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David B. Weiner – Senior Trade Commissioner Consulate General of Canada - Detroit

David B. Weiner – Senior Trade Commissioner Consulate General of Canada - Detroit. I’m From the Government & I’m Here to Help. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT). Represents Canada around the world through embassies, consulates and trade offices,

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David B. Weiner – Senior Trade Commissioner Consulate General of Canada - Detroit

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  1. David B. Weiner – Senior Trade CommissionerConsulate General of Canada - Detroit

  2. I’m From the Government & I’m Here to Help

  3. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) • Represents Canada around the world through • embassies, consulates and trade offices, • participation in multilateral institutions, and • international treaties and arrangements. Canada has diplomatic and consular offices in over 270 locations in 180 countries.

  4. The CanadianTrade Commissioner Service (TCS) Located in • offices across Canada, and • more than 150 cities worldwide. Canada’s most comprehensive network of international trade professionals.

  5. Building Canada’s economy The TCS promotes Canada’s economic interests in the global marketplace. The TCS facilitates • Foreign-market access • Trade leads • Exports • Business contacts • Events • Technology transfer • Licensing agreements • Joint-venture development • Investment in Canada • R&D Partnerships

  6. Our clients • are small, medium and large companies; • are established in Canada; • do business abroad; and • have researched their market(s). • We help you: • Export • Invest abroad • Seek technology and capital • Develop R&D partnerships

  7. Delivering value to businesses We can help your company succeed globally and lower your costs of doing business through four key services: • Preparation for international markets • Market-potential assessment • Qualified contacts • Problem solving

  8. Preparing for international markets Our trade commissioners in Canada help you: • determine whether you are internationally competitive; • decide on a target market; • collect market and industry information; and • enhance your international business strategies to export, invest and innovate.

  9. Assessing market potential Trade commissioners in Canada and abroad can help you assess your business’ market potential with • market intelligence, and • advice on improving your market penetration strategy.

  10. Finding qualified contacts Global reach The TCS has contacts abroad that can bolster your business’ success and provide the local knowledge you need. Canadian presence The TCS can link you to the vast Canadian trade network, trade missions, and advise you on trade fairs in your sector. “The TCS are well-respected by contacts around the world. When the TCS introduces us to a potential client, that’s one of the best references we can have.” Marc St-Onge, TelcoBridges, Boucherville, Quebec

  11. Resolving problems Issues abroad are bound to arise. As officials of the Government of Canada, trade commissioners have the necessary access, credibility and experience to open doors. “People recognize the significance of the TCS. All over the world the Canadian government is highly perceived and the TCS uses that position to help and support Canadian companies around the globe.” Orlando Morante, Imaging Dynamics, Calgary

  12. Detroit’s 4-State Territory

  13. Our Territory is Similar to Canada • Population of 32.23 million • Just under Canada’s pop. of 34 million • Combined GSP $1.286 trillion in 2010 • Slightly less than Canada’s GDP $1.33 trillion

  14. A Major Centre of Business • Busiest Border Crossings • Ambassador, Blue Water, & Sault Ste. Marie International Bridges • 41% of Canadian exports to US • 43% of Canada – US trade (Ambassador 25%; Blue Water 16%; Intl Bridge 2%) • Car & Train Tunnels • 10% of the United States’ Fortune 500 • OH 23; MI 18; KY 6; IN 5 • Home to USA’s Domestic Car Companies • Assembly operations in all 4 states • HQ to 2 of USA’s 3 Aero Engine Companies • GE Aviation, OH and Rolls Royce, IN

  15. Canadian Exports to Key Markets 2012

  16. Canada’s Importance to our Territory

  17. International Business Development

  18. Our Priority Sectors

  19. Contact us Consulate General of Canada - Detroit David B. Weiner, Consul & Senior Trade Commissioner Tel: (313) 446-7020 E-mail: DTROT.InfoCentre@International.gc.ca Web: www.detroit.gc.ca tradecommissioner.gc.ca

  20. Contact us today The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service Everywhere you do business 110+ years of experience 150+ cities worldwide 18 regional offices across Canada infoexport.gc.ca 1-888-306-9991

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