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CA Number Database
You may search this database by CA Identification Number or by Company Name and/or by Province. The CA Number Database provides the name and postal address of each Canadian textile business which has been assigned a CA Identification Number. A CA number is a five-digit identification number preceded by the letters CA. Canadian Textile companies use this number to meet provisions of the Textile Labelling Act which require prescribed consumer textile articles to be labelled with the identity of the person by or for whom it was made.
Canada 411
Canada 411 directory
Canada Border Service Agency - Exporting Info
A web site that shows you customs requirements for exporting your goods. Canada Border Service Agency produces this web site.
Canada Border Service Agency - Importing Info
This site explains the policies and procedures related to requirements set out by the Canada Border Service Agency, in regards to the importation of goods on a commercial basis
Canada Business - Business Start-up Assistant
BC/Canada Business Service Centre - Business Start-up Assistant
Canada Business - Business Startup Assistant (BSA)
Welcome to the Business Start-up Assistant where you will find essential business start-up information from the federal and provincial governments, as well as many other sources.
Canada Business - Exporting
Your one-stop shop for export information. Contains info on preparing to export, researching global markets, marketing your product, entering the market, export financing, getting products or services to market, preventing and resolving problems and understanding the global marketplace. ExportSource is Team Canada Inc's on-line resource for export information. ExportSource provides a single access point to all trade-related government departments and agencies.
Canada Council for the Arts
The Canada Council for the Arts, reporting to Parliament through the Minister of Canadian Heritage, is a national arm's-length agency which fosters the development of the arts in Canada through grants, services and awards to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations, as well as administering scholarly awards, and having under its aegis the Public Lending Right Commission and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO.
Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC)
The Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) is a federal Crown Corporation. It was created in 1967 to provide deposit insurance and contribute to the stability of Canada's financial system. CDIC insures eligible deposits at member institutions (up to $100,000 per depositor) and reimburses depositors for the amount of their insured deposits when a member institution fails.
Canada Furniture Products - stats
Overview of the Canadian furniture products market
Canada Industrial Relations Board
The Canada Industrial Relations Board is an independent, representational, quasi-judicial tribunal responsible for the interpretation and administration of Part I (Industrial Relations), and certain provisions of Part II (Occupational Safety and Health), of the Canada Labour Code. The Board?s expertise and composition allow it to deal effectively with the complexities of labour relations issues, to determine the underlying causes of disputes and to facilitate agreement among the parties.
Canada International
Here you will find the best links to government services, information and resources, for citizens of other countries.
Canada Lands Company
Canada Lands Company (CLC) is an arm's length, self-financing Crown corporation reporting to Parliament through the Minister of State (Infrastructure and Communities). The company implements innovative property solutions and consults extensively with local citizens and other stakeholders to ensure that its real estate projects and activities enhance the quality of life in local communities.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation CMHC is taking the lead in sharing Canada's housing expertise with the world. By helping other countries make housing more accessible and helping Canadian companies find opportunities in new markets, CMHC is becoming an ambassador of Canadian excellence.
Canada One - Business Magazine
The CanadaOne website includes an online magazine, a Canadian business directory, Canadian specific business resources, a technology centre, and several other promotional tools designed to help Canadians grow their businesses.
Canada Post Corporation
Canada Post Corporation
Canada Programs and Services
The programs and services listed in this section are organized by keywords.
Canada Revenue Agency
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Canada Site
Canadian government site for all federal services and programs
Canada Small Business Financing Act - SBLA
The Canada Small Business Financing (CSBF) Act was enacted in April 1999 to build on the success of its predecessor, the Small Business Loans Act. The Program's objectives are to streamline loan administration, improve its ability to achieve cost recovery and to extend financing that would otherwise have been unavailable to small-and medium-size enterprises. .
Canada Toll Free Directory
Find a toll-free number anywhere in Canada at Canada Toll Free
Canada's Information Resource Centre
All kinds of directories such as Canadian Almanac, Libraries, Associations, Enviromental agencies, financial services
Canada's Youth Website
Youth.gc.ca is all about helping youth 15 to 30 years of age. It is THE place to tap into a wide variety of information. Whether you need a hand finding a job or would like to start your own business, it is all here at your fingertips on youth.gc.ca! On this site, you will find information ranging from health and education programs to sports and cultural activities. Best of all, these services are specific to the community you live. Simply click on "In Your Community" on the left hand topic area and you will find any information categories which relate to your community!
Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA)
Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA) is Canada's leading, most influential and entrepreneurial technology alliance. It is committed to growing the global competitiveness of its members, 80% of which are currently active exporters. The common purpose that unites the membership is CATA Alliance's commitment to members's; business growth. With offices across the country, we are focused on the provision of business services and government relations programs that conserve and leverage member resources. Because members are action-oriented businesses, CATA Alliance responds with action when members need specific services or activities. The "Traditional Champion" of Canadian research and development, CATA Alliance's mission is to stimulate "Global Business Growth" through the forces of Canadian innovation and strategic partnership.
Canadian Agricultural Skills Services
The Canadian Agricultural Skills Service (CASS) program will provide funding to beginning and established farmers and their spouses to develop a learning plan and take courses to help them gain the skills they need to reach their goals. CASS will assist farm families to acquire on-farm skills, or skills and training to pursue other income options, or both.
Canadian Apparel Federation
Welcome to www.apparel.ca, your gateway to Canada's apparel industry.
Canadian Artist & Producers
The Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal's role is to contribute to Canada's cultural community by encouraging constructive professional relations between artists, as independent entrepreneurs, and producers in the federal jurisdiction.
Canadian Association of Family Enterprise
The Canadian Association of Family Enterprise (CAFE) is a not-for-profit national organization established in 1983, dedicated to promoting the well-being and understanding of families in business. CAFE offers an outsider's perspective and an insider's understanding of family business. CAFE's objective is to educate, inform and encourage its members in areas of unique interest to family business, through a stimulating program of activities that provide the best sources of information and professional advice available.
Canadian Association of Women Entrepreneurs
CAWEE is a networking and social alliance of innovative entrepreneurs, successful small business owners and business leaders from some of Canada's most influential organizations. For over 20 years, CAWEE has provided a forum for progressive women to exchange ideas, build important relationships, and participate in timely workshops, conferences and special events.
Canadian Automated Export Declaration - CAED
Statistics Canada and the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency recently launched the latest version of the Canadian Automated Export Declaration (CAED) program. CAED allows exporters or their agents to report their B13A Export Declaration form electronically to the Federal Government of Canada. Version 3.0 includes the 2003 Canadian HS Export Classification, as well as enhancements to the encryption software, and several other features. The total number of CAED participants has tripled in the past year, rising from 2,500 to over 8,000. This represents just over 25 % of the value, and over 54% of transactions for non-US exports
Canadian Bankers Association - Ecommerce
The E-volution of E-commerce on the Bankers Association website
Canadian Bankers Association - Small Business Info
Today's small businesses have many unique and diverse needs. Whether you're looking for tips on developing a business plan or tools for managing and growing your company, Canada's banks can help. Banks provide service and support to small- and medium-sized businesses in many ways - and financing is only one of them. Explore the sections below to learn more about what different banks and their industry association, the Canadian Bankers Association, have to offer. Canadian Business Statistics & Analysis
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation - CBC
Text, audio and video clips of news stories appearing on CBC radio and television programs.
Canadian Business Online
Canadian business magazine online with current topics of interest to entrepreneurs.
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety(CCOHS)) promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing information and advice about occupational health and safety.
Canadian Co-operative Association, CCA
CCA provides leadership to promote, develop, and unite co-operatives and credit unions for the benefit of people in Canada and around the world.
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) is an export sales agency, wholly owned by the Government of Canada. We help Canadian exporters win sales, on improved terms, in government and private-sector markets around the world. Canadian Commercial Corporation is an export facilitator, the CCC provides Canadian companies with access to market opportunities and a wide range of export contracting services.
Canadian Company Capabilities (CCC)
What is Canadian Company Capabilities? - It is a centrally maintained current searchable database of 60,000 Canadian businesses - It includes hundreds of specialized manufacturing, service and product specific business directories - Each directory has powerful advanced search and reporting capacity - Business profiles contain comprehensive information on contacts, products, services, trade experience, and technology - Search results can be presented and printed in comprehensive, short or custom reports
Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business is dedicated to promoting the full participation of Aboriginal people and communities in the Canadian economy.
Canadian Council of Better Business Bureaus
The Canadian Council of Better Business Bureaus (CCBBB), established in June of 1966, is the coordinating and licensing body of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) system in Canada. The BBB system is a public service agency financed by the private business sector with the local Bureaus across Canada serving as the action arm of the BBB system. In promoting high ethical standards of business practice, the BBB system serves as a vehicle through which the business community manifests its concern for sound consumer relationships and provides a platform for national and local business on matters of business-consumer policy.
Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work is a Canada-wide network of organizations and individuals. Our mission is to promote and support meaningful and equitable employment of people with disabilities. As innovators and agents of change, we build partnerships, develop skills, share knowledge and influence attitudes.
Canadian Credit Report
Find out what your credit standing is or who might be using your identity to obtain credit.
Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)
The Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC), a federal Crown corporation, plays a central facilitating role for the multi-billion dollar Canadian dairy industry. The CDC's legislated objects are to provide efficient producers of milk and cream with the opportunity of obtaining a fair return for their labour and investment; and to provide consumers with a continuous and adequate supply of dairy products of high quality.
Canadian Drugs & Health Products
Health Canada plays an active role in ensuring that you have access to safe and effective drugs and health products. The Department strives to maintain a balance between the potential health benefits and risks posed by all drugs and health products. Our highest priority in determining the balance is public safety.
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA)
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency promotes environmental assessment as a planning tool to protect and sustain a healthy environment and to meet the expectations of Canadians who want a growing economy in harmony with a healthy environment.
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business, best known for high-profile actions with governments on policies like tax, labour laws and public sector spending, has also achieved many behind-the-scenes changes that have meant real dollars-and-cents benefits to all firms.
Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers - Industry Links
Connecting and Representing Independent and Franchised Grocers from Coast to Coast. The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) is a non-for-profit association founded in 1962. The association's mission is to further the unique interests of Canada's independently and franchised grocers across Canada through progressive partnerships with retailers, suppliers and the consumer.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency - CFIA
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency delivers all federal inspection services related to food; animal health; and plant protection.
Canadian Forest Service
The Canadian Forest Service (CFS) is a science-based policy organization within Natural Resources Canada, a Government of Canada department that helps shape the important contributions of the natural resources sector to the Canadian economy, society and environment.
Canadian Forests
Canadian Forests - Your Internet Gateway to Forestry and the Forest Products Industry in Canada.
Canadian Foundation for Economic Education
Canadian Foundation for Economic Education works to promote and assist the enhanced economic capability of Canadians ? that is, to increase the extent to which Canadians assume their economic roles, and make economic decisions, with competence and confidence
Canadian Franchise Association
The Canadian Franchise Association represents over 400 franchise companies and the professionals who support this way of doing business. Our board of directors represents all regions of the country, and promotes a strong code of ethics as well as the mandatory use of the CFA disclosure document guide. In signing on as a CFA member, a company agrees to give potential franchisees all the information they require to make a viable business decision.
Canadian Grocer
Canadian Grocer is a 115-year-old publication especially written for store operations personnel at supermarket chain head offices, chain and independent supermarket store operators, wholesalers, food brokers and manufacturers of packaged goods and equipment and supplies for supermarkets. It is the only national magazine for the grocery trade in Canada. The intent of Canadian Grocer is to be pro-actively involved in any issue of importance to Canada's grocers, and to keep grocers informed about each other and the issues affecting them.
Canadian Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association
The CHPVA has as its purpose to protect the interests and conserve the rights of those involved in the manufacture, sale and distribution of hardwood veneer and plywood in Canada, and their suppliers.
Canadian Heritage
Canadian Heritage is committed to playing a vital role in the daily lives of Canadians. The Department is responsible for national policies and programs relating to broadcasting, cultural industries, arts, heritage, official languages, Canadian identity, Canadian symbols, exchanges, multiculturalism and sport.
Canadian Home Builders's; Association
Canadian Home Builders' Association -CHBA members represent every area of Canada's housing industry- new home builders and renovators, land developers, trade contractors, product and material manufacturers, building product suppliers, lending institutions, insurance providers, service professionals and others.
Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)
The Mandate of the Canadian Human Rights Commission is to make the Canadian Human Rights Act work for the benefit of all Canadians. There are three main aspects to its work: To provide effective and timely means for resolving individual complaints; To promote knowledge of human rights in Canada and to encourage people to follow principles of equality; and To help reduce barriers to equality in employment and access to services.
Canadian Industry Statistics
Canadian Industry Statistics presents and analyses industry data on the number of establishments, gross domestic product and labour productivity for industry sectors belonging to the Canadian Economy using a few of the latest annual data sources from Statistics Canada.
Canadian Innovation Centre (CIC)
The Canadian Innovation Centre (CIC) is the leading Canadian organization dedicated to assisting inventors and innovative companies. Our range of services includes invention evaluation, technology due diligence, market research, and education programs.
Canadian Intellectual Property Office - CIPO
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office. Information on patents, trade marks, copyrights, industrial design and integrated circuit topography.
Canadian Internet Registration Authority - CIRA
CA.com provides information on how to register for a .ca or Canada Internet domain.
Canadian Legal Information Institute
The Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII) is a not-for-profit organization initiated by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada. CanLII's goal is to make primary sources of Canadian law accessible for free on the Internet. CanLII seeks to gather legislative and judicial texts, as well as legal commentaries, from federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions on a single Web site.
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Association
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, known as the Alliance of Manufacturers & Exporters Canada until October, 2000, was formed through the merger in 1966 of the Canadian Manufacturers Association (CMA) and the Canadian Exporters Association (CEA) For more than 130 years, CME has successfully represented the interests of Canadian business, keeping members on the competitive edge of world-class manufacturing and trade. With strong divisions in every province, CME is a truly national association and the undisputed champion of business issues in Canada.
Canadian Marketing Association (CMA)
The Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) is the largest marketing association in Canada representing the integration and convergence of all marketing disciplines, channels and technologies.
Canadian Parliament
Canadian Parliament
Canadian Patent Database
This database lets you access over 75 years of patent descriptions and images. You can search, retrieve and study more than 1,400,000 patent documents.
Canadian Plywood Association (CANPLY)
Canadian Plywood Association, CANPLY's mission is "To support its Members' strategic opportunities and competitiveness through product certification and global initiatives in market and product development, engineering and quality assurance."
Canadian Rural Partnership - Portal
Canadian Rural Partnership is about operating differently within the federal government to ensure that federal programs, policies and activities provide support to rural communities.
Canadian Standards Association
The Canadian Standards Association is a not-for-profit membership-based association serving business, industry, government and consumers in Canada and the global marketplace. As a solutions-oriented organization, we work in Canada and around the world to develop standards that address real needs, such as enhancing public safety and health. Advancing the quality of life. Helping to preserve the environment. Facilitating trade.
CANADIAN STATISTICS
This selection of summary tables provides an overview of statistical information on Canada?s people, economy and governments. Unless otherwise noted, all information is provided at the national level.
Canadian Technology Network - CTN
If you run a small or medium-sized technology related business in Canada, the Canadian Technology Network can give you access to a wide range of technology and related business assistance through a cross-country network of advisors. These advisors are prepared to work with you to identify your needs and help you find solutions to your technology challenges. Each advisor is employed by an organization known for its technology or related business competence. Advisors are linked together to optimize the identification and delivery of the right advice or expertise to meet your needs.
Canadian Tourism Commission
Canadian Tourism Commission. If you operate a business that helps promote tourism in Canada, and your livelihood depends on the success of the tourism industry, we have the latest tools to help you succeed....join the ever increasing group of businesses that are making a difference...become a member of the Canadian Tourism Exchange (CTX). It's free!
Canadian Trade Commissioner
Access over 500 Trade Commissioners in Your Target Market
Canadian Trade Index
Use Canadian Trade Index as a complement to Canadian Company Capabilities. It's always a good idea to refer to more than one directory in order to compile a complete a profile as possible.
Canadian Venture Capital Association - Directory
The CVCA ? Canada?s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association ? represents the majority of private equity companies in Canada, with over 1000 members. CVCA members have over $50 billion in capital under management, in three distinct market segments.
Canadian Women's Business Network - Business Ezine
The Canadian Women's Business Network, or CWBN, is an established online network for women that began in 1996. We're one of the original pioneer web sites that began when there was very little online content available for businesses, especially women's businesses. CWBN is a site for women, made by women. (there are a lot of men using our site's resources and contributing to our content too)
Canadian Womens Foundation - CWF
Canadian Women''s Foundation (CWF) is Canadas first and only national public foundation dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls through economic and social change. The Foundation raises funds and makes grants to charitable projects that help women and girls achieve greater self-reliance and economic independence.
Canadian Wood Council - CWC
The Canadian Wood Council CWC is the national association representing Canadian manufacturers of wood products used in construction. The Council ensures market access for wood products by working in codes and standards, producing and communicating technical information, helping to provide education programs for students and construction professionals, and co-ordinating special programs such as Wood is Good and the Wood WORKS! Project. The CWC mission is to ensure market access in order to maintain and expand markets for Canadian wood products in North America.
Canadian Youth Business Foundation - Portal
The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is the only national organization in Canada that enables young entrepreneurs to pursue their aspirations of building successful enterprises by providing business assistance not otherwise accessible to them.
Canam Consultants Ltd.
Established in 1997 to assist the large number of skilled and business professionals wishing to migrate to a new country, but wanting to reduce the time, confusion and frustration so often associated with the application process, Canam, today is reckoned as one of the front runners in Immigration consulting in the Indian sub continent.
Career Edge - Canada's Internship Organization
Career Edge Organization provides an opportunity for employers to gain access to skilled talent consisting of graduates (Career Edge), graduates with disabilities (Ability Edge), and internationally qualified professionals (Career Bridge).
Career Planning and Labour Market Information
Labour market information for British Columbia
Career Planning Information
Work Futures provides a comprehensive description of close to 200 occupations as they relate directly to the B.C. labour market. It is for learners, individuals interested in changing careers or re-entering the labour market, and for career practitioners.
CARFAC (Canadian Artists' Representation)
CARFAC (Canadian Artists' Representation/le Front des artistes canadiens) is incorporated federally as a non-profit corporation that is the national voice of Canada's visual artists. Its objectives are to promote a socio-economic climate that is conducive to the production of visual arts in Canada, to promote the visual arts in Canada, and to conduct research and to engage in public education for these purposes.
CCH Canadian Limited
Since 1946, CCH Canadian has produced information products that help its customers take command of complex regulatory issues in tax, financial planning, human resources, business and law. CCH is one of Canada's largest and most respected professional information providers.
CED Technical Assistance Program (CEDTAP)
The Community Economic Development Technical Assistance Program. CEDTAP helps community-based organizations engaged in CED by supporting technical assistance, study tours, target group initiatives and requests for computer hardware and software. CEDTAP is also committed to strengthening the CED sector as a whole by disseminating innovative models, funding the development of tools and resources, and organizing learning events.
Center for Business Planning
This Center includes a collection of resources for planning your business, documenting your plan and evaluating your strategy. They show some examples of business plans on their site.
Center for Women's Business Research
Center for Women's Business Research is the premier source of knowledge about women business owners and their enterprises worldwide.
Centre for Entrepreneurship Education & Development
CEED - Centre for Entrepreneurship Education & Development Incorporated is an innovation centre that assists governments, organizations and communities in helping people achieve their potential through entrepreneurship.
Certification Canada
Certification Canada promotes the use of internationally recognized sustainable forest management certification standards in Canada in order for Canadian producers to continually move towards sustainable forest management, secure a sustainable supply of raw material, and to ensure marketplace acceptance of Canadian forest products.
Chang & Boos - Private Law firm - US Immigration
Chang & Boos is an internationally recognized law firm practicing exclusively in the field of United States and Canadian immigration. It currently operates offices in Toronto, Canada; Ottawa, Canada; and Bellingham, Washington. U.S. immigration matters are handled by all three offices; Canadian immigration matters are handled only by the Toronto and Ottawa offices.
Co-operatives Secretariat
The Co-operatives Secretariat was created in 1987 from the Co-operatives Section of Agriculture Canada to improve the relationship between Canadian co-operatives and the numerous federal departments and agencies known to have legislation or policies affecting co-operatives.
Columbia Basin Trust - CBT
COLUMBIA BASIN TRUST is a regional corporation created in 1995 to work with residents of the Canadian Columbia Basin to promote social, economic, and environmental well being in the region most affected by dam construction from the Columbia River Treaty.
Commerce Council of Canada
GS1 Canada is a not-for-profit, industry-led association that develops, promotes and maintains global standards for the identification of goods, services, locations and related e-commerce communication.
COMPAS
Compass - Many surveys in areas of: business, consumer, elections, health, policy, unity, sports, taxes, etc. COMPAS is a public affairs, marketing, and social research firm.
Competition Bureau
The Competition Bureau is responsible for administration and enforcement of the Competition Act and three Standards-based Acts. Its role is to promote and maintain fair competition so that Canadians can benefit from lower prices, product choice and quality services.
Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act
This guide provides an outline to the packaging and labelling requirements for prepackaged, non-food consumer products subject to the federal Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Regulations.
Consumer Protection Act
Consumer Protection Act
Consumer Taxation Branch of BC - PST
Welcome to the Consumer Taxation Branch. Here you will find helpful information about British Columbia's: sales tax (PST) hotel/motel/B&B room tax, tobacco tax, fuel tax, horse racing tax.
Contracts Canada site - Selling to the Government
The Canadian federal government is a huge market for businesses large and small. As a supplier wanting to sell to the government, you need basic information on how the purchasing is done, who the contacts are and, most importantly, how you can find opportunities. The Contracts Canada site has this information to help you get started.
Copyrights
Frequently Asked Questions about copyrights
Council of Forest Industries - COFI
The Council of Forest Industries is the provincial voice of the BC forest industry. Representing over 100 forest companies and six trade associations, our vision is global competitiveness for the industry.
Craft Association of BC
The Craft Association of BC provides resource information to learn and participate in the development and appreciation of excellence in crafts.
Credit Reports
Find out how to obtain your personall credit history and score. Other good info on how to obtain & keep good credit.
Cyber Help for Organic Farmers
Cyber help for organic farmers is targeted on increasing organic agriculture information resources through the Internet and upgrading farmers' skills in accessing Internet information, this project includes providing technical information, training courses, seminars and enhanced electronic resources to organic farmers and farmers interested in exploring the organic approach.