Canada Business Network Blog

Proposed regulations for certain imported foods

If your business is in any way involved with the agri-food industry, you may soon be required to improve your food safety controls. Find out more.

Involved in international trade? Make use of market analysis tools

As a Canadian entrepreneur involved in exports and imports, you have free access to five online tools that can help you with your market analyses.

Canadian Importers Database: Free information at your fingertips

Use this online tool to locate importers across the country, generate sales leads and make your business research easier.

Upcoming changes to the Harmonized System

Find out about the 2012 amendments to the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System.

Smoke-Free Ontario — New Rules for the Tobacco Trade

Make sure that you are dealing with registered Ontario suppliers in the tobacco trade.

Making the most of your business travel

Whether you're on the road or jetting across the globe, make the most of your business trip by minimizing the headaches of travelling.

Think outside the country

Importing supplies and products from outside of Canada can help you offer more to your customers without jeopardizing your bottom line.

Speed up border crossing at major airports

Tired of waiting in Customs line-ups at the airport? A NEXUS or CANPASS card could accelerate the process.

Looking for tariff relief?

Recent tariff-relief measures will reduce the cost of machinery, equipment and goods that you import for further manufacturing.

Budget 2010 Highlights for Canadian Businesses

Earlier this month, the Government of Canada released its 2010 Budget. It contained a number of measures and initiatives to create and maintain jobs, to grow the Canadian economy, to strengthen Canadian Innovation and to make Canada a destination of choice for new business investment.