Doing business in Russia (sanctions in force)

• Canadian sanctions related to Russia

Trade offices in Russia

Contact the TCS

Business continuity concerns

Canadian businesses can contact the Trade Commissioner Service by using either of the following:

• Send an inquiry using the information request form and you will receive a response within 48 hours; or 
• Contact the TCS regional office in Canada closest to you

For more information, consult:

• The Business Development Bank of Canada's working capital financing for supply chain disruptions
• Export Development Canada's FAQs: What Canadian exporters need to know about Russia-Ukraine conflict
• Export Development Canada's 5 tips: Managing risk in turbulent times

Information for Canadian importers

• Canadian businesses searching for alternate suppliers due to the interruption of trade with Russia are encouraged to consult first with the relevant chamber of commerce or Canadian business association to see if the product might be available in Canada
• Selected  list of national industry associations
• Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's Canadian Importers Database provides a list of companies that are existing importers of many products.  Enter the HS code of the product of interest to find the names of potential suppliers.
• If no Canadian supplier is available, you may wish to contact one of the following export promotion agencies of a country which supplies similar products:
• France: Business France Canada
• Germany: Canadian  German Chamber of Industry and Commerce
• Japan: Japan  External Trade Organization Canada
• Mexico: Mexican Embassy in Ottawa
• South  Korea: Korea  Trade and Investment Agency
• United  Kingdom: Department of International Trade - Buy from the UK
• United  States: US Department of Agriculture – Taste USA