Free Information on Importing and Exporting Goods from Canada!!!
Do you import and/or export goods?
Are you considering importing and/or exporting goods?
Do you need to give your business every advantage by educating your self with the latest information on government programs and business procedures?
Come to the Free Information Fair on
Tuesday October 6, 2009 10:00am to 8:00pm
Scarborough Civic Centre –
150 Borough Drive, Scarborough, ON M1P 4N7
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is hosting an Import /Export Fair and with the joining effort from the other government departments and organizations.
We are giving information fair for people who are importing and /or exporting goods or are considering it. We will present information sessions on a variety of topics aimed at new and established importers and exporters. Our focus is on facilitating and economic growth through new and emerging government programs and initiatives. Numerous organizations, including federal, provincial, municipal and international agencies will be there. This is your opportunity to learn about government requirements for importing and exporting goods from Canada.
Information booths will be set up by:
Canada Border Services Agency; Canada Food Inspection Agency; Canada Revenue Agency; Health Canada; Environment Canada – Wildlife Enforcement; Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre; Industry Canada; Enterprise Toronto City of Toronto, Economic Development Div.; Export Development Canada; Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada; Ontario’s Export Development Agency; Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation; Public Works and Government Services Canada; Transport Canada (Registrar of Imported Vehicles); Workplace Safety & Insurance Board, Toronto Police Community Mobilization Unit; Business Development Bank of Canada; U.S. Department of Homeland Security
There is FREE information and consultation available on:
· Trade data,
· Global/Export Research,
· Copyrights and copyright protection,
· U.S. and Canada customs procedures and requirements.
· Financing
· Risk management for goods imported through the 4 modes of transportation
· Marketing research
· Doing business with the government of Canada
The following is an overview of some of the main workshops that will be presenting by different departments and organizations.
Canada Border Services Agency
Importing Seminar-Information for Customs import procedure, various programs and documentation requirements and introduce the other related government departments
E-manifesting – This is the third phase of the Advance Commercial Information (ACI) program, which is required for marine and air carriers to provide the CBSA with electronic information in advance of the arrival of commercial cargo at Canada’s sea and air ports of entry. What does it mean for your company and how can you make it work for you.
www.cbsa.gc.ca
Health Canada
Importing Commercial Natural Health Products and Requirements.
The Health Products and Food Branch mandate is to take an integrated approach to managing the health-related risks and benefits of health products and food by:
- minimizing health risk factors to Canadians while maximizing the safety provided by the regulatory system for health products and food; and,
- promoting conditions that enable Canadians to make healthy choices and providing information so that they can make informed decisions about their health.
www.hc-sc.gc.ca
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
Various Federal & Provincial Government Programs and Services assist companies committed to growth to gain market intelligence, export assistance, support for new technology and access to government grant/ service programs.
www.sbe.gov.on.ca
The Canada Revenue Agency will be doing a seminar on,
The Corporate Tax System & Introducing the New Harmonized Tax System
- How the taxes work;
-understand the differences and similarities between PST and GST/HST;
-clarify your responsibilities for collecting and remitting the taxes; and
-explain tax credits and overpayments
www.cra.gc.ca
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Helping Businesses Sell to the government of Canada Seminar
The federal government is a huge market for businesses large and small. As a supplier wanting to sell to the government, you need basic information on how the purchasing is done, who the contacts are and, most importantly, how you can find opportunities.
www.pwgsc.gc.ca
Service Canada
Employment Insurance- Benefit types, rate, duration and employee eligibility. The appeal process for employers, Record of Employment (ROE) completion
As well they will give you an, Explanation of the Workforce Reduction, EI premium reduction, work sharing, and electronic records of employment.
Work-sharing 2009 - Is an adjustment program designed to help employers and workers avoid temporary layoffs when there is a reduction in the normal level of business activity that is beyond the control of the employer. The measure provides income support to workers eligible for Employment Insurance benefits who work a temporarily reduced work-week.
www.servicecanada.gc.ca
The Import and Export Association
US Market Research
The seminar will focus on an introduction to U.S. Market Research techniques and resources. You will learn cost-effective strategies that will allow you to gather necessary information needed to make sound business decisions. Sources covered include introductory exporting guides, industry sector studies, finding competitors and suppliers, industry and consumer statistics, product and border regulations, and marketing sources
http://www.importers.ca/index.html
Industry Canada-Canadian Intellectual Property
Intellectual property such as science, technology, copyrights, brands and patents are important to be protected for the Canadian products and to strengthening Canada’s innovative capacity, through ongoing quality improvement. CIP Office mandate is to increase the awareness, knowledge and effective use of intellectual property by Canadians
www.ic.gc.ca
Business Development Bank of Canada
Doing Business in a Flat World
Provide information for - The International Market Place
-Supply Chain
-Importing Supply Chain
-Understanding Cultures
-How to Recognize Opportunities
www.BDC.ca