International Trade Shows 2019 for Canadian Business Export Expansion

Export Trade Shows for Canadian Businesses in 2020

Does your business plan to exhibit at international trade shows this year? Trade shows provide an opportunity to grow your business in new markets and drive higher global revenues. They diversify your client base and can serve as a launching point for sustained international success. Yet, for many businesses, researching international trade shows can be…

CanExport Funding Update

CanExport Funding Increases to 75%/$75,000 and Supports AgriBusiness

On August 22, 2019, the CanExport funding program undertook two significant updates that impacted how the program operated and the value it provided to Canadian exporters. The first and most notable update was to the programā€™s contribution amount, while the second focused on company eligibility. Previously, agriculture and agri-food companies were unable to apply; these…

[WEBINAR] May 16: Diversifying into New Sectors and Markets

[WEBINAR] May 16: Diversifying into New Sectors and Markets

Canadian businesses are fortunate when it comes to exporting and trade diversification, since the federal and provincial governments support a wide range of strategic projects focused on building export capacity and reaching/expanding international markets. Over the next five years, the Government of Canada has committed $1.1 billion to help Canadian companies access new international markets….

CAP Agriculture Funding for Canadian Pork Industry

CAP Agriculture Funding: $6.1 for Canadian Pork Industry

The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) has been a voice for Canadian hog producers for over 50 years, representing 7,000 farms. The council acts as a leader in achieving and maintaining a successful Canadian pork sector, being involved in many initiatives such as animal health, market development, and on-farm assurance programs. To help enhance and innovate…

Request for Proposal: How to Sell to the Government

Request for Proposal (RFP): How to Sell to the Government

The Request for Proposal (RFP) (also known as Request for Quotation) process is a very common way for the Canadian government to procure products and services from private suppliers. The federal government has recently increased procurement opportunities for Canadian businesses, and several funding programs have shifted towards gated applications and the procurement process to ensure…

Market Entry Strategies for New Export Markets

Market Entry Strategies: A Four-Step Process for New Export Markets

In a previous article we explored the risks and rewards of getting into export markets. Now that youā€™ve decided that the rewards outweigh the risks and that thereā€™s a positive return-on-investment (ROI) in your export market plan, you need to start planning export market entry strategies. In this article weā€™ll review some of the steps…

Canadian Agricultural Partnership's AgriMarketing Program Cigi

AgriMarketing: $6.2M for Canadian International Grains Institute

UPDATE: The AgriMarketing program is now closed and not processing new applications. All applicants, even agricultural producers and processors are encouraged to use the CanExportĀ program for all new applications.Ā  The Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) is a not-for-profit organization that provides pre-market and in-market technical support to those involved in the Canadian grain industry. For…

Funding to Support Export Expansion Webinar March 7, 2019

[WEBINAR] March 7: Funding to Support Export Expansion

Canadian businesses are fortunate when it comes to exporting, since the federal and provincial governments support a wide range of strategic projects focused on building export capacity and accessing expanding international markets. Will your business start exporting or expand export markets in 2019? During the Funding to Support Export Expansion Webinar, attendees will learn about…

CanExport Awards Clearcable in International Expansion Grants

CanExport Funding: $45k for Clearcable to Expand Business Internationally

Clearcable Networks, based in Hamilton, Ontario, is a specialized telecommunications technical consulting firm. They focus on the needs of service providers by maintaining existing infrastructure, developing new business revenue streams, and driving new advancements in the global telecommunications sector. Clearcable has already expanded their business into the United States, and has recently received government funding…

Export Development Canada International Expansion Webinars

Trade-Related Webinars to Support International Expansion

Canada has a strong reputation as a valued trading partner and 2019 is posed to be a notable year for Canadian exporters. More businesses will seize the chance to grow and expand into new markets and drive higher global revenues. While there are significant opportunities available to businesses going global, such as vast marketplaces and…