Border Information Services (BIS)
A computerized, 24-hour telephone service that automatically answers all incoming calls and provides general border services information1-800-461-9999.
Canada Business Ontario (formerly the Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre)
Provides information on federal and provincial business-related programs, services and regulations as well as access to specialized market research and multilinual documanets. Toll free business line: 1-888-576-4444.
Canada Business Sources for Entrepreneurs
A network of federal departments and agencies working with the provinces, territories and other partners to help Canadian businesses prepare for the global marketplace.
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Help you to understand the reporting requirements which must be fulfilled in order to meet your obligations under the Customs Act.
CanadExport
The official e-magazine of the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service.
Canadian Automated Export Declaration (CAED)
Gives registered exporters and agents the opportunity to report goods electronically to the Federal Government of Canada.
Community Futures Development Corporations in Ontario
Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) support community economic development by assisting Ontario’s rural and northern communities to strengthen and diversify their economies. With 37 corporations in rural southern Ontario and 24 in Northern Ontario, CFDCs are well positioned to offer local solutions to local needs.
Export Regulations & Contacts
This list provides a general overview as to which items have controls placed on them and which department exporters should contact in order to meet the necessary requirements when goods are leaving the country.
Export Source (Team Canada Inc.’s export information site)
Team Canada Inc is a network of federal departments and agencies working with the provinces, territories and other partners to help Canadian businesses prepare for the global marketplace.
Exporters Forms and Publications
FedNor/Industry Canada
A federal regional development organization in Ontario that works with a variety of partners, as both a facilitator and catalyst, to help create an environment in which communities can thrive, businesses can grow and people can prosper.
FedNor Community Economic Development Officers
A contact list for FedNor's Community Economic Development Officers in Northwest and Northeast Ontario.
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (FAITC)
The Department is actively supporting a greater economic competitiveness for Canada through enhanced commercial engagement, secure market access and targeted support for Canadian business.
Importer/Exporter Account Number
Canada Border Services Agency.
Industry Canada
The department works with Canadians throughout the economy and in all parts of the country to improve conditions for investment, improve Canada's innovation performance, increase Canada's share of global trade and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace.
InfoExport (FAITC)
Provides information on all federal government programs and services related to exporting.
OntarioExports.com
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, International Trade Branch.
Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
The only regional ministry within the government and plays a central role in northern affairs.
- BR+E certified consultants: http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nordev/bre_e.asp
- MNDM lInks to many useful resources in Northern Ontario - http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/nordev/northern_links_e.asp
- John.guerard@ontario.ca Northwest Area Team Manager
- Deborah.Clark-Forster@ontario.ca Sector specialist
Northern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce
Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce (NOACC) represents every active Chamber of Commerce from Marathon to the Manitoba border.
Rural Economic Development Data & Intelligence (REDDI) - Links to Economic Development Orgnizations
Economic development colleagues from Ontario and other jurisdictions are doing exceptional work in developing resources, tools and programs, which support economic development. A wealth of information can be found on a wide range of websites. This list represents select sites with valuable general, economic and business development information and resources. Additional website references can also be found in other topical specific sections throughout the REDDI website.
Statistics Canada
Produces statistics that help Canadians better understand their country – population, resources, economy, society, and culture.
Trade and Investment Services Alliance Network
Trade and Investment Services Alliance (TISA) is a innovative new association seeking to advance Canada's business agenda - from manufacturing excellence to globalisation of Canada's professional services and creative innovation sectors of the economy. TISA has cross-sector representation from trade, financial, legal, management, project management, engineering, supply and global value chains and more.
Virtual Trade Commissioner
The Virtual Trade Commissioner (VTC) is a gateway to a world of information online. With VTC you can a ccess country information and business opportunities that match your international business interests, a ccess current market reports, sector-specific news and trade events and r eceive assistance and request services from Trade Commissioners located in Canada and in your market.
