Canada: Resources

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, service, or company 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.

Regulatory Agency Sites

Canada: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) provides information, research and technology, and policies and programs to achieve an environmentally sustainable agriculture industry. The AAFC also includes other organizations involved in the regulation of the Canadian Agricultural Industry in its umbrella, including the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency.

Canada: Canadian Food Inspection Agency

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is charged with the oversight and regulation of the Canadian Food and Beverage Industry. The site contains news, recalls, and regulatory information as well as a listing of frequently requested links.

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: Canadian Radio-Television & Telecommunications Commission

The Canadian Radio-Television & Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulates both broadcasting and communications in Canada. The CRTC issues broadcasting licenses, makes decisions on mergers, approves tariffs, encourages competition in the communications sector, provides information about broadcasting & communications, and resolves disputes from consumers.

Canada: Canadian Securities Administrators

The Canadian Securities Administrators is an umbrella organization composed of all of Canada's provincial financial regulators that exists to try to create equal and consistent regulation and financial markets across Canada. This site contains a lot of resources including investor tools and information on regulatory enforcement.

Canada: Canadian Space Agency

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is committed to leading the development and application of space knowledge for the benefit of Canadians. The CSA promotes the peaceful use and development of space to advance the knowledge of space through science. They also ensure that space science and technology provide social and economic benefits for Canadians.

Canada: Department of Finance

The Department of Finance is responsible for the use and regulation of Canada's public funds as well as regulating international trade with Canada. This site contains information on the Department's recent activities, budgets, and publications.

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: Department of National Defence

Canada's Department of National Defence (DND) provides advice and support to the Minister of National Defence and implements the decisions of the Government on the defence of Canada and of Canadian interests at home and abroad.

Canada: Health Canada

Health Canada is responsible for the oversight and regulation of the Canadian Healthcare Industry. This site contains information on legislation, activities, and publications.

Canada: Industry Canada

Industry Canada works on a broad range of matters related to industry & technology, trade & commerce, science, consumer affairs, corporations, bankruptcy, investment, small business, and more. The role of Industry Canada is to enhance Canadian industries by making them more productive and competitive in the global market. Industry Canada promotes technological innovation and investment while also equipping Canadians with skills and training to perform in the global economy.

Canada: Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) creates the rules that all regulatory agencies in the Financial Services Industry in Canada must adhere to. This site contains these rules as well as notices, news, and the IIROC AdvisorReport.

Canada: Mutual Fund Dealers Association

The Mutual Fund Dealers Association (MFDA) is a self-regulatory agency for the distributors of mutual funds within Canada. This site contains information on regulation and enforcement as well as an area where one can check the background of a mutual fund adviser or distributor.

Canada: Public Health Agency of Canada

The Public Health Agency of Canada is responsible for medical research and development and then communicating with the Canadian government to enforce policies and regulations within the public sector of the Canadian Healthcare Industry. This site contains resources on diseases, education, and statistics.

Canada: Public Safety Canada

Public Safety Canada (PS) keeps Canadians safe from a range of risks such as natural disasters, crime, and terrorism. This is done by coordinating and supporting the efforts of all federal organizations that ensure national security and safety of Canada.

Canada: Transport Canada

Transport Canada is in charge of the rulemaking, oversight, and outreach for the transportation industry in Canada. The goal of this agency is to ensure both safety of the transportation system and proper investment in Canada's infrastructure.

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: 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.)

Industry Resources

Canada: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) provides information, research and technology, and policies and programs to achieve an environmentally sustainable agriculture industry. The AAFC also includes other organizations involved in the regulation of the Canadian Agricultural Industry in its umbrella, including the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency.