Presentation Transcript
Slide1: International Trade Canada
Your Partner
in Export Success
Bill Johnston, Director & Senior Trade Commissioner
International Trade Canada – Vancouver Regional Office
Tuesday, November 23th, 2004
Slide2: PROVINCIAL EXPORTS COMPARISON
Slide3: Technology Resources Services LOOKING TO OUR FUTURE: Sector Focus
Slide4: DIALING FOR EXPORT DOLLARS RIGHT CLIENT RIGHT SERVICES RIGHT MARKET FIT RIGHT OPPORTUNITY RIGHT RESULT!
Slide5: SNAPSHOT OF ITCan Vancouver Goal: help BC and Yukon companies succeed in export markets
12 Trade Commissioners, ½ rotational; organized by sector
Part of 12 International Trade Centres (ITCs) and 140 offices
around the world
1,700 Clients, mostly export-ready SMEs
Work with other Trade Team BC partners to assist our clients
Slide6: WHO? SMEs (mostly)
WHAT? Knowledge Broking
Network Building
WHY? Jobs & Growth
HOW? Faster
Cheaper
Less Risk
Slide7: CORE SERVICES One-on-one Export Help: It’s Right Here in Canada
Intelligence Matters: Market and Industry Information
Closer Looks: Trade Fairs, Missions and Events
Sharing Costs: Assistance in Export Financing
Slide8: Your Personalized Gateway to the Trade
Commissioner Service On-line service delivery
Market and sector specific information
Business leads and news
On-line event registration
Your company information is available to
530 Trade Commissioners around the world
PEMD prerequisite
Free registration at: www.infoexport.gc.ca VIRTUAL TRADE COMMISSIONER
Slide11: BC & Yukon Trade Events Calendar
www.bctradeevents.com
Slide12: To grow
To diversify
To be more productive
To adapt and compete
To make more money
EXPORTING - PAYOFFS
Slide13: EXPORTING – PITFALLS Costs
Getting paid
Drain on resources
Potential loss of IPR
Adapting to different markets & cultures
Exchange rate fluctuations & custom duties
Corruption
Slide14: 2010 Olympic Games