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Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and TradeOntario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
Government of Ontario Trade Services and Activities
Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT)
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OUR MANDATEOUR MANDATE
Increase the number of successful Ontario exporters• Assist firms to begin exporting or expand into new markets
• Assist firms to compete successfully in international markets
• Showcase Ontario’s products and services internationally
• Build a ‘global mindset’ at the community level
Most programs / activities are delivered in partnership
with key stakeholders and community partners
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WHAT WE DO: PROGRAMS AND SERVICESWHAT WE DO: PROGRAMS AND SERVICES• 1:1 market consulting
• Export education
• New Exporters to Border States (NEBS)
• Lead identification and commercial intelligence
• Business-to-business matchmaking
• Match Ontario export capabilities to market opportunities
• Identify new customers for Ontario exporters
• Provide guidance on outbound investment (CDIA)
• Organize customized programs in key markets
• Trade missions and exhibitions
• Seminars and briefings
• Advocacy services
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WHO WE AREWHO WE ARE20 International Marketing Consultants
• Geographic focus = market expertise
• Priority sectors within each market
• Multilingual capabilities (14 + languages)
• Community Export Specialist
4 contracted In-Market Trade Development firms (ITDCs)
• Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Gulf States (GCC)
Three Sections
• United States and European Union (US & EU)
• China, E. Europe, Middle East, Latin America (ROW)
• S/SE Asia, Africa, Special Projects
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OUR CLIENTSOUR CLIENTS
Small and medium-sized companies (SMEs – companies with annual sales under $100 million) which:
• Manufacture / transform products in Ontario and/or
• Have exportable services (e.g., architectural design and engineering services) and/or
• Have proprietary technology
• Have an export mandate
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FUNDING PROGRAMFUNDING PROGRAM
Export Market Access (EMA)
• Co-funded by MEDT/FedDev, but managed by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce
• Assists small to medium size organizations (SMEs) to access and expand their growth in new foreign markets that are beyond the U.S.
• Eligible to companies with 5 or more employees and annual sales of $500,000 or more
• Grants covering up to 50% of eligible costs incurred to develop export sales
• www.exportaccess.ca
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MARKET CONTACTSMARKET CONTACTS
South America Mexico
Maureen Angus Margaret Vokes
T: 416-325-9821 T: 416-314-8243
[email protected] [email protected]
Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
International Trade Branch
900 Bay St., Hearst Block, 6th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M7A 2E1