The
following WebGuide is meant to provide an overview into the many sources of
information which must be considered in making a business decision. Your
feedback is appreciated to
keep this as comprehensive a document as possible. For a copy of the Country
Commercial Guide, prepared annually by the US Commercial Service in Canada,
please click
here.
Alta Flights has bases in Edmonton International Airport
in the Flight Tech Shell Aerocentre at 9th Avenue & Service Road and in
Calgary at 5414 - 11th Street N.E. (403) 225-2882 Phone:
1-800-668-4766
Helijet International Inc. - 5911 Airport Road South -
Vancouver International Airport - Richmond, British Columbia - Canada
V7B 1B5 Phone: 604.273.4688 Fax: 604.273.5301
Northern Thunderbird Air, Prince George 4245 Hangar
Road - #101 Prince George, BC V2N 4M6 Toll Free:(800) 963-9611Phone:
(250) 963-9611 Fax: (250) 963-8422 Northern Thunderbird Air was formed
in 1971 with the amalgamation of two of northern British Columbia's
Airlines - Northern Mountain and Thunderbird.
Pacific Coastal Airlines, Suite 117 - 4440 Cowley
Crescent, Vancouver International Airport, Richmond, British Columbia,
Canada V7B 1B8, Tel (604) 273.8666, Fax (604) 273.6864
In addition to the following links, the following guide may be of help:
Questions for Your
Banker. It has links to several directories of worldwide banks.
ATB is a leading financial services provider, serving over 600,000
Albertans in 242 communities through 149 branches, 131 agencies, as well
as a Customer Contact Centre in Calgary, Alberta. Services are also
available through 225 Automated Banking Machines (ABMs) across Alberta,
Internet Banking and Telephone Banking. A full range of wealth
management products and services are provided under the banner of ATB
Investor Services. Corporate Office: ATB Financial 9888 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1P1 Main telephone: (780) 408-7000 Fax: (780)
422-4178
Business Development Bank of Canada,BDC Building,5 Place Ville Marie,
Suite 400,Montréal, Québec, H3B 5E7, 1 877 BDC BANX (232-2269), Fax:
1-877-329-9232Email: info@bdc.ca
Community Savings Credit Union,
Suite 1600 (16th floor) Central City Tower 13450 - 102nd Avenue Surrey,
BC V3T 5X3 Phone: 604- 654- 2000 or toll free in BC, 1- 888- 963-2000
Nechako Valley Credit Union,
Vanderhoof Community Branch: 186 West Columbia Street, Vanderhoof, B.C.
V0J 3A0 Phone 250.567.4737 Fax 250.567.2493 MEMBERLINK Telephone
Banking 250.567.LINK (5465) or 1.888.567.NVCU (6828), Fort St James
Community Branch: 602 Stuart Drive, Fort St. James, B.C. V0J 1P0 Phone
250.996.8667 Fax 250.996.8119 MEMBERLINK Telephone Banking
1.888.567.NVCU (6828)
Scotiabank VISA Centre: P.O. Box
4100 Station A Toronto, ON M5W 1T1, TeleScotia:1-800-267-1234 (English)
1-800-575-1212 (French) 1-800-830-8800 (Cantonese) 1-800-830-8080
(Mandarin)
Ubiquity Bank of Canada 303 -
32071 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W3 North American toll free
telephone: 1-888-881-0188 North American toll free fax: 1-888-881-8588
Western Financial Group provides
insurance, investments and agency banking services to more than 180,000
customers in dozens of towns and small cities throughout British
Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Western Financial Group
309 - 1st Street West Box 5519 High River, Alberta CANADA T1V 1M6
Office: (403) 652-2663 Fax: (403) 652-2661 E-Mail:
info@westernfinancialgroup.net
Invest in Canada - Investment Information - Aids persons
or companies seeking to invest in Canada. Outlines setting up a
business, with a Quick Guide for international investors.
Strategis: Canada's business information site. Business
information and statistics from Industry Canada on markets, industries,
company sourcing, business partners and alliances, products,
international trade, business management, micro-economy, regulations,
research laboratories, science and technology, and technology transfer.
SmallBusiness BC - To help BC businesses remain
competitive in our rapidly changing information economy, Western
Economic Diversification, the Canada/BC Business Services Society and
the Leadership and Management Development Council of BC have created
eBusiness Connection.
Canada Business Service Centers - detailed guides to
popular business topics, including; Business Start-up, Electronic
Commerce, Employment and Training, Exporting, Importing, and Taxation
Strategis: Economic Analysis and Statistics - Current
Economic Conditions Micro-Economic Monitor Quarterly review of economic
conditions, Special Report Trade and Investment Monitor.
The Conference Board of Canada - Explore The Conference
Board of Canada Knowledge Areas - Canada's Socio-Economic Performance,
Corporate Social Responsibility, Economic Forecasting and Analysis,
Education and Learning and Finance
Canadian Radio-television and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). The CRTC is an independent agency
responsible for regulating Canada's broadcasting and telecommunications
systems.
The Government of Canada's site is a "must browse" for
any U.S. first-time exporter. New-to-export firms from all industrial
sectors will find answers to many of their questions and learn a great
deal more from this well-organized, user-friendly site. Internet links
allow easy access to reliable information about Canada, its government
and laws, federal organizations, programs and services, as well as
regular announcements of up-dates made to the hundreds of official
documents and web sites listed.
MERX is the official on-line tendering service of the
Canadian federal government. Any federal tender valued at CDN$10,000 or
more is advertised on this system, which carries a small monthly
subscription fee. This could be a good place for IT professionals to
explore federal government tendering services.
Industry Canada, 235 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A
0H5, Canada, Tel: (613) 954-2788, Fax: (613) 954-1894, Contact: Mary C.
Boreskie, Industry Specialist. The Industry Canada's website contains a
link to major contacts, associations and events in most Canadian
industries
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
provides a general Canadian trade overview and information on importing,
exporting issues and links to other government sites.
The Department of Public Works and Government Services (PWGS),
formerly known as Supply and Services Canada, is the official, formal
channel for procurement and the principal Government of Canada
contractor for goods and services. This department acts as the central
purchasing agent for all federal departments and agencies. The majority
of government procurement goes through PWGS. This department's site
provides information on doing business with the Government of Canada.
The National Research Council site is a good source of
research and government information on technologies, emerging science
applications and other technical data.
Treasury Board Secretariat (incl. CIO's Office) profiles
the infrastructure and hierarchy of the central policy and planning unit
for IT management in the Canadian federal system. It includes
information on the Chief Information Officer, the Information Highway
Advisory Council, speeches and policy issues, contacts and other
valuable information.
Revenue Canada is responsible for issues such as
taxation, trade policy administration, border services, NAFTA border
issues, duties and tariffs. Their site provides valuable information on
the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) and other trade-related tax
issues. Various publications and guides concerning aspects of importing
commercial goods into Canada are available at this site as well. Issues
such as customs, tariff classification and documentation requirements
are addressed within these guides.
Bobcaygeon & Area Chamber of
Commerce Contact: Cindy Snider, Office Manager Representing the
Village of Bobcaygeon and surrounding communities including Dunsford,
Oak Shores and the north shores of Pigeon and Sturgeon Lakes. 21 Canal
Street East P.O. Box 388, Bobcaygeon, ON, K0M 1A0 Telephone: (705)
738-2202, Toll Free: 1-800-318-6173 Fax: (705) 738-1534,
e-mail:chamber@bobcaygeon.org
Fenelon Falls & District Chamber
of Commerce Contact: Denise Chartier, Office Manager Representing the
Town of Fenelon Falls, and the Northern portion of City of Kawartha
Lakes 15 Oak Street, Fenelon Falls, K0M 1N0, 887-3409, Fax: 887-6912
Kawartha Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Eastern Region Contact: Scott Papp,
General Manager Representing the Eastern area of the Kawarthas (North
Eastern Peterborough County) including Lakefield, Apsley, Buckhorn and
all towns in between. 133 Water St. P.O. Box 537, Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0
Phone: (705) 652-6963 Toll Free: 1-888-565-8888 Apsley Phone – Note:
Seasonal Office (June to September): (705) 656 1904 Fax: (705) 652-9140
Lindsay & District Chamber of
Commerce Contact: Amy Terrill, General Manager Representing the Town of
Lindsay and the surrounding areas – South /central City of Kawartha
Lakes. 4 Victoria Avenue North Lindsay, ON K9V 4E5 Phone: (705) 324-2393
Fax: (705) 324-2473 E-mail:
info@lindsaychamber.com
Niagara Falls Chamber of Commerce is an incorporated
body managed by volunteers with support staff. ... NIAGARA FALLS CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE 4056 Dorchester Rd.
CanadaOne: Canada's Small Business Source Online -
Canada's Small Business Source Online CanadaOne is Canada's small
business 'hub' On our site we have a magazine , a Canadian business
directory , 700 resources , a suite of free business tools , and 300
archived articles.
The Atlas of Canada has interesting facts
about Canada presented as reference maps. There are maps of glaciers,
Indian treaties, water consumption, forest fires, and health resources,
as well as demographic maps of population, age, and other parameters.
FITA's Canada Mini Portal - The FITA Mini
Portal has an overview of the country, with facts about the language,
currency, climate, etc., plus more specific information about the
economy, markets, taxes, labor market indicators, and tips on doing
business in Canada.
Canadian Trademarks Database - enables users to look up
all pending and registered trade-marks in Canada. Trade-mark information
found in the database can include designs, wares and services covered by
the registration, owner's name and more.
International E-Corner: Canada Search Engines Page -
Welcome to the International E-Corner: Canada Search Engines Page where
you will be able to find practically anything Canadian-related
The Canadian search engines and directories listed below
constitute ... largest Canadian owned and operated search tools ...
About Canada, Selected index of Canadian web
Cisco Systems Canada Co., Canadian Head
Office, 181 Bay St, Suite 3400, Bay Wellington Tower, BCE Place,
Toronto, ON M5J 2T3, Canada, Phone: 416 306-7000, Fax: 416 306-7099
Microsoft Canada Co., 320 Matheson Blvd.
West, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5R 3R1, Canadian Head Office: (905)
568-0434, Customer Inquiries: (877) 568-2495, Microsoft TT/TDD: (905)
568-9641, Microsoft Order Centre: (800) 933-4750
The BCYCNA is a non-profit membership organization representing
community newspapers throughout British Columbia and the Yukon. The
office is located at: #122-1020 Mainland Street Vancouver, B.C. V6B
2T4 Canada Tel: 604-669-9222 Toll-free: 1-866-669-9222 Fax:
604-684-4713 email:
info@bccommunitynews.com
The Now is the only newspaper to serve the entire region of Surrey,
White Rock and North Delta. Established in 1984 as a fresh voice for
North Surrey and North Delta, The Now expanded its coverage onto the
vibrant Semiahmoo Peninsula in 1993. The NOW Newspaper South Fraser
Publishing Ltd. Suite 201, 7889-132nd Street, Surrey, BC. V3W 4N2
A World Web Travel Guide for Canada. This
travel and tourism guide features accommodations, activities,
attractions, events, restaurants, shops and interactive maps, plus the
ability to create a travel itinerary.
Published by: Atlantic Canada - WorldWeb
Travel Guide. This travel and tourism guide will help you plan a
successful visit to the eastern coast of Canada including the provinces
of New Brunswick, Newfoundland.
Canadian Tourism Commission - Considered the
most up-to-date material regarding tourism in Canada. Includes
additional travel resources, photos, publications and statistics.
In addition to the following links, the following guide may be of help:
Questions for Your
Forwarder. It has links to several directories of worldwide freight
forwarders and logistics companies.
Are you interested in advertising here? Rates start at $500
per year. If you have any questions or for more information please click here to contact us...
The
following WebGuide is meant to provide an overview into the many sources of
information which must be considered in making a business decision. Your
Fodors
is known for being the best site for travel offering hotel, restaurant
reviews and their series of mini-guides to specific destinations.