Canada International

Whether you are travelling or immigrating to Canada, preparing to do business in Canada, or want to know more about Canada and its role in the world, Canada International is your one-stop source of information.

CanadExport

CanadExport is a Canadian government publication written by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service – a core operation of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. Based in Ottawa and published online bi-weekly, CanadExport is a source of trade news and events, advice and opportunities for Canadian businesses interested in doing business internationally.

Canadian Offices Abroad

Find the Website of the Canadian office nearest you for information and services offered in over 30 languages. Canada's offices abroad include Embassies, Consulates, High Commissions and trade offices. Countries marked by an asterisk have no local representation and are covered by an office in a neighbouring country. It is important to note that Canada possesses a number of permanent missions to international organizations, which can be found in the offices' list.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada

The Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for issues dealing with immigration and citizenship. The department was established in 1994 following a reorganization within the federal government.

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT), more commonly known as Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, is a department in the Government of Canada which has responsibility for foreign policy and diplomacy, as well as import/export and international trade policies.

Export Development Canada

Export Development Canada (EDC) is Canada's export credit agency, and a Crown corporation that provides financing and risk management services to Canadian exporters and investors in up to 200 markets worldwide. EDC and the Canadian Commercial Corporation are the two Crown corporations responsible for facilitating international trade.

Foreign relations of Canada

The foreign relations of Canada are Canada's relations with other governments and peoples. Canada's most important relationship is undoubtedly with the United States, but Canadian governments of all political parties have taken interest in other areas as well, mostly through multilateral organizations such as the United Nations, the Commonwealth, La Francophonie, and NATO.

Government of Canada

Canada is a constitutional monarchy. The powers and structure of the federal government are set out in the Constitution of Canada, which includes the written part, the decisions of courts, and unwritten conventions developed over time.

Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada

The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is an independent administrative tribunal. The IRB is responsible for applying the Canadian federal Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and for making decisions on immigration and refugee matters. The IRB decides, among other responsibilities, who needs refugee protection among the thousands of claimants who come to Canada annually. The IRB reports to the Canadian government through the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration.

Industry Canada

Industry Canada is the department of the Government of Canada with responsibility for regional economic development, investment, and innovation/research and development. Industry Canada is involved in the Modern Comptrollership Initiative, which seeks to modernize the management practices of the Government of Canada.

InfoExport - Doing Business Abroad

From Canada to the rest of the world, we offer services to help Canadians in the international marketplace. Site of the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service to help companies do business abroad: market studies, contacts abroad, services of our offices abroad.

Invest in Canada

Invest in Canada Whether you are considering business expansion or new North American investment opportunities, Canada should be top of mind as your investment destination of choice.

The federal government has created Invest in Canada to promote, attract and retain foreign direct investment in Canada. As a bureau of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, we assist multinational companies planning to invest in Canadian businesses or expand their operations in our country.

List of diplomatic missions in Ottawa

This is a list of the 126 embassies and high commissions in Ottawa, Canada.

List of diplomatic missions of Canada

This is a list of diplomatic missions of Canada. Canada has an extensive diplomatic network, maintained by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. As a Commonwealth nation, Canada's diplomatic missions in the capitals of other commonwealth nations are referred to as High Commissions (as opposed to embassies). Canada has diplomatic and consular offices (including honorary consuls - not included in this list) in over 270 locations in approximately 180 foreign countries.

Passport Canada

Passport Canada is an independent operating agency of the Government of Canada and Foreign Affairs Canada. It operates under the auspices of the Canadian Passport Order, which defines the agency. Prior to March 2005, it was known as the Passport Office. The office is responsible for issuing, revoking, withholding, and recovering Canadian passports. Due to the agency's status as a Special Operating Agency, Passport Canada is financed through the fees collected for issuing passports and other travel documents. They do not receive funding from the federal government.

Service Canada

Service Canada is part of a Government of Canada-wide service transformation initiative aimed at responding to Canadians' expressed desire for better, more responsive, less cluttered service from Canadian governments. The initiative seeks to do this by improving the design and delivery of government programs and services to Canadians.

Statistics Canada

Statistics Canada is the Canadian federal government department commissioned with producing statistics to help better understand Canada, its population, resources, economy, society, and culture. The bureau is commonly called StatCan or StatsCan although StatCan is the official abbrevation.

Trade Offices Around the World

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service has over 150 offices around the world. We can assist with expert advice and guidance to help you achieve your international business goals.

Voyage.gc.ca - Essential Information For Canadians Abroad

The Consular Affairs Bureau provides information and assistance services to Canadians living and travelling abroad. These services are clearly established in international law and, more specifically, under the terms of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, to which Canada and many other nations are signatories.