Investment and Trade

This page offers links to a variety of services and information related to investment and trade.

• Doing Business in the NAFTA region
  Links assembled by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
• Cross-border Movement of Business Persons
  Information on criteria and procedures for crossing borders under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
• Canada Business: Sources of Financing
  Find out how Industry Canada can help you locate traditional or alternative sources of financing for your small business.
• Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership
  The Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC) is a government agency created in 1999 to partner with Ontario tourism operators to showcase Ontario as a four-season must-see travel destination at home and internationally. The OTMPC website boasts a wealth of helpful information for those who are interested in learning more about the OTMPC or are interested in partnership opportunities.
• International Marketing Centres
  The Government of Ontario has established a network of International Marketing Centres (IMCs) in key markets worldwide to increase awareness of the many business opportunities Ontario has to offer.
• Ontario Investment and Trade Centre
  Whether it’s sourcing land and workforce availabilities, supplier capabilities or opportunities for technology transfer from our world-leading research labs, our investment and trade teams can provide the information and introductions you need.
• Ontario Market Investment Fund
  The Government of Ontario is committed to working with farmers, industry and local food networks to help Ontario families get local Ontario food onto their kitchen tables.
• Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy (AMIS)
  The advanced manufacturing sector is integral to Ontario’s economy. To encourage companies to invest in leading-edge technologies and processes, the government created the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy.
• Investing in Ontario Act, 2008
  The provincial government has provided Ontario municipalities with additional funding to support infrastructure investments through the Investing in Ontario Act, 2008.
• Ontario Securities Commission
  The Ontario Securities Commission administers and enforces securities legislation in the Province of Ontario, fostering confidence in fair and efficient capital markets by providing protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices.
• Ontario Community Profiles
  Find the right community for your business expansion by reviewing their location, population size, education levels, key employers and other data points.
• Ontario Agriculture and Food Statistics
  The source for statistics on dairy, livestock, field crops, horticulture and other agriculture related topics, including international agri-food trade by commodity and region.
• Why Ontario
  With the rise of the global business model, Ontario has emerged as an efficient North American hub for international business. Learn more about Ontario's strengths to produce world-class products for global markets.
• Free and Secure Trade (FAST) Program
  FAST is a joint initiative between the Canada Border Services Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection that enhances border and trade chain security while making cross-border commercial shipments simpler and subject to fewer delays.
• Investment Programs and Services
  Let us help you quickly find the information you need. Our experienced professionals can give you insider access to data, forecasts and - most importantly - the "people" networks that can help get opportunities fast-tracked and decisions made.
• Community Export Development Program
  Community Export Development programs assist economic development organizations in Ontario to encourage local companies to expand internationally. Exporter Workshops, First Steps in Exporting seminars and conferences introduce exporters to government and other resources, and provide practical insights into the business of exporting.
• Canadian Industry Sectors
  Canada excels in multiple sectors, as diverse as our vast country, with regional clusters of industrial excellence and indispensable connections to global value chains.
• Invest in Ontario
  Ontario's Investment and Trade Division is a powerful resource that can help companies grow – both locally and internationally. That means we connect businesses in Ontario and throughout the world with the people, products and ideas that make Ontario "Canada's Economic Powerhouse". And it starts here. Learn more about our services and how we can help your business.
• Places to Grow
  Places to Grow is the Ontario government's program to manage growth and development in Ontario in a way that supports economic prosperity, protects the environment and helps communities achieve a high quality of life. Through Places to Grow, we develop regional growth plans to identify how to guide government investments.
• Rural Economic Development Data and Intelligence (REDDI)
  Learn about strategic investments the government is making to help develop all areas of the province.
• Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)
  Exporting Ruminants and their Products to the US.