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

129 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 453 significant fairs and trade shows taking place in Canada. To go further, check out our database.

Upcoming Trade Shows

MIDWEST BUY MART

January 24th, 2025

Textiles, ready-to-wear - Textile, fur, accessories - Fashion, ready to wear - Shoe - Leather, leather goods - Hosiery, lingerie, underwear

GIFT + HOME MARKET TORONTO

January 26th, 2025

Handicraft - Furnishings, household equipment and arts - Furnishings, household equipment and arts: unspecified - Furnishings - Household equipment - Toys, games, gifts - Textiles, ready-to-wear - Fashion, ready to wear - Shoe - Hosiery, lingerie, underwear - Products and services for weddings - Hotels, accommodation - Restaurants, home deliveries - Cafes, bars, nightclubs - Monuments, tourist attractions

NORTHERN LIGHTS

January 30th, 2025

Financing, aid - Import/export, international trade - Accounting, taxation - Management - Engineering - Translation - Legal - Rental companies - Cleaning, surveillance, protection - Recruitment, temporary employment, outplacement - Financial information, financing, recovery

SUMA CONVENTIONS TRADESHOW

February 2nd, 2025

Administration - International organisations - Ministry, consulate, embassy - Territorial administration - Land planning, urban planning

EXPOCAM

February 6th, 2025

Automobiles, lorries - Automobile manufacturing, lorries - Automobile subcontracting, lorries - Cycles, motorcycles - Transportation, logistics, handling - Air transport, airports - Maritime transport, river transport, cruises - Road transport - Rail transport - Logistics, handling - Freight

THE FRANCHISE EXPO - WINNIPEG

February 8th, 2025

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

CANADIAN CONCRETE EXPO

February 12th, 2025

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

CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL AUTOSHOW

February 14th, 2025

Dance - Automobiles, lorries - Automobile manufacturing, lorries - Renewable energy - Water sports, mountain - Team sports - Outdoor sports - Equestrian sports - Motorsports - Individual sports

GIFT + HOME MARKET ALBERTA

February 23rd, 2025

Handicraft - Masonry, carpentry, pipework - Electrical installations - Sanitary equipment, kitchen, swimming pool - Furnishings, household equipment and arts - Furnishings, household equipment and arts: unspecified - Furnishings - Household equipment - Jewellery - Precision, measures, optics, watches - Electric energy - Iconography, various prints - Electrical equipment - Toys, games, gifts - Materials - Textiles, ready-to-wear - Textiles, ready-to-wear: unspecified - Textile, fur, accessories - Fashion, ready to wear - Shoe - Leather, leather goods - Hosiery, lingerie, underwear - Home and garden services - Home services - Products and services for weddings - Gardens, parks - Hotels, accommodation - Restaurants, home deliveries - Cafes, bars, nightclubs - Monuments, tourist attractions - Household linen

CONFOO.CA MONTREAL

February 26th, 2025

Marketing - Incentive - Commercial property, patents, trademarks - Databases - Equipment - Software - Networks - Services - Telecommunications - Internet, cybersecurity - Digital solutions, Mobile applications - 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
Contact the Chamber of Commerce of Canada in the United States.

Contact Your Commercial Representations in Canada

Contact the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada.
Contact the Embassy of the United States in Canada.

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

To go further, check out our service Trade shows.