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

Upcoming Trade Shows

TORONTO CHRO

December 11th, 2023

Education, training - Primary and secondary education - Higher Education - Learning - Technical education, vocational education - Vocational training - Software - Social science - Social studies - Services and business consulting - Accounting, taxation - Management - Translation - Legal - Recruitment, temporary employment, outplacement - Job training, unemployment

TORONTO CHRO

December 18th, 2023

Education, training - Primary and secondary education - Higher Education - Learning - Technical education, vocational education - Vocational training - Software - Social science - Social studies - Services and business consulting - Accounting, taxation - Management - Translation - Legal - Recruitment, temporary employment, outplacement - Job training, unemployment

TORONTO CHRO

December 25th, 2023

Education, training - Primary and secondary education - Higher Education - Learning - Technical education, vocational education - Vocational training - Software - Social science - Social studies - Services and business consulting - Accounting, taxation - Management - Translation - Legal - Recruitment, temporary employment, outplacement - Job training, unemployment

TORONTO CHRO

December 28th, 2023

Education, training - Primary and secondary education - Higher Education - Learning - Technical education, vocational education - Vocational training - Software - Social science - Social studies - Services and business consulting - Accounting, taxation - Management - Translation - Legal - Recruitment, temporary employment, outplacement - Job training, unemployment

THE FRANCHISE EXPO - TORONTO

January 1st, 2024

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

MIDWEST BUY MART

January 19th, 2024

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

WHISTLER CONFERENCE & DEAL MAKING

January 21st, 2024

GIFT + HOME MARKET TORONTO

January 28th, 2024

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

THE FRANCHISE EXPO - WINNIPEG

February 3rd, 2024

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

NATIONAL POULTRY SHOW formerly LONDON POULTRY SHOW

February 7th, 2024

Food industry - 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

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.