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 organization that promotes and attracts foreign direct investment into Canada. As a bureau in the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Invest In Canada assists companies planning to invest in Canada or to expand their Canadian operations.

Services

Invest In Canada can guide companies through every step of the investment process, from the exploratory phase through to site selection and follow up: it will provide companies with a wealth of information about doing business in Canada and introduce them to specialists who offer one-on-one assistance customized to meet particular needs.

Canada has a global network of investment and trade professionals present in more than 150 cities worldwide to assist companies in making Canada their next investment destination. This global network can help if a company is considering their own Canadian operation, working with a Canadian partner, or gaining a Canadian base for access to North American markets.

Investment and Trade Professionals

Canada's investment professionals can provide companies with strategic intelligence and put them in touch with the right contacts in Canada.

Services Available to Companies

Invest In Canada offers a wide range of services. These include:

• Strategic market intelligence on specific sectors in the context of the Canadian and North American marketplace
• Referrals to a variety of contacts with private-sector industry associations and professionals such as bankers, lawyers, accounting firms, and information specialists
• Information and advice on how to set up a business in Canada, taxation, R&D incentives, regulations and financial and non-financial government programs specific to an industry sector
• Facilitation of site visits to support companies in the identification of a strategic location for their investments and enhance their business opportunities/strategic alliances in a welcoming environment
• Assistance in developing a business case for investment decision.

Contacting Invest In Canada

Invest In Canada's global network will show companies why Canada is an ideal strategic choice for growth. By contacting the nearest Canadian Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate, a company can get information and assistance they need to make the right decisions.