Federal

Federal

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
As a federal Crown corporation, BDC supports Canadian entrepreneurship by providing a variety of financing programs and consulting services.

Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CRA)
The CRA administers tax laws for the Government of Canada and for most provinces and territories; and various social and economic benefit and incentive programs delivered through the tax system.

Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development Fund (CARD)
CARD is the Government of Canada's initiative to foster the increased long-term growth, employment and competitiveness of Canada's agricultural and agri-food industry and agricultural rural areas.

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
The leading federal department responsible for Canada’s international trade and export development, it provides counselling, publications, information and referral services through International Trade Centres throughout Canada.

Export Development Canada
A Crown corporation that operates as a commercial financial institution, it  provides financing, insurance and bonding solutions to Canadian companies that export goods and services or invest in other countries.

FedDev Ontario
The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) welcomes applications under several programs for projects that will stimulate local economies and enhance the growth and competitiveness of Southern Ontario businesses and communities.

Statistics Canada
Stats Canada produces statistics that help Canadians better understand their country - its population, resources, economy, society and culture.

Provincial

Provincial

Export Market Access
An initiative of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, with support from the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada, it is designed to assist small to medium-size organizations to access and expand their growth in foreign markets.
Contact: Ontario Chamber of Commerce.

International Trade and Investment Branch, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation
Assists Ontario suppliers of goods and services in developing their export strategies for international markets.

Invest in Ontario
Information, sources and comparative data to help foreign businesses expand their operations in Ontario.

Government of Ontario
The Government of Ontario’s portal is the starting point to find services and information related to the Province of Ontario.

Non-governmental agencies

Non-governmental agencies

OATI Learning Group
OATI Learning Group provides clients with the best and the latest in consulting advice as it relates to training, development and assessment services.

Ontario Rural Council (TORC)
The Ontario Rural Council (TORC) is a trusted forum which brings together those who share a commitment to building strong rural communities and organizations. The Council provides a unique and important opportunity for multi-sector co-operation within the rural sector.

Retail Merchant’s Association of Canada
The Retail Merchants’ Association of Canada assists its members, independent retailers, to prosper and compete in the industry by offering a broad range of programs and services designed to keep the members strong and profitable.