Canada: Resources
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This document details sales and distribution arrangements in Canada and the laws that govern them. Specifically discussed are the regulations and liabilities for these relationships, the Competition Act, intellectual property rights, and taxes. Prepared by: Nelligan O’Brien Payne LLC.
Canada: Sales and Distribution in Québec - a Lexwork International exclusiveThis document outlines how The Civil Code of Québec (CCQ) provides the basic provisions for the relationships between sales contracts and distribution. The competition legislation for Québec is also described in depth. Some of the specific legislation discussed is the Competition Act and the Consumer Protection Act. Prepared by: De Grandpré Chait LLP
Canada: Sales Representative and Distribution Contracts in the Providence of Ontario - a Lexwork International exclusiveThis document outlines the terms for preparing contracts in Ontario. It also describes in depth many of the specific laws that are used in sales representative and distributor contracts. Prepared by: Shibley Righton LLP.
| Main Government Page |
canada.gc.ca |
| Statistics Office |
statcan.gc.ca |
| Central Banks |
bankofcanada.ca |
| Stock Exchanges |
me.org tse.com |
| Commerce Ministry |
ic.gc.ca |
| Export Promotion Agency |
edc.ca |
| Investment Promotion Agency |
investincanada.gc.ca |
Company Directories
Canada: Canadian Company Capabilities
Provided by Industry Canada, Canadian Company Capabilities is a searchable database of 60,000 Canadian businesses. Industry-specific directories are available on the site for those interested in connecting to buyers, distributors, or partners within an industry. Site is available in English and French with a free registration.
Canada: Canadian Trade Index (CTI)
The Canadian Trade Index (CTI) was created to promote the interest of Canadian industry, commerce and foreign trade. The user is able to search by product, company, or trademark name in various locations around Canada and the U.S.
News Sites
Canada: Canada NewsWire
The site contains a real-time news release database searchable by industry, company name, category, subject, or just keywords. Or you can simply read the daily news releases. There is also a collection of quarterly results and annual report summaries. (Available in English and French.)
Canada: Canadian Business Online
Canadian Business Online is dedicated to providing business news and information for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors. The site provides analysis and perspective, market and data information, as well as the option to subscribe to e-newsletters.
Canada: Financial Post
This financial news site includes daily business headlines and stories. Articles feature news on Canada as well as global affairs. Printer-friendly format is available.
Canada: The Globe and Mail Report on Business
The business section of this publication provides up to date news coverage on local and international business news including Canadian and U.S. market trends.
Other Resources
Canada: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
This website, run by the Canadian government, provides access to international trade and market information for Canadian agri-food exporters and foreign importers. Available in English and French.
Canada: Canada Business
Provided by the Canadian government, this website is a comprehensive and in-depth guide to exporting internationally, whether for new companies or companies that have already expanded abroad. Aside from the tutorial itself, there is also a blog section with information on a variety of business topics. (Available in French and English.)
Canada: Canada International
This site provides a special section dedicated to helping foreign businesses do business in Canada. Other general information on Canada is also available including foreign policy, tourism, business services, travel services, and immigration details. (Available in English and French.)
Canada: Canadian Council on International Law (CCIL)
The Canadian Council on International Law (CCIL) was founded in 1972 and promotes the study and analysis of international legal issues by university scholars, government lawyers, practitioners and students. While some materials are accessible only to members, many valuable resources are open to all users. Available in English and French.
Canada: Canadian International Trade Tribunal
This is the official website of Canadian International Trade Tribunal, an independent quasi-judicial body that carries out its statutory responsibilities within Canada's trade remedies system. The website provides detailed information regarding the services of the organization, as well as its publication on related topics. (Available in both English and French.)
Canada: Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
This is the official website of International Trade Department of Canada. It provides information about the department, its services to Canadian and Non-Canadian business, trade and economic policies of Canada, Canada's relationship with some emerging markets in the world, and the department's representatives worldwide. The website can be viewed in both English and French.
Canada: Doing Business in Québec
The site provides a large amount of information about conducting business in Québec. In addition, the site contains the latest news, information about the international policy and Québec’s relations with other countries.
Canada: How to Do Business in Canada
This publication of Enterprise Ireland, How to Do Business In Canada provides information on investment , company structures, imports and exports, taxation, marketing and business development, trade systems, and much more in Canada. Opens in PDF format.
Canada: I.E. Canada
I.E Canada is the national association for importers and exporters and provides information on events in Canada on issues like customs duty. Also, it offers industry news as well as a handbook geared toward those setting up an import business. Various publications are also available on the website, some of which require purchase. While much of the site is freely available, membership is necessary to access parts of the website.
Canada: Natural Resources Canada
Natural Resources Canada offers a range of information relating to the country of Canada. Various publications and environmental resources are available as well as natural resource information. News releases and information on acts and regulations in Canada are also provided. (Available in English and French.)
Canada: Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP)
The Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) is a non-profit corporation providing information on market intelligence, trade development, and international projects. The site is helpful for those looking to attend trade events and learn about current developments in business and economics. The site also features publications such as a newsletter and annual report. Membership is optional and much of the information can be accessed without registration.
Canada: The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service is an international trade web site of the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT), and is designed to help Canadian companies in the international marketplace. Export assistance information as well as extensive market reports on all countries, including brief business overview and detailed industry sector analysis, is presented. Some of this information is available through password to Canadians only, while other sections are directly accessible. The site also offers services to a large amount of non-Canadian companies. (Available in French and English.)