Automotive
(Source: The GDP and trade figures are from Statistics Canada, validated by ISEDC’s automotive branch, for 2018.)
Canada has been an automotive manufacturing nation for more than 110 years and plays a major role in the industry today. Automotive is one of Canada’s largest industrial sectors, accounting for 10% of manufacturing GDP and 21% of manufacturing trade.
The Trade Commissioner Service helps Canadian suppliers of auto parts, tooling and advanced auto-related technologies connect with global buyers and engineering partners in the passenger and commercial vehicle value chains. Our activities include incoming and outgoing missions, trade shows, tech scouting visits, B2B matchmaking, and much more.
Ready to do business internationally? Our trade commissioners around the world can support Canadian companies with market intelligence, identify new business opportunities, and find qualified contacts that will help them succeed in foreign markets.
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Events
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Coralus-Export Development Canada Growing Global Activator Cohort | February 9 - December 5, 2024 | Ottawa | Canada |
WBENC 2024: Canadian Business Delegation | March 18-21, 2024 | Denver, Colorado | United States of America |
Hannover Messe 2024 | April 22-26, 2024 | Hannover | Germany |
Autonomous E-Mobility Forum Qatar 2024 | April 30 - May 2, 2024 | Doha | Qatar |
Collision 2024 | June 18-20, 2024 | Toronto | Canada |
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