Government Programs & Trade Resources
Federal & Provincial Funding Programs
Trade & Export Support
Federal & Provincial Trade Missions
The Government of Canada and Ontario Government regularly participate in trade missions across the world. Participating in one of these in-market opportunities can provide insight and other benefits to companies that are considering exporting to new markets. Use the calendar links below to discover in-market opportunities that your company might want to participate in.
Federal & Provincial Tariff Support Resources
The Government of Canada and Ontario Government regularly participate in trade missions across the world. Participating in one of these in-market opportunities can provide insight and other benefits to companies that are considering exporting to new markets. Use the calendar links below to discover in-market opportunities that your company might want to participate in.
Note: As programs continuously change or are updated, we encourage businesses to always confirm accuracy of details and application requirements directly with the responsible organization.
- Trade Commissioner Service (TCS): TCS helps companies navigate the complexities of international markets and make better business decisions and is on the ground in more than 160 cities worldwide and offers information on how to diversify your exports.
- Global Affairs Canada: Federal agency that manages diplomatic relations, promote international trade and provide consular assistance.
- Invest Ontario International Trade and Investment Offices: The Ontario Government operates a network of International Trade and Investment Offices, located in Canadian diplomatic Missions around the world.
- Export Development Canada (EDC): Provides trade finance and risk mitigation services to Canadian companies involved in export trade.
- Business Development Bank of Canada: EDC’s sister financial crown corporation, business bank devoted to entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises.
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED): ISED works with Canadians in all areas of the economy and in all parts of the country to improve conditions for investment.
- NGen Canada: ResilienceHQ provides practical information to help companies adjust to a new and challenging trade environment.
- Canada Border Services Agency Export Program (CBSA): Canada-United States Relations – Federal trade agreements.
- Canadian Manufacturing Exporters (CME): a non-profit industry organization with national board of directors represent manufacturers (2,500 members) of all sizes and subsectors in Canada.
- Farm Credit Canada (FCC): Financial support to exporting agri-food companies.
- Agriculture and Agri Food Canada: Programs and services supporting innovation, sustainable farming, business development, risk management, trade and market development.
DISCLAIMER:
These resources are aggregated from a variety of sources. Links to third-party resources listed on this website are provided as an information service to the local business community. York Region Economic Strategy does not endorse, recommend, or approve the suitability of any third-party resources unless stated otherwise, and users should make their own inquiries and conduct due diligence as necessary. The Regional Municipality of York shall not be liable or responsible for any matter arising from use of these resources.Regional Export Overview
According to Statistics Canada 2023 data, nearly 2,900 business establishments in York Region export goods and services with an annual total export value of $14.5 billion. Most exports are to the U.S. with 81% (or $11.8 billion) of total exports value, remainder of the exports are to non-U.S. countries with 19% ($2.7 billion).
Manufacturing is by far the largest export sector in York Region with 82% (or $11.9 billion) of total export value and 87% share of the overall U.S. destination. Wholesale trade is the next largest export at $1.7 billion (12%) of the total export value.
In 2023, York Region’s total goods imports amounted to $45.4 billion. Of these, over 62% ($28.1 billion) originated from non-U.S. countries, while the remaining 38% ($17.3 billion) came from the U.S.
The largest importing sector in the Region was wholesale trade, which accounted for 76% ($34.3 billion) of the import value. At the enterprise level, over 9,100 establishments in the Region were engaged in import activities.
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