Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters (I.E. Canada)
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Member driven, not for profit trade association that serves businesses who depend on the movement of goods across Canada’s international borders.
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Canadian Food Exporters Association (CFEA)
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Provides a central information clearinghouse for timely intelligence, global marketplace information, export assistance as well as trade show and trade mission opportunities for Canadian small to mid-sized food, beverage and ingredient companies
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Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
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Works with partners in the innovation ecosystem to better equip innovators and businesses with the IP knowledge they need to grow and succeed domestically and internationally. This includes:
- Online materials such as fact sheets, roadmaps and a series of Guides on Protecting Your IP in select foreign countries and market
- Seminars/Webinars on a variety of IP topics including IP strategy, commercialization, enforcement, and protection
Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA)
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Provide a vital link in Canada’s global supply chains, enhancing export capabilities and assisting in the delivery of competitive solutions to Canada’s importing and exporting communities.
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Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
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From the first industrial boom in Canada, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) has been advocating for and representing member interests. For more than 150 years we have earned an extensive and effective track record of working for and with 2,500 leading manufacturers from coast to coast to help their businesses grow. Our success comes from integrating the association with industry, being run by manufacturers for manufacturers. Led by a national board of directors made up of senior leaders from a diverse group of Canadian manufacturers of all sizes, we have our finger on the pulse of the sector. CME’s members account for an estimated 82 per cent of manufacturing output.
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Canadian Society of Custom Brokers
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Offer online stand-alone courses that are suitable for international trade professionals seeking in-depth knowledge of specific customs, logistics and business topics.
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Center for Global Enterprise at the Schulich School of Business
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Initiatives Initiatives to enable Canadian small and medium scale businesses reach their full potential through engagement with international markets.
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Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO)
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Canada’s largest provincial economic development association whose members are the conduit between business and local government and act as a pivotal contact to increase local economies in the Province of Ontario.
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Forum for International Trade Training
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FITT sets the global standard for international trade training and certification. Created by business for business, FITT programs create and recognize high performers to support company growth in global markets.
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Ontario Chamber of Commerce
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Brings together interested trading partners through networking events and linkages to other jurisdictions.
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Toronto Region Board of Trade
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Market Access Program (MAP)
- An experiential program offering outbound trade missions for Canadian businesses seeking curated international opportunities to access global markets.
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Trade Accelerator Program (TAP):
- TAP helps your business maximize revenue growth and unlocks new market opportunities. No other program offers a comprehensive program like the Trade Accelerator Program. TAP is a one-stop-shop that will get businesses ready to go global in just a few sessions, culminating with a customized strategic export business plan carefully vetted by top industry experts.
Executive Certificates:
- This program offers in-depth and hands-on sessions that delve into crucial topics related to global trade and business expansion. Led by top-notch industry experts, participants will engage in workshops and receive valuable mentorship, empowering them to excel in the international marketplace.
Growth Development Program (GDP):
- GDP is for SME founders, owners, and C-suite executives seeking to elevate their success by unlocking new opportunities and leadership potential. This program will equip you with the tools, skills and strategies to transition to strategic leadership, driving sustained growth for both you and your business.
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