Canada: Identify a supplier

Type of Production

The type of production differs according to the province. The following list shows the industry responsible for GDP growth by province and by territory:

Alberta: Petrochemicals and oil sands
British Columbia: Natural Gas
Manitoba: Canola (colza) and Wheat
Saskatchewan: Mining and cereal growing
Newfoundland and Labrador: Nickel and oil fields
New Brunswick: Wood pulp
Prince Edward Island: Agriculture
Nova Scotia: Services sector
Quebec: Hydro-electric energy, Aerospace, Metal processing and pharmaceuticals
Ontario: Construction
Nunavut: Diamond mines
North West Territories: Mineral and oil exploration
Yukon: Mineral extraction and exploration

Source: Canada's Performance Report, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Professional Associations by Sector

126 professional associations listed for Canada.
Choose your sector Administration, Institutions, Justice, Social servicesAeronautics, AerospaceAgriculture, Horticulture, Livestock, Fishing, ForestryArts, Culture, Handcraft, Museums, EntertainmentAudiovisual, Cinema, Photography, MultimediaAutomotive, Lorries, Cycles, MotorcyclesBanking, Finance, Investment, InsuranceBusiness services: Services, OutsourcingChemicals, Cosmetics, Pharma, Plastics, FertilisersCommunication, Marketing, Advertising, IncentiveConstruction, Real Estate, Architecture, UrbanismEducation, Training, ApprenticeshipElectricity and electronics: Equipment and componentsEnergy, Oil, Gas, Hydrogen, Electricity, RenewablesEnvironment, Ecology, Water, Recycling, WasteFresh & Processed Food, Beverages, Cereals, TobaccoHealth, Hospital, Pharmacies, Dental, VeterinaryIndustrial subcontracting, Maintenance, Design, IPIT, Hardware, Software, Telecommunications, InternetMaterials, Metals, Metallurgy, Mining, QuarriesMechanical, Railway, Naval, Machinery, Agricultural machineryPackaging, ConditioningPersonal Services, Family, PetsPress, Information, Events, Bookstores, LibrariesPrinting, Publishing, Graphic Art, Stamps, CardsScience, Humanities, Research, TechnologySports, Leisure, Hunting, Hobbies, ToysTextile, Clothing, Footwear, Accessories, JewelleryTourism, Travel, Hosting, Bars, Restaurants, ParksTrade, Distribution, Retail, Import/ExportTransport, Logistics, Handling, Parcel ShippingWood, Paper, Cardboard

Marketplaces incorporated in the country

LabX
Recycler's World
SAQ-B2B
TEAM - The Electronic Auction Market
TFO Canada
The Broker Forum
TOBOC
Traderscity
Worldbid.com

Trade Shows Database

Our database contains 375 significant fairs and trade shows taking place in Canada. To go further, check out our database.

Upcoming Trade Shows

SPIE SMART STRUCTURES / NON-DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION

March 16th, 2026

Precision, measures, optics, watches - Raw materials, materials, metals - Materials - Maintenance - Equipment - Networks - Telecommunications - Hospital - Medical Equipment - Research, innovation - Technique and technology - Earth sciences - Natural sciences - Sciences - Engineering

CANADA’S FARM SHOW REGINA, SK

March 17th, 2026

Agriculture - Breeding - Food industry - Food industry: unspecified - Alcoholic drinks - Non-alcoholic drinks - Bakery, pastry, confectionery - Cereals, spices, tobacco - Fruits and vegetables - Dry groceries, packaged goods - Dairy products - Fish and seafood - Meat and poultry - Machine tools, agricultural machinery

GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY CONFERENCE

March 24th, 2026

Agriculture - Breeding - Food industry - Food industry: unspecified - Alcoholic drinks - Non-alcoholic drinks - Bakery, pastry, confectionery - Cereals, spices, tobacco - Fruits and vegetables - Dry groceries, packaged goods - Dairy products - Fish and seafood - Meat and poultry - Machine tools, agricultural machinery - Industry service - Cleaning, surveillance, protection

ATLANTIC HEAVY EQUIPMENT SHOW

March 26th, 2026

Administration - International organisations - Ministry, consulate, embassy - Territorial administration - Horticulture, forestry, forest - Horticulture - Land planning, urban planning - Construction, public works - Masonry, carpentry, pipework - Waterproofing, roofing, plumbing, carpentry - Painting, door and window frames, wall and floor coverings - Electrical installations - Heating, air conditioning, ventilation - Sanitary equipment, kitchen, swimming pool - Machine tools, agricultural machinery - Robotics - Home and garden services

EDMONTON HOME + GARDEN SHOW

March 26th, 2026

Construction, public works - Masonry, carpentry, pipework - Waterproofing, roofing, plumbing, carpentry - Painting, door and window frames, wall and floor coverings - Electrical installations - Heating, air conditioning, ventilation - Sanitary equipment, kitchen, swimming pool - Real estate - Furnishings, household equipment and arts - Furnishings, household equipment and arts: unspecified - Furnishings - Household equipment - Home and garden services - Gardens, parks

ISG WORLD CONFERENCE OF GERONTECHNOLOGY

March 26th, 2026

Hygiene, perfumes, cosmetics - Health, medicine - Medical professions - Paramedic - Hospital - Pharmacies, analysis laboratories - Medical Equipment - Social action, solidarity - Products and services for children - Products and services for seniors

THE FRANCHISE EXPO - VANCOUVER

March 28th, 2026

Insurance, mutual funds, pension funds - Banks - Investment funds, other financial institutions - Stock Exchange, investments - Financing, aid - Marketing - Incentive - Industry service - Commercial property, patents, trademarks - Franchise - e-commerce

CANADIAN DAIRY XPO

April 1st, 2026

Breeding - Food industry - Food industry: unspecified - Alcoholic drinks - Non-alcoholic drinks - Bakery, pastry, confectionery - Cereals, spices, tobacco - Fruits and vegetables - Dry groceries, packaged goods - Dairy products - Fish and seafood - Meat and poultry

BELLAVITA EXPO - TORONTO

April 8th, 2026

Viticulture - Food industry - Food industry: unspecified - Alcoholic drinks - Non-alcoholic drinks - Bakery, pastry, confectionery - Cereals, spices, tobacco - Fruits and vegetables - Dry groceries, packaged goods - Dairy products - Fish and seafood - Meat and poultry - Wines, spirits - Products and services for weddings - Hotels, accommodation - Restaurants, home deliveries - Cafes, bars, nightclubs

THE FRANCHISE EXPO - MONTRÉAL

April 11th, 2026

Insurance, mutual funds, pension funds - Banks - Investment funds, other financial institutions - Stock Exchange, investments - Financing, aid - Marketing - Incentive - Industry service - Commercial property, patents, trademarks - Franchise - e-commerce

Type of Manufacturers

Subcontractors

A large increase has been recorded in subcontracting in the professional, scientific and technical, and administrative sectors, back-up services, waste management, and sanitation systems; in the sectors of company management and IT and multimedia.

Useful Resources

Industry Canada

Business Directories

Multi-sector Directories

All.biz - Canada - Directory of companies in Canada
Bell Business Directory - Directory of Canadian products or services suppliers
Canada Trade Index - A Mac Rae's industrial directory
Canada's Business Registries - Canadian business directory
Canadian Arctic Capabilities - Business directory provided by Industry Canada
Canadian Business Directory - Help for businesses to promote their products and services
Canadian Importers Database - Directory of Canadian importer
Canadian Planet - A search engine for companies in Canada
Industry Canada - Corporations - Database of federal corporations
Scott's directories - Canada's source for business contact information

To search directories by industry in Canada, check out our service Business directories.

Other Useful Resources

Trade Agencies and Their Representations Abroad

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Business Development Bank of Canada
Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Fairs and Trade Shows

Building & Construction Trade Shows in Canada
Agriculture and Food Trade Show Service
Palais des Congrès, Calendar of events
Place Bonaventure, Montreal
Direct Energy Center
Metro Toronto Convention Center, Calendar of events

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