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Selling to Canadians online.
Read more: Selling to Canadians online.One of the best ways to reach Canadian consumers is via online sales. While third-party platforms (like Amazon or Walmart’s) can offer entry into a new market, many foreign businesses opt to sell their products through their own websites. However, customizing your website for your target market is vital for success. Below are some things…
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Securing distribution in Canada.
Read more: Securing distribution in Canada.International companies have multiple market-entry channels to succeed in the Canadian market, and several options are available for establishing a distribution structure. Companies may choose to sell directly as a non-resident importer – an effective strategy, especially if they have an established client base or use in-country third-party warehousing. Others may set up a Canadian…
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Seasonal markets: a growth tool for small businesses.
Read more: Seasonal markets: a growth tool for small businesses.Holiday markets are a great way to get your small business noticed this shopping season. As per Toronto Market Week: When people think of markets, they often think of farmers’ markets, which run only during the summer months. What many small business owners fail to realize is that markets pretty much run year-round. Whether that’s…
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Importing food into Canada.
Read more: Importing food into Canada.Today’s post is a must-read for anyone hoping to import food into the Canadian market. Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) share the federal responsibility for regulating food products sold in Canada. Health Canada establishes health and safety standards and develops labelling policies related to health and nutrition, while the CFIA develops…
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What’s on February ’26 (updated).
Read more: What’s on February ’26 (updated).Trade shows and other industry events are great conduits to a new market, and Canada’s show circuit for February ’26 is quite busy. Below is a list of trade (and consumer) events happening across the country during the second month of 2026. Metro Show (February 2 to 6; Vancouver, BC) – “The Metro Show is…
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Canada’s FTAs as a route to market.
Read more: Canada’s FTAs as a route to market.Looking to gain access to the Canadian market? Your country may have a free trade agreement (FTA) with Canada that can make market access easier for your company. FTAs are treaties between countries that can offer a lot of growth opportunities for businesses, such as: Canada is signatory to 15 FTAs with 51 different countries.…
