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Global Affairs Canada Global Affairs Canada (GAC; ; AMC)''Global Affairs Canada'' is the applied title under the Federal Identity Program; the legal title is Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (). is the department of the Government of Canada that ...

, the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) is a network of more than 1000 trade professionals working in Canadian embassies, high commissions, and

consulates A consulate is the office of a consul. A type of mission, it is usually subordinate to the state's main representation in the capital of that foreign country (host state), usually an embassy (or, only between two Commonwealth countries, a h ...

located in 161 cities around the world and with offices across

Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its Provinces and territories of Canada, ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the world's List of coun ...

Role

The Trade Commissioner Services (TCS) assists companies in various aspects of international business, including exporting, foreign investment, attracting investment, and establishing innovation and research and development partnerships. Their primary objective is to support Canadian companies in their international business development.

Services for Canadian businesses

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service offers four key services which are designed to support the growth of Canadian companies internationally. The four key services are: * Preparing Canadian companies for international markets * Providing an assessment of the company's potential in a target market through the use of market intelligence and providing advice on market strategies * Finding qualified contacts * Resolving problems and business challenges

Services for non-Canadian businesses

Global Affairs Canada (formerly the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade) also offers assistance to foreign companies interested in doing business in Canada. The Invest in Canada bureau is tasked with promoting, attracting and retaining foreign direct investment in Canada. Invest in Canada

History

Created in 1894, the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) has 125 years of experience helping Canadian companies succeed in foreign markets by promoting the economic interests of Canada in the global marketplace.

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