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ABERDEENGROUP
AberdeenGroup is the leading provider of fact-based research focused on the global technology-driven value chain. Founded in 1988, Aberdeen has established the market leading position as the “voice that matters” when it comes to understanding the measurable results being delivered by technology in business.
AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) provides information, research and technology, and policies and programs to achieve security of the food system, health of the environment and innovation for growth.
This site contains information about international agricultural trade policy, including Canada's participation in on-going agricultural trade negotiations, and domestic consultations that are currently underway.
The Agri-Food Trade Service (ATS) provides centralized access to market information, trade counselling and export support activities, which will take the exporter from initial enquiry to foreign market.
BANK OF CANADA
The Bank of Canada is the nation's central bank. They are not a commercial bank and do not offer banking services to the public. Rather, they have responsibilities for Canada's monetary policy, bank notes, financial system, funds management. The principal role, as defined in the Bank of Canada Act, is "to promote the economic and financial welfare of Canada."
Includes currency converter.
CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY
Programs, services and information for businesses or persons with commercial interests.
CANADA BUSINESS
Canada Business is a government information service for businesses and start-up entrepreneurs in Canada.
Canada Business reduces the complexity and burden of dealing with various levels of government by serving as a single point of access for federal and provincial/territorial government services, programs and regulatory requirements for business.
CANADIAN CENTRE FOR POLICY ALTERNATIVES (CCPA)
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is an independent, non-partisan research institute concerned with issues of social and economic justice. Founded in 1980, the CCPA is one of Canada’s leading progressive voices in public policy debates.
By combining solid research with extensive outreach, we work to enrich democratic dialogue and ensure Canadians know there are workable solutions to the issues we face. The CCPA offers analysis and policy ideas to the media, general public, social justice and labour organizations, academia and government.
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY
CFIA’s plans and priorities link directly to the Government of Canada’s priorities for bolstering economic prosperity, strengthening security at the border and of the safety of the food supply, protecting the environment and contributing to the health of Canadians.
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
The Tribunal is an administrative tribunal operating within Canada's trade remedies system. It is an independent quasi-judicial body that carries out its statutory responsibilities in an autonomous and impartial manner and reports to Parliament through the Minister of Finance.
CANADIAN SUPPLY CHAIN SECTOR COUNCIL (CSCSC)
Mission Statement:
"The Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council brings together partners in the sector to develop solutions to the human resource challenges faced by stakeholders. Recognizing the vital role of the supply chain to Canada's economy, the Council is committed to enhancing the sector's ability to attract and retain workers at all levels and across the full range of functions, and to advancing the skills of those workers."
CANADA REVENUE AGENCY
EXPORT DISTRIBUTION CENTRE PROGRAM
The Export Distribution Centre Program (EDCP) permits eligible export-oriented businesses that do not manufacture or produce goods and that add limited value to goods in the course of their processing or distribution activities to use an EDCP certificate to acquire or import, without having to pay the GST/HST, most inventory, property to be added to other goods in the course of processing, and customers' goods on which processing services are provided.
CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
The Canadian Transportation Agency is an independent federal agency responsible for dispute resolution and economic regulation in the Canadian transportation industry. Whether you are involved in the rail, air, marine or accessible transportation sectors, as an industry stakeholder or as a user of the national transportation system, this site will help guide you to the information you need.
CENTRE FOR TRADE POLICY AND LAW (CTPL)
The Centre for Trade Policy and Law (CTPL) is an international leader in trade policy and trade law expertise. CTPL is a non-governmental, non-profit think tank specializing in trade capacity building and institutional support services for public- and private-sector clients and international organizations. Based in Ottawa, CTPL offers a unique blend of academic, governmental, and private sector experience through its delivery of practical training, research and advisory services.
THE CONFERENCE BOARD OF CANADA
The Conference Board builds leadership capacity for a better Canada by creating and sharing insights on economic trends, public policy and organizational performance.
THE COUCHICHING INSTITUTE ON PUBLIC AFFAIRS
For more than 75 years, the Couchiching Institute on Public Affairs – Canada’s oldest and most influential non-partisan forum for public affairs – has met at the shores of Lake Couchiching for intensive discussions of the central policy challenges of the day. People from all walks of life take advantage of this intellectually stimulating opportunity to exchange ideas with experts and other members of the community – with no passing of resolutions or lobbying for change.
C.D. HOWE INSTITUTE
The C.D. Howe Institute is a national, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that aims to improve Canadians' standard of living by fostering sound economic and social policy.
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE CANADA
Finance Canada plans and prepares the federal government’s budget, we analyze and design tax policies, and we develop rules and regulations for Canada’s banks and other financial institutions.
STATISTICS CANADA
The transportation industry is extremely important to a geographically large, sparsely populated country like Canada, whose economy is highly trade dependent. An extensive network gets goods and people to their destinations.
Information is available on: the financial health and performance of each industry; commodity origin and destination information by mode of transport; and data on the movement of people by air, rail, bus, and urban transit.
As Canada is a trading nation, international trade information is invaluable to monitor and understand our economic activities. Canadians bring numerous goods and services into the country and export to foreign destinations.
Information is available to help clients identify markets, monitor price trends, and manage monetary, tariff and foreign exchange policies.
The economic accounts provide up-to-date portraits of national, provincial, and territorial economies and their structures, based on an integrated, internationally recognized set of economic accounting concepts.
The Canadian manufacturing sector covers 21 industry groups that produce goods for both industrial and consumer use. The manufacturing sector’s activity is monitored monthly and annually, as it accounts for a large part of Canada’s Gross Domestic Product. Information includes financial and commodity-based data.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE CANADA (DFAIT)
TRADE NEGOTIATIONS AND AGREEMENTS (TNA)
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA: TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITIES
Transport Canada is responsible for transportation policies and programs. It ensures that air, marine, road and rail transportation are safe, secure, efficient and environmentally responsible.
Transport Canada reports to Parliament and Canadians through the minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities. It works with its portfolio partners, other government departments and jurisdictions, and industry to ensure that all parts of Canada's transportation system work well.
Includes links to Building Canada and Canada's Gateways.
INDUSTRY CANADA
The Department's mission is to foster a growing, competitive, knowledge-based Canadian economy.
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.
Program areas include developing industry and technology capability, fostering scientific research, setting telecommunications policy, promoting investment and trade, promoting tourism and small business development, and setting rules and services that support the effective operation of the marketplace.
LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Logistics is the process of planning, implementing and controlling the flow and storage of goods and services and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Supply chain management provides supervision and direction for the various parts of the distribution system including production scheduling and inventory control, transportation, warehousing, wholesaling, retailing and brokerage.
This section contains information on companies, statistics, financing, innovation, research, science and technology, intellectual property, radio, spectrum and telecommunications, regional and rural development, regulations and standards, sustainability and environment, as well as trade and investment.
INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH ON PUBLIC POLICY (IRPP)
Founded in 1972, the Institute for Research on Public Policy is an independent, national, nonprofit organization.
IRPP seeks to improve public policy in Canada by generating research, providing insight and sparking debate that will contribute to the public policy decision-making process and strengthen the quality of the public policy decisions made by Canadian governments, citizens, institutions and organizations.
INSTITUTE ON GOVERANCE
The Institute On Governance (IOG) is a Canadian non-profit think tank founded in 1990. We provide an independent source of knowledge and advice on governance issues, and seek to help organizations and societies realize their objectives through sound governance. Both in Canada and internationally, we explore, share and promote good governance principles, standards and practices.
CANADIAN PORTS
PUBLIC POLICY FORUM
The Public Policy Forum is an independent, not-for-profit organization that aims to improve the quality of government in Canada through enhanced dialogue among the public, private and voluntary sectors. At the PPF we believe that good government, robust public policy and strong democratic institutions depend on the contributions of all sectors of society.
We are neutral, non-partisan, non-governmental and independent. We are able to create a ‘safe space’ that facilitates open and frank dialogue and discussion among leaders from all sectors.
THE ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (CANADA)
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is a not-for-profit corporation responsible for the safe and efficient movement of marine traffic through the Canadian Seaway facilities, which consists of 13 of the 15 locks between Montreal and Lake Erie. The Corporation plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the waterway remains a safe and well-managed system, which it shares with its American counterpart, the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.
THE SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (USA)
The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation is a wholly owned government corporation created by statute May 13, 1954, to construct, operate and maintain that part of the St. Lawrence Seaway between the Port of Montreal and Lake Erie, within the territorial limits of the United States. Trade development functions aim to enhance Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway System utilization without respect to territorial or geographic limits.
ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION (APEC)
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, is the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region .
APEC is the only inter governmental grouping in the world operating on the basis of non-binding commitments, open dialogue and equal respect for the views of all participants. Unlike the WTO or other multilateral trade bodies, APEC has no treaty obligations required of its participants. Decisions made within APEC are reached by consensus and commitments are undertaken on a voluntary basis.
CANADA CHINA BUSINESS COUNCIL (CCBC)
A private, not-for-profit business association, CCBC is dedicated to building its members’ business success in China and Canada by offering unmatched business service and support. From direct operational support in China to trade and investment advocacy on its members’ behalf, CCBC is a vital resource in enhancing Canada-China bilateral trade and investment and in building prosperity for Canadians through enhanced Sino-Canadian business.
EUROPEAN COMMISSION: Taxation and Customs Union
The EU and Canada envisage strengthening their cooperation on supply chain security and AEO.
INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (ICC)
ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) is the voice of world business championing the global economy as a force for economic growth, job creation and prosperity.
NATIONAL LAW CENTER for INTER-AMERICAN FREE TRADE (USA)
The National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research and educational institution affiliated with the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. The Center is dedicated to developing the legal infrastructure to build trade capacity and promote economic development in the Americas.
U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
CBP is one of the Department of Homeland Security’s largest and most complex components, with a priority mission of keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the U.S. It also has a responsibility for securing and facilitating trade and travel while enforcing hundreds of U.S. regulations, including immigration and drug laws.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Department of Transportation was established by an act of Congress on October 15, 1966. The Department’s first official day of operation was April 1, 1967.
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO)
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements, negotiated and signed by the bulk of the world’s trading nations and ratified in their parliaments. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business.