets and reach new
ones. As an agency of the Ontario government, Agricorp
delivers government and non-government risk management
programs. |
Agricultural Institute of Canada (AIC)
AIC Supports and promotes Canada's professional and
scientific capacity for agriculture. For over eighty
years, AIC responded to the needs of its members in
serving the agricultural community, playing a central
role as a source of credible information and comment for
the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector. The
Institute sought discussion rather than consensus based
on the expertise and participation of more than 6000
individuals within the various Member Organizations. |
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Your source for agricultural, fish and seafood export information. The
Agri-Food Trade Service provides centralized access to
market information, trade counselling and export support
activities, which will take the exporter from initial
enquiry to foreign market. |
AgricultureB2B.com
The AgricultureB2B.com Resource Directory is a
comprehensive listing of all things agriculture in the
North America and worldwide. The directory features
listings in thousands of categories - from companies to
farms and feed suppliers to training and transportation
and everything in-between.
AgricultureB2B.com was created to bring the benefits of
the Internet to all people presently engaged in the
constructive conservation, development, and promotion of
the agriculture industry. All the links found in our
various categories are carefully reviewed before
inclusion. We are located in the province of Quebec,
Canada. |
Agriculture
Today
Directory of reviewed agricultural sites including links
to crop farms, livestock breeders, manufacturers,
equipment dealers, organizations and financial
institutions. |
AgriSeek
Our goal is
to provide you with a high quality online tools to
promote and market your products and services, at
competitive prices. AgriSeek.com has today become the
leading online marketplace for equipment, livestock,
real estate, jobs, farm-related products and services.
This marketplace helps agricultural and rural-based
businesses to expand market share through an on-line
trading community |
Agri-ville.com
Agri-ville.com is
for you. It is your meeting place to connect with
farmers and specialists across Canada. It is your site
for market news and information you need to make the
right decisions for your farm or agri-business. It is
also your gateway to other web sites, publications,
educational opportunities and, yes, real people with
expertise to help you when you need it. |
B.C. InfoBasket
Welcome to InfoBasket, your one-stop shop for Agri-food
information on the Internet. Our specialists have linked
you to information sources from around the world,
including governments, universities and research
institutes. InfoBasket is organised into areas of
interest called Communities (e.g. Apiculture or Beef).
Each Community is comprised of folders, such as
Production and Processing, Business Management and
Finance, Marketing and Trade, Regulations and
Legislation, Directories and Contacts and Statistics and
Market Data. Within these folders you will find links to
documents specific to your agri-business needs. |
Business Development Bank of Canada
- Business Solutions
The
Business Development Bank of Canada is a financial
institution wholly owned by the government of Canada.
BDC plays a leadership role in delivering financial and
consulting services to Canadian small business, with a
particular focus on technology and exporting. |
Business
Education Council of Niagara
The
Business Education Council is the glue that brings
business and education together to form long term
partnerships. While maximizing the efficient use of
resources and minimizing overlap, we’re working together
to ensure future prosperity in our community by offering
a full range of unique, results-oriented programs. |
Business Information Services
Ontario's libraries provide public access to a variety
of business information and services. Reference
materials, online information databases, CD-ROM and
other format material, business websites as well as standard
business information (books, newspaper and journal
articles and business directories) are available to the
general public, including small businesses,
entrepreneurs, career-changers and job seekers. |
Business Netiquette International
Business Netiquette International is the Web's prime
“Netiquette” site for business etiquette, keeping
international business in mind. Communicating by e-mail
is no different from writing on your company letterhead.
A business communication is business, period. A certain
degree of formality is required. Just because e-mail
tends to be more immediate and personable, it doesn't
need to get personal. |
Business Planning Tools
A website
sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration and
Palo Alto Software. The site contains a number of tools
for small business owners, incl. sample business plans,
online business and marketing books, business
calculators and related links. |
Business Registration On-line
Business
Registration On-line is a one stop, on-line, self serve
application that allows you to register for a new
Business Number, as well as for four major CRA programs
(Corporation Income Tax, Goods and Services / Harmonized
Sales Tax, Payroll Deductions, and Import / Export
accounts). You can also register or apply for new
Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and British Columbia
program accounts. |
Business Start-up Assistant
Welcome to the Business Start-up Assistant, where you
will find essential business start-up information from
the federal and provincial governments, as well as many
other sources. |
Business Start-Up Info Guide
This Info-Guide is designed to help you navigate through the
federal and provincial government programs services and
regulations that may apply to individuals interested in
starting their own business. |
Businesswomen in Trade
Welcome to the Businesswomen in Trade Web site,
developed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and
International Trade (DFAIT). We have created this site
to meet the special information and assistance needs of
women entrepreneurs who lead small- and medium-sized
enterprises. This site will be your gateway to a wealth
of information on preparing for – and succeeding - in
the export marketplace. |
Canada 411
Yellow Pages Group operates Canada’s leading Internet
directory sites YellowPages.ca™, PagesJaunes.ca™,
Canada411.ca™, SuperPages.ca, CanadaTollFree.ca and
CanadaSansFrais.ca. Yellow Pages Group also manages
CanadaPlus.ca, a network of seven local city sites, as
shown on the map. YellowPages.ca and Canada411.ca are
the directory source for several online business and
wireless partners. |
Canada Border Services Agency
(CBSA)
The
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is part of the
portfolio of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, which includes emergency
preparedness, crisis management, national security,
corrections, policing, oversight, crime prevention, as
well as border services. The CBSA's role is to manage
the nation's borders by administering and enforcing
about 75 domestic laws that govern trade and travel, as
well as international agreements and conventions. |
Canada Border Services Agency: Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Information
Centre
This section
of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Website is tailored
to meet the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
but is useful for all importers and exporters. The CBSA is
committed to pro-active involvement in the importing and
exporting communities across Canada through outreach,
partnerships, and by providing useful tools and resources that
help SMEs comply with the legislation and requirements. |
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Forms
& Publications – Internet Ordering Service
The Canada
Border Services Agency (CBSA) provides Web access to many of
their forms and publications. Each document is available in
several formats and can be viewed and printed or downloaded to
the client's computer. In addition, all forms and publications
can be ordered on line and subsequently mailed to the client. |
Canada Business
Canada
Business is a government information service for businesses and
start-up entrepreneurs in Canada. Canada Business reduces the
complexity and burden of dealing with various levels of
government by serving as a single point of access for federal
and provincial/territorial government services, programs and
regulatory requirements for business. |
Canada Consumer
Information Gateway
The life of
the Canadian consumer is increasingly challenging. It's enough
to leave Canadian consumers exhausted, confused and with less
and less confidence in the marketplace. The ideal solution for
Canadian consumers is clear: a single, central gateway to all of
the trustworthy information and services offered by Canada's
governments and NGOs. The Canadian Consumer Information Gateway
perfectly addresses all of these challenges, allowing Canadians
to quickly and confidently search for consumer information and
services on the Web. |
Canada Export Centre
Working alongside partners in government and industry, the
Canada Export Centre welcome's thousands of conference and trade
show attendees, trade mission delegates, business travelers and
local business people, who come to discover and engage in trade
with Canada's leading exporters. |
Canada Magazine Fund (CMF)
To ensure the continued vibrancy of the Canadian magazine
industry, the Government of Canada created the Canada Magazine
Fund (CMF) in 2000 as a key element of the Government's
comprehensive policy in support of the Canadian magazine
industry, to contribute toward the production of high-quality
magazines showcasing the work of a wide cross-section of
Canadian creators and to help build industry capacity through
support for business development of small magazine publishers,
industry development projects and support for arts and literary
magazines. |
Canada Music Fund
The Canada Music
Fund (CMF) seeks to:
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ensure that Canadian music artists and entrepreneurs have
the skills, know-how and tools to succeed in a global and
digital environment;
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enhance Canadians' access to a diverse range of Canadian
music choices through existing and emerging media;
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increase the opportunities available for Canadian music
artists and cultural entrepreneurs to make a significant and
lasting contribution to Canadian cultural expression.
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CanadaOne’s Free
Small Business Toolkit
CanadaOne is
Canada's premier business channel on the Internet. The CanadaOne
website includes an online magazine, a Canadian business
directory, Canadian specific business resources, a technology
centre, and several other promotional tools designed to help
Canadians grow their businesses. The Toolkit contains Featured
Tools, Business Forums, Calculators and Business Guides. |
Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre
(COBSC)
Providing
accurate and timely information on programs, services and
regulations to Ontario businesses in collaboration with our
federal, provincial and non-governmental partners. |
Canada Post –
Business
In the morning
you’re the CFO, at lunch you run the mailroom and at night
you’re the head of marketing and operations. You run a small
business, and you need to get more out of every hour. Canada
Post makes your business essentials easy:
- Build your
customer base. Direct marketing works for any size business.
Even if you’re new to direct marketing. Canada Post shows you
how.
- Get your
business on the Web. Don’t you think it’s time? Use the Web to
buy, sell and manage order fulfillment.
- Your one-stop shipping desk for parcels and documents. |
Canada Revenue
Agency – Goods and Services
Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST)
The Canada Revenue Agency administers:
- tax laws for the Government of Canada and
for most provinces and territories;
- customs services;
- international trade legislation; and
- various
social and economic benefit and incentive programs delivered
through the tax system. |
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Canada Revenue Agency – Guide for
Canadian Small Businesses
Are you starting
a new small business in Canada? Are you operating one already?
Then this guide is for you. It will introduce you to the Canada
Revenue Agency (CRA) programs you need to know about, and give
an overview of your obligations and entitlements under the laws
that we administer. |
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Canada Small Business Financing (CSBF)
Program
The Canada
Small Business Financing Program seeks to increase the
availability of loans and capital leases for establishing,
expanding, modernizing and improving small businesses. It does
this by encouraging financial institutions and leasing companies
to make their financing available to small businesses. |
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Canada Small Business Financing (CSBF)
Program – Capital Leasing Pilot Project
The
Capital Leasing Pilot Project is designed to build on the
success of the Canada Small Business Financing Program, which is
one of the federal government's most important program to help
small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access financing.
Since 1961 lending through the
Canada Small Business Financing
Act, and its predecessor the
Small Business Loans Act,
has allowed smaller firms to grow, to hire new employees and to
succeed. |
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Canadexport
Trade
and investment newsletter by the Department of Foreign Affairs
and International Trade. Topics include: Trade News, the U.S.
Connection, the European Advantage, Roadmap to Asia, the
Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, Business Opportunities,
International Financial Institutions, Facts & Figures, Trade
Events and Supplements. |
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Canadian Association of Family Enterprise
CAFE's
mission is to promote the well being and understanding of the
family in business. Families in business face many unique
challenges yet tend to act in isolation without adequate
support. CAFE has become a powerful resource for families
wanting to overcome these challenges and beat the odds. The
statistics are clear - 70 percent of family businesses do not
survive the transition to a second generation; 90 percent do not
make it to a third generation. CAFE's objective is to educate,
inform and encourage its members in areas of unique interest to
family business, through a stimulating program of activities
that provide the best sources of information and professional
advice available. |
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Canadian Association of Importers and
Exporters Inc.
The CAIE is Canada's key source of information on Canadian customs and trade
policy. The Association provides Canadian importers and
exporters with critical and timely information, effective
representation to government and effective solutions for
members' concerns. |
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Canadian Association of Women Executives
& Entrepreneurs
CAWEE is a networking and social alliance
of innovative entrepreneurs, successful small business owners
and business leaders from some of Canada's most influential
organizations. For over 20 years, CAWEE has provided a forum for
progressive women to exchange ideas, build important
relationships, and participate in timely workshops, conferences
and special events. A diverse cross-section of professional
women with wide-ranging interests, experiences and successes
choose CAWEE for its:
- dynamic networking
- educational and professional development
- business social functions
- and
opportunities to effect constructive change.
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Canadian Automated Export
Declaration
This program
gives registered exporters and agents the opportunity to report
goods electronically to the Federal Government of Canada instead
of via the paper-based reporting method. The user-friendly
software package, available free of charge, automates the
preparation of
CBSA's
B13A, Export Declaration. It provides exporters or their agents
the ability to transmit completed Export Declarations directly
to the Federal Government of Canada via the Internet. |
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Canadian
Business
The world of
business is complex, challenging and constantly changing.
Canada’s business leaders rely on
Canadian Business
for content that gives them a unique perspective on
the events and trends that shape their world.
• Features—incisive articles on key business issues, both
national and global
• Upfront—short, lively snapshots covering the current business
scene
• Hard-hitting commentary that inspires discussion and debate |
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Canadian Business Information by Sector
This site
allows you to find information on a particular industry by the
following categories: i) by alphabetically, ii) industrial
sector, iii) statistics by industrial sector, iv) company
directories by sector, v) events by sector, vi) Canadian
industry statistics, vii) Trade Team Canada sectors, and viii)
technology roadmaps. |
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Canadian
Commercial Corporation
CCC specializes in international procurement markets for
Canadian exporters and provides services to help them win export
sales. Business leads, proposal preparation, contract
negotiation, and contract management are the foundation of
export success. When you’ve opened the door to an export
opportunity, CCC can help you close the deal. |
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Canadian Company Capabilities
Canadian
Company Capabilities is a centrally maintained current
searchable database of 50,000 Canadian businesses that includes
hundreds of specialized manufacturing, service and product
specific business directories. The database will assist you in:
a) finding Canadian suppliers with national and international
import/export experience; b) connecting to buyers, distributors
or partners; c) increasing the visibility of your company to
government and private sector procurement professionals; and d)
receiving business opportunities posted by both the public and
private sector. FREE Registration! |
Canadian
E-Business Initiative – Online E-Security and Privacy Guide
The Canadian e-Business Initiative
(CeBI) is a private sector-led partnership that aims to further
Canada's e-business success by focusing on productivity,
leadership and innovation. This tool is specifically designed to
help you understand e-security and privacy risks and what you
can do to manage them. |
Canadian
Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
CFIB has been a big voice for small business for 35 years with
105,000+ members nationwide in every sector. Taking our
direction from CFIB Members, through regular surveys, we lobby
for small- and medium-sized businesses at the federal,
provincial and local levels of government. |
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Canadian Franchise Association
Buying a
franchise is a major decision. The commitment in capital and
time is significant. The Canadian Franchise Association
represents over 350 franchise companies and the professionals
who support this way of doing business. Our board of directors
represents all regions of the country, and promotes a strong
code of ethics as well as the mandatory use of the CFA
disclosure document guide. In signing on as a CFA member, a
company agrees to give potential franchisees all the information
they require to make a viable business decision. |
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Canadian Importers
Database
Canadian
Importers Database is a database of company names and geographic
location of the major Canadian importers. The database can be
searched by city name, product name, Harmonized System (HS)
code, or Canadian Customs Tariff Code. Company-based reports can
be generated. These are alphabetical listings of the top 80%
importers for a given year. Product-based reports contain
statistics outlining the degree of concentration of the import
market for that particular product. |
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Canadian
Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office
(CIPO) is responsible for the administration and processing of
the greater part of intellectual property in Canada, including:
- Patents;
- Trade-marks;
- Copyrights;
- Industrial designs;
- Integrated circuit
topographies. |
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Canadian
Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) -
Canadian Copyrights Database
The database includes all copyrights which were registered as of
October 1, 1991, pursuant to the Copyright Act. This
includes traditional copyrights (original literary, artistic,
dramatic and musical works) and copyright in other
subject-matter (performer's performances, sound recordings and
communication signals), as well as information on licences and
assignments. |
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Canadian
Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
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Canadian Patents Database
Welcome to
CIPO's Canadian Patent Database. This database lets you access
over 75 years of patent descriptions and images. You can search,
retrieve and study more than 1,500,000 patent documents. |
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Canadian
Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
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Canadian Trademarks Database
The Canadian Trade-marks Database is comprised of all active and
many inactive marks that were either applied for or registered
pursuant to the current Trade-marks Act or former
trade-mark legislation. The database also includes: all
trade-marks that were cancelled, expunged, abandoned or refused
after 1979, and some marks that were cancelled, expunged,
abandoned or refused prior to 1979; additional words and designs
that are not by definition trade-marks, but that are protected
by the Trade-marks Act or other related legislation.
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Canadian
Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
– IP
Toolkit
The IP Toolkit helps direct
you through useful information about Intellectual Property (IP).
It contains information, instructional modules, links and
highlighted glossary terms that answer most IP questions asked
by businesses and entrepreneurs. Here you can find out
what IP is, why it is useful, how it fits as part of a business
strategy, how to apply for it and how to use IP effectively. |
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Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
For more
than 130 years, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) has
successfully represented the interests of Canadian business,
keeping members on the competitive edge of world-class
manufacturing and trade. With strong divisions in every
province, CME is a truly national association and the undisputed
champion of business issues in Canada. Our mission is to
continuously improve the competitiveness of Canadian industry
and to expand export business. |
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Canadian
Organic Growers
Canadian Organic Growers Inc.
is Canada's national membership-based education and networking
organization representing farmers, gardeners and consumers in
all provinces. You do not need to be an organic farmer or an
organic gardener to be a COG member.
Please join COG to help us educate people on the
benefits of organic growing for our health, the health of the
environment and the health of our communities. |
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Canadian Society of Customs Brokers –
Reference System
Pull up
references and information sheets by Category, by Date, or
search by keyword. Select a category name to view all of the
information belonging to that category. Non-members can view
information by date within a restricted selection of dates.
Associate membership is available for firms, organizations or
individuals that are not licensed customs brokers, but have an
interest in international trade matters. The Canadian Society of
Customs Brokers' associate membership category is your direct
line to what's happening in the world of customs and
international trade. |
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Canadian Technology Network
The Canadian
Technology Network links federal and provincial government labs
and agencies, universities, community colleges, industry
associations, technology centres and economic development
agencies. Together these organizations provide innovative
Canadian companies with quick and personal access to expertise,
advice and information about how to meet technology and related
business challenges. |
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Canadian Trade
Commissioner Service
The Trade Commissioner Service
helps companies that have researched and selected their target
markets. We work with companies that can demonstrate their
commitment to succeed in the global marketplace. Whether you're
a small or large company, new or experienced in foreign markets,
you need to prepare for the challenges of international
business. Trade Commissioners can help you. |
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Canadian Youth
Business Foundation
The Canadian
Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is the only national
organization in Canada that enables young entrepreneurs to
pursue their aspirations of building successful enterprises by
providing business assistance not otherwise accessible to them.
Founded in 1996 by the CIBC, the Royal Bank, and the Canadian
Youth Foundation, the CYBF was initially created in response to
high youth unemployment and underemployment. It has evolved into
a leading organization that encourages and supports Canada's
high entrepreneurial activity and aspirations. |
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Canpass
CANPASS streamlines customs clearance for frequent travellers. It is one
of the results of the Canada-U.S. Accord On Our Shared Borders
to promote trade, tourism and travel. CANPASS is a co-operative
effort between the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) and
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to streamline customs
and immigration clearance of low-risk travellers. |
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Center for
Small Business and the Environment
Small
business is the best source of non-bureaucratic solutions to
environmental problems, laying the groundwork for a new economy
that protects and restores the environment while it produces
abundant growth and employment. Thousands of small businesses
are profiting from helping to protect and restore the
environment. Entrepreneurs and small business innovators are
dramatically increasing business efficiency and resource
productivity, thus aiding the environment. |
Center for Women's Business Research
The Center for Women’s Business Research is the premier source of knowledge about women business
owners and their enterprises worldwide. The Center’s mission is to unleash the economic potential
of women entrepreneurs by conducting research, sharing information and increasing knowledge about
this fast-growing sector of the economy. |
Centre for Intercultural Learning
Established in 1969 by the Canadian International Development Agency, the Centre for
Intercultural Learning has been preparing Canadians for assignments abroad for 38 years.
Over the years, our training programs have been designed to maximize the acquisition of
the intercultural skills vital to a successful international experience. |
Commercial Driver Registration Program
Commercial drivers must register to benefit from the Customs Self Assessment (CSA) expedited
clearance process. The Commercial Driver Registration Program (CDRP) speeds up border crossings
for transporters of goods for approved importers. |
Community Futures Development Corporation
Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) support community economic development by assisting
Ontario’s rural and northern communities to strengthen and diversify their economies. Through Industry Canada and FedNor,
the Federal Government provides funding, advice and support to 61 CFDCs across Ontario that carry out the following
services:
• Access to capital
• Business services
• Strategic community planning and development
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Competition Bureau
The Competition Bureau is responsible for administration and enforcement of the
Competition Act, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Textile Labelling Act
and the Precious Metals Marking Act. Its role is to promote and maintain fair competition
so that Canadians can benefit from lower prices, product choice and quality services. The
Bureau’s operating principles can be summarized in five words: Confidentiality, Fairness,
Predictability, Timeliness and Transparency. |
Co-operatives Secretariat
The Co-operatives Secretariat was established within the Government of Canada in 1987
to help the federal government respond more effectively to the concerns and needs of co-operatives.
The Secretariat advises the government on policies affecting co-operatives, co-ordinates the implementation
of such policies, and encourages use of the co-operative model for the social and economic development of
Canada’s communities. The Secretariat also provides a link between the co-op sector and the many federal
departments and agencies with which they interact. |
Copyrights
We are surrounded by copyrights. Anyone writing books, creating plays, performing, recording or
just conducting business in the marketplace (restaurant menus, instruction manuals and Web sites)
should consider registering their copyright. Potential and current applicants may want to file a new
application or pay a fee. |
Corporations Canada
We in Corporations Canada are charged with administering the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA),
the Canada Corporations Act (CCA - non-profit), the Boards of Trade Act (BOTA), the Canada Cooperative
Associations Act (CCAA)and several other corporate laws governing federal companies, except for financial
intermediaries. We also issue and register official documents under the Great Seal of Canada through our
Registration Section. Our main lines of business include incorporation and related services such as amalgamation
or other corporate charter amendments; dissolution of corporations; ruling on the use of corporate names; collecting
and disseminating information on federal companies; and compliance and enforcement activities related
to the statutes we administer.
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Cultural Navigator
The Cultural Navigator puts assessment, information, tips and tools for building cultural
competence at your fingertips. This demo site lets you explore the features and functionalities
of the standard Cultural Navigator®. |
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade – Diplomatic Gateway to Canada
The Office of Protocol of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has created
this web site to serve as your virtual diplomatic guide. It deals with a significant number of subjects:
• General Information on Canada as well as a list of National Institutions & their links
• a Protocol reference page, which provides specific information and contacts for: Protocol services; Canadian Order of Precedence; styles of addresses; honours and salutes; provincial Protocol offices; Canadian government holidays and national days; Foreign Representatives in Canada; and the Order of Diplomatic Precedence.
• Links to Canadian Directories
• A list of and links to Foreign Representatives in Canada
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Doing Business
The Doing Business database provides objective measures of business regulations
and their enforcement. The Doing Business indicators are comparable across 175 economies.
They indicate the regulatory costs of business and can be used to analyze specific regulations
that enhance or constrain investment, productivity, and growth. Features include: Paying Taxes –
The Global Picture, free downloads of 175 country data summaries, 430 links to business laws, etc. |
ebiz.enable
Electronic business is now a driving force in the global economy. To increase Canada’s competitiveness in the
international marketplace, businesses like yours need to participate fully in the e-business environment. ebiz.enable
is an easy-to-use Web site designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). It is a comprehensive
on-line resource that allows you to explore e-business problems and solutions relevant to your company and its success
in the global on-line environment.
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E-Business Info Guide
In this document you will find information to help you understand what E-Commerce is,
how it could affect your business, how existing regulations also apply to E-Commerce
transactions, and what government programs and services can help your business take
advantage of E-Commerce. |
e-Business Trade Roadmap
The e-business Trade Roadmap is geared to SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) who,
as a result of establishing a Web site, are potential exporters of products or services.
The Roadmap is predominantly a series of hyperlinks to public and private sector Web sites
which focus on Internet-based international trade transactions. |
Eco-efficiency
This site is intended to provide information on the benefits of eco-efficiency for
Canadian businesses. It also provides information on Industry Canada’s efforts to
promote productivity through eco-efficiency, and contains general information on business and the environment. |
Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario
Since 1979 the EFAO has promoted the practice of ecological, sustainable and diversified
agriculture. This includes soil tillage, green manures, cover crops, composting, crop rotations,
erosion control and conservation practices. |
Economic Analysis, Statistics
This site provides information on current economic conditions, Industry Canada
economic research, industry and trade statistics, related links and reports. |
Electronic Commerce Branch
Canada is a world leader in the adoption, use and development of e-business.
The Electronic Commerce Branch of Industry Canada aims to build on this foundation
to support and facilitate continued growth of e-business in the Canadian economy, by:
• building trust in the Digital Economy and clarifying marketplace rules
• removing barriers for the use of e-commerce, in conjunction with the private sector
• benchmarking both firm-level and national performance in the digital economy.
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Employment Ontario
The Self-Employment Benefit program in Ontario, which provides unemployed people who are or have
recently been eligible for Employment Insurance with income and entrepreneurial support while they
develop and start their business, is now under the aegis of the provincial government. Access this
website for further information.
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Employment Regulations Info-Guide
This Info-Guide is designed to help you navigate through the federal and provincial government regulations on employment. |
Energy Efficiency Act
The Energy Efficiency Act and the Energy Efficiency Regulations set minimum energy-efficiency standards
for specified energy-using products and provide descriptions of the responsibilities of dealers in these
products. The Act also sets out labelling standards for energy-using products, as well as the collection
of statistics and information on energy use and alternative energy.
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Enterweb - The Knowledge Portal for Small Business
The Enterprise Development Website is an “information gateway”, a one-stop window
that leads you quickly to QUALITY sources of information on anything related to small
business, finance, international trade, entrepreneurship, enterprise development and
the economy. The focus is on micro, small and medium enterprise development both in developed
and developing countries. |
Entrepreneur.com: Low-Cost Startup Ideas
Chances are, if you’re planning to start a business, you don’t have a million dollars in
the bank to finance it. But that shouldn’t stop you. There are plenty of inexpensive ways
to start a business and we’ve got more than 40 great ideas—plus a list of tools and financing
options for smaller businesses—to get you started. |
Entrepreneur.com: Startup Kits
Entrepreneur.com Startup Kits are quick, easy-to-read guides to starting the most
popular businesses around. With industry, market and operations information, these
kits will give you an introduction to the business idea that may just be your ticket
to success. There are 22 kits available, including: Bed & Breakfast, Event Planning
Service, Freight Brokerage Service, Personal Concierge, Staffing Services, etc. |
EUbusiness
The EUbusiness web site is Europe's leading independent online business information
service about the European Union. Our journalists provide daily-updated news and information
about EU policy, legislation, economic data and opportunities. |
Export Alert!
The Standards Council of Canada’s Export Alert! Notification Service enables
users to know about changing product requirements in global markets before they
become law; grants access to the complete texts of the draft regulatory measures;
and provides clients with the opportunity to voice their concerns regarding the measures.
These concerns are taken into consideration as the regulations are finalized. |
Export and Import Controls Bureau
The Export and Import Controls Bureau (EICB) authorizes, under the discretion of the
Minister of International Trade, the import and export of goods restricted by quotas
and/or tariffs. It also monitors the trade in certain goods and ensures the personal
security of Canadians and citizens of other countries by restricting trade in dangerous
goods and other materials. |
Export Development Canada (EDC)
EDC is a Canadian financial institution devoted exclusively to providing trade finance
services to support Canadian exporters and investors in some 200 markets, 130 of which
are in developing markets. We help Canadian enterprises assess long-term business potential
and manage the complexities. |
Exporting - Entering World Markets
This guide will help navigate through the federal and provincial government resources
that would be of interest to businesses involved in exporting. |
Exporting - Preparing for World Markets
This Info-Guide is designed to introduce federal and provincial government programs, services
and regulations that may apply to businesses thinking of exporting their products or services. |
ExportSource.ca
Only one source can give you access to a world of export services. Team Canada Inc. is a network of
more than 20 federal departments and agencies working with the provinces, territories and other partners
to help Canadian businesses prepare for the global marketplace. Our wide range of tools is designed to help
you become export-ready, develop your export potential or expand into new markets. Team Canada Inc is your
first stop en route to the information, skills and assistance you need to make your export venture a success.
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Fair Labelling Practices Program
The Fair Labelling Practices Program contributes to consumer protection and fair competition
for industry through the administration of federal legislation which establishes standards for
the net quantity, quality, composition, labelling and advertising of all foods offered for sale in Canada. |
Fair Trade Business Centre
Fair Trade certification is the leading social standard for international supply chain monitoring and
product certification. It is also a dynamic business movement with significant growth. Fair Trade Certified
product sales have grown in Canada by an average of 50% each year since 1999. It’s an exciting time to become
a Fair Trade licensee, importer or retailer. |
Farm & Ranch Equipment Classifieds
Easy, friendly, effective and affordable way of bringing together buyers and sellers of Farm &
Ranch equipment, livestock, land, and services. We strive to provide a valuable service to our
visitors: your online source for buying and selling Farm Equipment and Farm related services and
supplies; Internet listings for construction equipment, farm equipment, livestock, real estate,
recreational vehicles, ag related products and services, and more; Individual listings or Dealer Advertising Packages. |
Farm
Credit Canada
Genuinely passionate about agriculture, Farm Credit Canada helps farmers and agribusiness grow and diversify.
Through our 100 offices across Canada, we strive to meet the changing needs of the industry, offering our customers
a variety of customized loan products and business services. |
Farms.com
Farms.com Ltd. is a leading provider of innovative information products and services to the
global Agriculture and Food industry. Our growing family of products and services have been
designed to solve problems and improve our clients’ businesses in the evolving agriculture and food industry. |
Farmzone.com
FarmZone.com provides weather and weather-related information for farm zones across Canada. Each farm
zone represents a unique forecast area, so you will always get the weather forecast and weather-related
information that is specific to your farming area. FarmZone.com can help you plan your daily and long-term
farming activities. Short-term and long-term weather forecasts including P.O.P and precip accumulation; almanac
data including sunrise/sunset times; and daily planning forecasts including drying index, growing degree days and
crop heat units are just a few of the many features you will find here. |
Federal Corporations Data On-line
Search the Corporations Canada database for information on Canadian corporations. Searches can be done:
- by corporation name or number
- by city/province
- by corporation status
- by corporation act
- by creation date
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Financing for Starting a Business
Info-Guide
This Info-Guide is designed to help you navigate through the federal and provincial government programs
available to individuals starting a business in Ontario. It is also important for you to consider financing
from commercial financial institutions, such as banks, trust companies and credit unions. |
Food Beverage Canada
Welcome To Food Beverage Canada (FBC). FBC has been developing trade opportunities and facilitating export
readiness progress for the agri-food sector since 1995. We work closely with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
regional offices and provincial partners to provide a growing range of programs and services to help you reach
your goals. Whether you’re just starting out or are an experienced exporter - our programs can help you enter
the export arena for the first time, expand your export markets or to solidify your presence in a current market. |
Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Canada
Foreign Affairs Canada (FAC) represents Canada around the world through our network of embassies and
trade and diplomatic offices, and by participating in multilateral institutions and international treaties
and arrangements. We work to promote prosperity, ensure Canadians’ security within a global framework and
promote Canadian values and culture on the international stage. We also offer travel assistance and passport
services to Canadians, at home and abroad. |
Forum for International Trade Training
FITT - Canada’s centre for international trade training and certification - is a national, not-for-profit,
professional organization, created to develop and deliver international trade training programs and services,
establish country-wide standards and certification, and generally ensure continuing professional development
in the practice of international trade. FITT programs are delivered across Canada and on-line. FITT is the
only organization in Canada to accredit a professional designation to international trade practitioners, the
C.I.T.P. (Certified International Trade Professional). |
Franchising.com
Founded in 1988, Franchise UPDATE is one of the country’s premier franchise information companies,
operating divisions in publishing, executive conferences and the Internet. In Franchising.com, Franchise
UPDATE’s website, learn how to make the franchise decision, be a successful franchisee and find the franchise
opportunity that’s right for you. |
Franchising.org
Franchising is a highly regulated field. Finding your way through the paperwork and regulations can
at times seem futile. This site will help you find the directions and answers you need, whether you
are considering purchasing a franchising opportunity, or franchising out your current business. |
Freightnet – The Global Freight & Cargo Directory
Welcome to Freightnet the ultimate freight resource for forwarders, shipping lines, sea port authorities,
airlines, airport authorities, household removers, warehousing, packers and fulfilment, freight software,
track & trace, cargo and marine insurance, recruitment and freight associations. |
Frequently requested forms and
publications
For easier access to our most frequently requested forms and publications, we’ve divided them between
business and individuals. In addition, here are some quick links to certain groups of forms and publication. |
globalEDGE
Created by the Center for International Business Education and Research at Michigan State University
(MSU-CIBER), globalEDGE™ is a knowledge web-portal that connects international business professionals
worldwide to a wealth of information, insights, and learning resources on global business activities. The site offers:
• Global Resources - more than 5,000 online resources
• Country Insights - a wealth of information on all countries
• News & Views - latest issues in international business
• Academy - extensive research and teaching resources
• Diagnostic Tools - decision-support tools for managers
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GreenBiz
The nonprofit, nonpartisan GreenBiz.com works to:
• serve as an information clearinghouse on sustainable business practices and resources and help companies/organizations turn information into knowledge and action
• provide resources, tools, and information to organizations that offer technical assistance to companies on environmental issues
• facilitate increased communication, information sharing, and learning among environmental professionals and other interested parties
• facilitate increased understanding of sustainable business practices beyond the private sector.
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GS1 Canada
GS1 Canada is Canada’s voice in collaborative commerce. GS1 Canada is a not-for-profit,
industry-led association that develops, promotes and maintains global standards for the
identification of goods, services, locations and related e-commerce communication. GS1 Canada
represents the interests of Canada in the continuing development of the global language of business.
Active members of GS1 Canada receive exclusive rights to a globally unique company prefix, industry
education opportunities at reduced rates, toll-free help, and access to the full range of GS1 Canada
value-added services and standards. |
Guide to Federal Incorporation
The purpose of the “Small Business Guide to Federal Incorporation” is to give the reader a general overview of
federal corporate law under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA). It provides the basic knowledge and tools
that business owners and operators need to incorporate and operate a small or medium-sized private company under
the federal corporate law. |
Guide to Food Labelling and Advertising
Since 1961, the Guide for Food Manufacturers and Advertisers has served as an important reference document for
the food industry on policies and regulations for the labelling and advertising of foods in Canada, in particular
those falling under the Food and Drugs Act and Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act. The 2003 Guide provides information
on food labelling and advertising requirements as well as policies which apply to statements and claims made for foods,
including alcoholic beverages. As such, it is a tool to assist industry in compliance with legislation and consumer
protection. |
Handbook of Export and Import Commodity
Codes - 2006
This Handbook contains information on imports of products listed on the Import Control List (ICL) and
on the export of products and apparel entering the United States and Mexico under the tariff preference
levels established in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The Handbook is designed to assist
you in categorizing and identifying a product, as well as to provide information concerning the import or
export control requirements for the product.
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Human Resources for Employers and
Entrepreneurs
This Human Resources and Social Development Canada site provides information regarding HR Management,
Employment Insurance, Labour Standards, Occupational Health & Safety, Social Insurance Numbers, etc.
There are also links to the new Service Canada site with additional information. |
HR for Employers
Information from government & non-government sources on the Service Canada website about:
Hiring and Keeping Employees, Departing Employees, Managing and Training Employees, Payroll/Benefits,
HR Planning and Health & Safety. |
Importing Info-Guide
This Info-Guide is designed to help you navigate through the federal and provincial government programs,
services and regulations that may apply to individuals and businesses importing products into Ontario. |
ImportSource.ca
ImportSource.ca is your gateway to a comprehensive range of resources designed to help both
new and experienced importers with every stage of the import process. |
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
The Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) responds to the varying needs of
a culturally, economically and geographically diverse clientele. INAC has primary, but not exclusive,
responsibility for meeting the federal government’s constitutional, treaty, political and legal responsibilities
to First Nations, Inuit and Northerners. In Indian and Inuit Affairs, the department’s primary role is to support
First Nations and Inuit in developing healthy, sustainable communities and in achieving their economic and social
aspirations.
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Industry Canada
This site is all about Industry Canada. Through its programs, initiatives and services, the department is
helping to build a dynamic and innovative economy where all Canadians have the opportunity to benefit from
more and better-paying jobs, stronger business growth, and a marketplace that is fair, efficient and competitive. |
Interactive Business Planner
The IBP is the first business planning software product designed specifically to operate on the World Wide
Web. The IBP uses the capabilities of the Internet to assist entrepreneurs in preparing a 3 year business plan
for their new or existing business. With the IBP, you will: learn definitions and tips, and view sample business
plans to help you to write your own plan; have financial projections prepared for you, based upon the information
you provide; use the power of the Internet to assist you in researching your business plan. |
Interactive Export Planner
The new and improved Interactive Export Planner (IEP) is scheduled for release in the next few months.
The tool will assist exporters in preparing an export plan for a new or growing business. Through a
question-and-answer format, it will help users analyze prospective export markets, develop a market-entry
strategy, prepare financial projections and develop a detailed export plan. |
International Business Etiquette and Manners
Etiquette, manners, and cross cultural, or intercultural communication have become critical elements required
for all International and Global Business executives, managers, and employees. The most important element of
successful business outcomes may now be the appreciation and respect for regional, country, and cultural differences -
known as cultural diversity. Learning the skills of proper etiquette, manners, and intercultural communication contained
in these pages of the International Business Etiquette and Manners website will give you a wealth of information and
resources that you can immediately apply during your international business travels and overseas assignments. |
International Business Opportunities Centre
The Centre (IBOC) is the export opportunities sourcing centre for Team Canada Inc, a partnership of government
departments and agencies working together to provide trade services to Canadian exporters. Business leads from
Canada’s trade commissioners are collected and researched by IBOC, then disseminated to Canadian companies who have registered via the VTC website at www.infoexport.gc.ca. The service is free of charge and exclusive to Canadian companies. |
International Financing Information
Network
IFInet provides information to help Canadian companies prosper in the $130 billion development business market.
IFInet can help you find out:
• How to supply your goods and services to development and humanitarian projects.
• Where to find project financing and guarantees for your investments in developing and transition economies.
• How other companies are thriving in this market.
• Who in the Trade Commissioner Service can best support your efforts.
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International Franchise Association
The International Franchise Association, founded in 1960, is a membership organization of franchisors,
franchisees and suppliers. The International Franchise Association protects, enhances, and promotes franchising.
Our Web site is dedicated to providing our members and guests with a one-stop shopping experience for franchise
information. |
International Market Research Reports
The information found at the links below was provided to Industry Canada by the U.S. Department of
Commerce (STAT-USA/Internet), and is supplied in English only. |
International Trade Canada – Export and Import Controls Bureau
The Export and Import Controls Bureau (EICB) authorizes, under the discretion of the Minister of Foreign Affairs,
the import and export of goods restricted by quotas and/or tariffs. It also monitors the trade in certain goods
and ensures the personal security of Canadians and citizens of other countries by restricting trade in dangerous
goods and other materials. |
International Trade Canada – The North American Free Trade Agreement
In January 1994, Canada, the United States and Mexico launched the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
and formed the world’s largest free trade area. Find the text of the Agreement, publications and general information.
Topics include an overview of the NAFTA, rules of origin, temporary entry of business persons, NAFTA institutions
and contacts. |
International Trade Canada – Trade Negotiations and Agreements
In every corner of the world, Canada establishes trade agreements to provide access to markets for our goods
and services, while supporting trade with the developing world. This page profiles that work. |
Internship Program with Innovative Small and Medium Enterprises
This program provides financial assistance to innovative Canadian SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) for
the hiring of post-secondary graduates to work on innovation projects in these firms. In addition to meeting the
needs of innovative firms, this program will facilitate the advancement of highly skilled young people within a
rapidly changing labor market. |
Juris International
Juris International is a multilingual collection (English, Spanish, and French) of legal information on
international trade which aims to facilitate and reduce the work involved in research for business lawyers,
advisers and organizations in developing and transition economies, by gathering a large quantity of basic
information at one site (favoring complete legal texts), without the need to send for the information, and
consequently without excessive communication costs for users who do not benefit from an efficient and cheap
telecommunications network. |
Just-Food.com
This site is intended to provide information on the benefits of eco-efficiency for
Canadian businesses. It also provides information on Industry Canada’s efforts to
promote productivity through eco-efficiency, and contains general information on business and the environment. |
Landmarketer
LandMarketer Inc. is an organization dedicated to marketing farm and rural properties across North America
and around the world. Our goal is to offer you a complete compliment of tools to assist you whether you are
buying or selling farm real estate. Farming is a niche market and finding Real Estate Sales People who understand
farming can be a challenge. |
Lawyers.com - Glossary of Legal Terms
Search by legal term. Based on Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law ©2001. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated
Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. |
Managing for Business Success
Welcome to Managing for Business Success—the Web portal for owners and managers of small and medium-sized
businesses who need sources of practical information, tools and advice for just-in-time solutions to their
management challenges. |
Measurement Canada
Have you ever wondered if the scale used to weigh your meats, fruits and vegetables, the gasoline pump
used to fuel your car, or the meter used to measure your electricity or natural gas is accurate? Our programs
and services include evaluating and certifying the accuracy of measuring equipment, investigating complaints,
and certifying measurement standards. Measurement Canada sets the rules of the marketplace with respect to trade
measurement and ensures that they are uniformly implemented and respected. |
MERX
MERX is the most complete source of public tenders, private tenders and private-sector construction available
in Canada. MERX has leveled the playing field so that businesses of any size can have easy and affordable access
to billions of dollars in contracting opportunities with the federal government, participating provincial, municipal
governments and the private sector.
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MYBIS – Ontario Business Connects: Business Information Service
The Business Information Service (MyBIS) is an Ontario Business Connects (OBC) initiative to expand the
business-to-government relationship. By subscribing to this e-mail service, you can receive relevant links
to information you want, quickly and easily. You will have a choice of business topics such as taxation, training,
export, import, intellectual property and more. |
Naming Your Business
Choosing the right name for your business is an important decision. You want a name that will draw potential
customers, help clients identify your company and build your business image. The following is a list of some
of the points to consider when naming your business. |
National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association
The National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA) is a growing network of Aboriginal Financial
Institutions dedicated to promoting economic growth across Canada through the Aboriginal communities it serves.
Owned by 59 lending institutions known as Aboriginal Financial Institutes (AFI’s), NACCA provides programs, products
and services designed to promote and stimulate growth of Aboriginal business in Canada. Business loans, Aboriginal
financial consulting services, and youth business programs are just some of the services NACCA supports through its
member AFI’s. |
Network for Women Entrepreneurs
The Network for Women Entrepreneurs (NWE) is a program committed to supporting women entrepreneurs in Ontario and
is administered by the Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre (COBSC). Through its web portal, you will find access
to key business information, business counselling and community outreach services, expert consultants and other
business support organizations throughout Ontario to help women achieve success in business. |
NEBS – New Exporters to Border States Program
Ontario Exports Inc. assists Ontario companies wishing to learn about exporting. The NEBS (New Exporters to
Border States) program, a two-day hands-on seminar, whereby new exporters visit either Buffalo or Detroit to
demystify the exporting process. The NEBS programs run six to eight times a year.
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NewsDirectory.com
NewsDirectory is your guide to all online English-language media. This free directory of newspapers, magazines,
television stations, colleges, visitor bureaus, governmental agencies and more can help you get to where you want
to go, or find sites you didn’t know about. NewsDirectory is a simple and fast site that can be used to access
all the news and information that you can handle.
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Niagara Economic and Tourism Corporation
The Niagara Economic and Tourism Corporation is a non-profit corporation with a mandate to carry out
activities to advance the economic prosperity of the Niagara community. The Corporation provides effective,
innovative services to promote investment and visitation and provides business support services to attract,
maintain, and increase jobs in Niagara. |
OANDA – The Currency Site
OANDA, The Currency Site is the advanced and comprehensive provider of foreign exchange, currency, trading, and
information services to FXInvestors, businesses and travelers. Today more than 35,000 organizations worldwide including
many Fortune 500 companies rely on us, making OANDA rates available internally and on their Web sites through our ASP
services. Put our currency converter on your website. FX Protocol™ allows you to localize prices on your website so
customers can look at your prices in their native currency, integrate into back-end accounting and procurement systems,
verify historical exchange rates, and assist in expense reporting. |
Occupational Hazards
Occupational Hazards informs safety, health and industrial hygiene professionals in the manufacturing,
construction, and service sectors about trends, management strategies, regulatory news and new products
that help them provide safe and healthy work sites. |
OCPP/Pro-Cert Canada Inc.
OCPP/Pro-Cert Canada Inc. (OC/PRO Canada) is Canada’s foremost national certifier of organic food
products with some 1,400 producers, processors and traders from across Canada. OC/PRO Canada is ISO
Guide 65 (EN54011) compliant and accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), a member of the
International Accreditation Forum (IAF). |
Office of Consumer Affairs – Resources for Business
The Office of Consumer Affairs is Industry Canada’s window to consumers in the marketplace. Our aim: A fair
and efficient marketplace that supports and advances the interests of Canadians as consumers. Protection of
consumer interests in the event of market failure. For businesses, a variety of resources are provided, such
as: Consumer Complaints Management, Your Internet Business – Earning Consumer Trust, a Small Business Financial
Service Charges Calculator, etc. |
Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME)
The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME) supports SMEs by working to reduce barriers and by
simplifying requirements for SMEs that want to do business with the Government of Canada. The OSME maintains
a network of six Regional Offices across the country to ensure support for smaller suppliers no matter where
they are located. This website provides a single point of contact for SMEs and up-to-date information on how to
navigate the government procurement system. |
Office of Women’s Business Ownership Entrepreneurial Development
The Office of Women's Business Ownership (OWBO) assists women achieve their dreams and improve their communities by
helping them start and run successful businesses, regardless of social or financial disadvantage, race, ethnicity or
business background. OWBO and the Online Women's Business Center are integral components of Entrepreneurial Development's
network of training and counseling services. |
Online Requests for Business
This service allows Business clients to electronically ask for certain financial actions to be processed on
an account. Since financial requests require personal account review, they must be processed manually. Each
request will be promptly forwarded to the appropriate office for action. Where possible, the system will action
these requests within 24 hours of receipt. |
Online Small Business Workshop
Canada Business is a government information service for businesses and start-up entrepreneurs in Canada. The online
small business workshop is a Web-based workshop that provides techniques and information for developing your business
idea, starting, marketing and financing a new venture and improving an existing small business. |
Ontario Business Connects
Ontario Business Connects (OBC) is the government’s initiative to simplify and streamline registration, renewal
and reporting processes for Ontario businesses. The OBC web site provides business clients with the opportunity
to register or renew their business, change their business information, apply for provincial and federal programs,
and subscribe to a business information service. This includes clear and easy online access to business information,
registration and update services. To learn how a business client can register, renew or update their business information,
please review the available access choices. |
Ontario Business Gateway
We know that business owners need all the time they can get. That’s why we’ve taken the legwork out of
accessing important information, government forms and services. You’re just a few clicks away from finding
vital resources on your industry, valuable support for your growing business needs and gove |
