Canadian Trade & Investment Promotion Agencies

The province of Alberta is a vibrant place to live, work and do business. Alberta is open for business. Alberta representatives are available to discuss trade and investment opportunities, share market intelligence and help develop business contacts to support trade and export development.

British Columbia is home to a progressive and dynamic Information and Communications Technology industry pursuing advances in software, cloud computing, information technology, Internet of Things, telecommunications and electronics manufacturing. On the West Coast of Canada, BC offers opportunities in expansion and capital investment across a wide range of industries, with trade representatives specializing in facilitating opportunities with investors from nations around the world.

Invest Ontario is the central agency for businesses and investors to discover what others from around the province and globe have already realized—that Ontario is a top-tier destination for investment and strategic business growth. The new agency will drive greater economic growth, support strategic domestic firms and attract business from around the world.

Whether you’re already located in Ontario and looking to grow your business, or you’re considering Ontario for the first time, we provide the business development and planning expertise you need to help your business thrive. By investing in Ontario, companies will benefit directly from our high quality of life, highly skilled talent pool, competitive business costs, access to global markets and strong innovation ecosystem.

Invest Ontario is focusing on three strategic sectors where the province has a global competitive advantage—advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and technology—all while moving at the speed of business.

Invest Ottawa is the lead economic development and investment attraction group for the city of Ottawa. We run the Area X.O. smart city living lab www.areaxo.com.

Industrial Research Assistance Program is Canada's leading innovation assistance program for small and medium-sized businesses. We can help build your innovation capacity and take ideas to market through financial assistance, advisory services and connections to the best business and R&D expertise.

I represent the Department of Innovation, Science & Economic Development at Canada's Mission to the European Union in Brussels, advancing Canadian interests with EU institutions in telecommunications & digital connectivity, data & privacy, AI, cybersecurity, industrial policies, economic security, & internet governance.

Connecting businesses in Ontario and throughout the world with the people, products and ideas that make Ontario Canada’s economic powerhouse.

International Trade and Investment Office, located in Munich, works to raise Ontario’s profile and build commercial relations in key global markets. We promote exports from Ontario, attract new companies, offices and facilities to Ontario. Our office is working closely with Canadian federal, provincial and municipal partners.

The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), part of Global Affairs Canada (GAC), helps Canadian businesses grow with confidence by connecting them with our funding and support programs, international opportunities, and our network of trade commissioners in over 160 cities worldwide.

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) helps companies navigate the complexities of international markets. The TCS is a free service helping Canadian companies prepare for international markets, assess market potential, find qualified contacts and resolve business problems.