Doing business in the United States
Take your business to the next level. Explore opportunities to grow your footprint in the United States (US) with the help of our Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), and read more about the trade relationship between the two countries, market facts and other insights.
Getting started in the US
Funding & Support
- Canadian Technology Accelerators
- CanExport
- Supplier diversity opportunities for Indigenous businesses
- Supplier diversity opportunities for women
Canada United States Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)
Guides
- Temporary Entry into the United States and Mexico under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement - A Guide for Canadian Business Persons
- United States - Comprehensive state privacy laws
- Selling via B2C e-commerce channels to the U.S. market: A guide on shipping and logistics
- Tips and guidance on competing in the U.S.
- Exporting to the United States - A Guide for Canadian Businesses
- E-commerce guide to the United States
- E-commerce - Grow your global presence
- Practical Guide for a Successful Influencer Marketing Strategy – Fashion and Clothing Sector
- United States government procurement - Sell2USGov
Market insights
Based on our knowledge of the market, the following sectors offer the greatest opportunities for Canadian companies:
- Aerospace
- Agriculture, Food and Beverages
- Automotive
- Cleantech
- Defence and Security
- Education
- Information and Communications Technologies
- Infrastructure, Building Products and Related Services
- Life Sciences
- Oceans Industries
- Oil and Gas
Sector reports
No sector reports currently available. |
General market information
No general market information currently available. |
Events
Title | Dates | Location | Sector |
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Ecommerce with smart contract and blockchain tech for Canadian exporters | November 28, 2024 | United States of America – Florida | Aerospace; Agriculture and processed foods; Arts and cultural industries; Automotive; Chemicals; Clean technologies; Consumer products; Defence and security; Financial and insurance services; Fish and seafood; Forestry and wood products; Industrial machinery; Infrastructure; Ocean technologies; Professional services |
WEST 2025 Conference | January 27-30, 2025 | United States of America – San Diego | Defence and security |
Canada-Chicago Mentoring Program | February 12 - September 10, 2025 | United States of America – Chicago | Life sciences |
Reservation Economic Summit (RES) 2025 | March 10-13, 2025 | United States of America – Las Vegas | Agriculture and processed foods; Arts and cultural industries; Clean technologies; Consumer products; Fish and seafood; Information and communications technologies; Tourism; Wine, beer and spirits |
Trade offices - United States of America
The Embassy of Canada to the United States of America
Address:
501 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington,
Washington DC, 20001-2111, United States of America
Telephone: (202) 682-1740
Email: wshdc.infocentre@international.gc.ca
Directory: Our team - Washington DC
Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 0830 - 1700 (E.S.T.: 0)
Territories/Responsibilities:
- Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia
Office Closures: 2023-09-04, 2023-09-29, 2023-10-09, 2023-11-23, 2023-12-25, 2023-12-26
Consulate of Canada in Houston
Address:
4201 Main Street
Suite 200,
Houston, 77002, United States of America
Telephone: 214-922-9806
Fax: 214-922-9815
Email: hstontd@international.gc.ca
Directory: Our team - Houston
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 - 17:00 by appointment only, no immigration or consular services (E.S.T.: -1)
Territories/Responsibilities:
- Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
Office Closures: 2024-01-01, 2024-03-29, 2024-05-27, 2024-07-01, 2024-07-04, 2024-09-02, 2024-09-30, 2024-10-14, 2024-11-28, 2024-11-29, 2024-12-25, 2024-12-26
The Consulate General of Canada, Boston
Address:
3 Copley Place
Suite 400,
Boston, 02116, United States of America
Telephone: (617) 247-5100
Email: boston.commerce@international.gc.ca
Directory: Our team - Boston
Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 0900-1200, 1300-1600 (E.S.T.: 0)
Territories/Responsibilities:
- Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
Office Closures: 2024-01-01, 2024-02-19, 2024-03-29, 2024-05-27, 2024-07-01, 2024-07-04, 2024-09-02, 2024-10-14, 2024-11-28, 2024-11-29, 2024-12-25, 2024-12-26
The Consulate General of Canada, Atlanta
Address:
1175 Peachtree Street N.E.
Suite 1700,
Atlanta, 30361, United States of America
Telephone: (404) 532-2000
Email: atnta-td@international.gc.ca
Directory: Our team - Atlanta
Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 0900-1200 1300-1600 (E.S.T.: 0)
Territories/Responsibilities:
- Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee
The Consulate General of Canada, Chicago
Address:
Two Prudential Plaza
180 North Stetson Avenue, Suite 2400,
Chicago, 60601, United States of America
Telephone: (312) 616-1860
Email: chcgo-td@international.gc.ca
Directory: Our team - Chicago
Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 0830-1630 (E.S.T.: -1)
Territories/Responsibilities:
- Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin
The Consulate General of Canada, Dallas
Address:
500 N Akard Street, Suite 2900,
Dallas, 75201, United States of America
Telephone: (214) 922-9806
Fax: (214) 922-9815
Email: dalas-td@international.gc.ca
Directory: Our team - Dallas
Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 08:30-12:00 | 12:30-16:00 (E.S.T.: -1)
Territories/Responsibilities:
- Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma
Office Closures: 2024-01-01, 2024-03-29, 2024-05-27, 2024-07-01, 2024-07-04, 2024-09-02, 2024-09-30, 2024-10-14, 2024-11-28, 2024-11-29, 2024-12-25, 2024-12-26
The Consulate General of Canada, Denver
Address:
1625 Broadway, Suite 2600,
Denver, 80202, United States of America
Telephone: 3036260640
Email: denvr-td@international.gc.ca
Directory: Our team - Denver
Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 0800-1600 (E.S.T.: -2)
Territories/Responsibilities:
- Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming
The Consulate General of Canada, Detroit
Address:
,
Detroit, United States of America
Telephone: (313) 567-2340
Email: DTROTTD@international.gc.ca
Directory: Our team - Detroit
Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 08:30-16:30 (E.S.T.: 0)
Territories/Responsibilities:
- Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio
The Consulate General of Canada, Los Angeles
Address:
550 South Hope Street, 9th Floor,
Los Angeles, 90071, United States of America
Telephone: (213) 346-2700
Email: cal.info@international.gc.ca
Directory: Our team - Los Angeles
Office Hours: Mon-Fri.: 08:00-16:00 (E.S.T.: -3)
Territories/Responsibilities:
- Southern California, Nevada, Arizona
Office Closures: 2023-01-02, 2023-01-16, 2023-02-20, 2023-04-07, 2023-05-29, 2023-07-03, 2023-07-04, 2023-09-04, 2023-09-29, 2023-10-09, 2023-11-23, 2023-12-25, 2023-12-26
The Consulate General of Canada, Miami
Address:
200 South Biscayne Boulevard
Suite 1600,
Miami, 33131, United States of America
Telephone: (305) 579-1600
Email: miamiinfocentre@international.gc.ca
Directory: Our team - Miami
Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 0800-1630 (E.S.T.: 0)
Territories/Responsibilities:
- Florida, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Office Closures: 2024-11-28
The Consulate General of Canada, Minneapolis
Address:
701 Building
701 Fourth Avenue South
Suite 900,
Minneapolis, 55415-1899, United States of America
Telephone: (612) 333-4641
Email: mnpls-td@international.gc.ca
Directory: Our team - Minneapolis
Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 0830-1630 (E.S.T.: -1)
Territories/Responsibilities:
- Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota
Office Closures: 2024-01-01, 2024-02-19, 2024-03-29, 2024-05-27, 2024-07-01, 2024-07-04, 2024-09-02, 2024-10-14, 2024-11-28, 2024-11-29, 2024-12-25, 2024-12-26
The Consulate General of Canada, New York
Address:
466 Lexington Avenue
20th Floor,
New York City, 10017, United States of America
Telephone: (212) 596-1650
Email: cngny.td@international.gc.ca
Directory: Our team - New York City
Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. : 08:45 - 17:00 (E.S.T.: 0)
Territories/Responsibilities:
- New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware; Other: Bermuda
Office Closures: 2024-02-19, 2024-03-29, 2024-05-27, 2024-07-01, 2024-07-04, 2024-09-02, 2024-09-30, 2024-11-28, 2024-11-29, 2024-12-25, 2024-12-26
The Consulate General of Canada, San Francisco
Address:
580 California Street
14th Floor,
San Francisco, 94104, United States of America
Telephone: (415) 834-3180
Email: sfran-td@international.gc.ca
Directory: Our team - San Francisco
Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 0830 - 1630 (E.S.T.: -3)
Territories/Responsibilities:
- Northern California, Hawaii
Office Closures: 2023-01-02, 2023-01-16, 2023-04-07, 2023-05-29, 2023-07-03, 2023-07-04, 2023-09-04, 2023-09-29, 2023-11-23, 2023-11-24, 2023-12-25, 2023-12-26
The Consulate General of Canada, Seattle
Address:
1501 Fourth Ave, Suite 600,
Seattle, 98101-4328, United States of America
Telephone: (206) 443-1777
Email: seattle.infocentre@international.gc.ca
Directory: Our team - Seattle
Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 0800-1630 (E.S.T.: -3)
Territories/Responsibilities:
- Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon
The Consulate of Canada, Palo Alto
Address:
245 Lytton Ave.
Suite 375,
Palo Alto, 94301, United States of America
Telephone: (650) 543-8800
Email: paltog@international.gc.ca
Directory: Our team - Palo Alto
Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 0830 - 1630 (E.S.T.: -3)
Territories/Responsibilities:
- Northern California, Hawaii
Office Closures: 2023-01-02, 2023-01-16, 2023-04-07, 2023-05-29, 2023-07-03, 2023-07-04, 2023-09-04, 2023-09-29, 2023-11-23, 2023-11-24, 2023-12-25, 2023-12-26
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