Services by Buyer Type
Service catalog grouped by the buyer on the other side: importers and distributors, government and enterprise procurement, online end-demand, or the market as a whole.
Importers & Distributors
Direct to the channel partners who stock and distribute your product.
Non-US Buyer Acquisition — Find Importers and Distributors Every Month
Find non-US buyers every month. A funded service that delivers vetted importers and distributors to your export team monthly, per market, up to 50% covered by CanExport.
Find Non-US Buyers in Any Language — Local-Language Buyer Discovery
Find non-US buyers hidden in local-language databases that English-only tools never see. A funded discovery service for importers and distributors who buy in French, German, Hindi, and more.
Win Non-US Buyers from Competitors — Displacement Campaign
Find non-US buyers who already import from your competitors and win them. A funded displacement campaign targets buyers currently supplied from other countries, up to 50% covered by CanExport.
Buyer Qualification — Only Meet Buyers Worth Meeting
Qualify your inbound and outbound non-US buyer leads before you spend a meeting. A funded buyer-acquisition service.
Appointment Setting — Fill Your Sales Calendar With Meetings
Book meetings with qualified non-US buyers on your calendar. A funded market-visit service that fills your pipeline.
First-Order Facilitation — Onboard New Buyers and Close the First Order
Turn a first order into a relationship. Onboarding, documentation, and customs facilitation for your new non-US buyer, up to 50% funded by CanExport.
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Reactivation Campaigns — Bring Lapsed Buyers Back
Re-engage non-US buyers who went quiet and win them back. A funded buyer-acquisition service.
Non-US Buyer Discovery Trip — Meet Vetted Importers and Distributors
Find non-US buyers with a funded buyer discovery trip. 20-30 pre-booked meetings with vetted importers and distributors in a new market, up to 50% covered by CanExport.
Shared Buyer Discovery Trips — Go Together, Share the Cost
Share a funded buyer discovery trip with complementary Canadian exporters. Split the cost, share the logistics, and meet more buyers per market.
Buyer Roundtables — Bring the Buyers to You
Host a buyer roundtable or reverse trade show where qualified buyers come to meet you. A funded market-development service.
Build an In-Market Agent and Distributor Network
Find, vet, and onboard agents and distributors who will actually sell for you in a new market. A funded network-build service, up to 50% covered by CanExport.
Independent Sales Rep Management — Run Your Reps Like a Team
Manage your independent sales reps and agents in a new market with quotas, coaching, and accountability. A funded channel-management service.
Agent Performance Monitoring — Know Which Reps Sell and Which Do Not
Track your agents' performance with KPIs and incentives, and fix underperformers. A funded channel-management service with a monthly scorecard.
Distributor Channel Health — Know If Your Channel Is Actually Working
Audit your distributor and channel performance in a non-US market. A funded channel-management service.
Distributor Contract Support — Negotiate In-Market Terms Confidently
Get local counsel on your side when negotiating distributor and agent contracts abroad. Funded as legal advice, up to 50% covered by CanExport. Delivered through a vetted partner.
In-Market Channel Training — Train Your Agents to Sell Your Product Right
Train your agents and distributors to sell your product correctly in their market. A funded training program delivered on the ground.
Service Partner Certification — Certify the Partners Who Represent You
Certify and audit the service partners who represent your brand abroad. A funded compliance service that keeps your partners up to standard.
Rep Network Expansion — Grow Your Agent Network Across Regions
Expand your agent and distributor network from one market to adjacent regions. A funded channel-management service for multi-region growth.
Government & Enterprise Procurement
Public and enterprise buyers who buy through tenders.
Tender Identification and Alerts — Never Miss a Non-US Tender
Get the right non-US tenders in your inbox. A funded tender-identification service that monitors portals per market and commodity.
Procurement Registration — Get Registered to Bid
Register your company on government and enterprise procurement portals in your target markets. A funded tender service.
Tender Eligibility and Documentation — Bid Ready
Assemble the compliance and eligibility documentation for non-US tenders. A funded tender-preparation service.
Localized Bid Response — Write Bids That Win in the Market's Language
Draft your bid response for non-US tenders, localized and reviewed locally. A funded tender-preparation service.
Tender Consortium Formation — Bid Together, Win Bigger
Form a consortium with complementary Canadian exporters to win tenders you could not win alone. A funded tender service.
Bid Bonds and Guarantees — Secure the Tender With EDC
Prepare the bid bonds and guarantees your non-US tender requires. A funded EDC-guarantee service. Delivered through a vetted partner.
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Framework Agreement Pursuit — Win Recurring Procurement
Identify and win the framework agreements that bring recurring non-US contracts. A funded tender service.
Local Subcontractor Qualification — Meet Local-Content Requirements
Find and qualify local subcontractors to meet tender local-content rules. A funded channel-management service.
Public-Sector Relationship Program — Get to Know the Buyers
Build relationships with the public-sector buyers behind your non-US tenders. A funded market-visit service.
Strategic Exports Office Alignment — Win High-Value Deals
Align with Canada's Strategic Exports Office and pursue high-value non-US deals. A funded opportunity service.
GAC Trade Mission Enrolment — Join a Government-Led Mission
Get your company enrolled in a Government of Canada-led trade mission and prepared for it. A funded delegation service.
End-Market & Online Demand
Buyers reached through marketplaces, web, and digital channels.
Local Landing Pages — Convert Non-US Visitors Into Leads
Build and test localized landing pages for your market campaigns. A funded marketing service.
In-Market SEO and Content — Get Found by Buyers in Their Language
Rank in search in your target market's language. A funded SEO and content-localization service that makes non-US demand find you.
Digital Advertising for Importers — Reach Buyers on LinkedIn, Google, and Alibaba
Run advertising aimed at non-US importers on LinkedIn, Google, and Alibaba. A funded advertising service for each market. Delivered through a vetted partner.
Lead-Gen Voice Outreach — Call and Qualify Non-US Importers
Call and qualify non-US importers at scale, in their language. A funded buyer-acquisition service that works the phones for you.
Local Marketplace Presence — Sell Where Your Market Buys
Get your products listed and optimized on Alibaba and local B2B marketplaces. A funded e-commerce service. Delivered through a vetted partner.
Virtual Phone Numbers — Be a Local Company in Their Eyes
Get local virtual phone numbers and in-country presence so non-US buyers can reach you locally. A funded contact-presence service. Delivered through a vetted partner.
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WhatsApp Buyer Nurture — Keep Non-US Buyers Warm
Nurture non-US buyers on WhatsApp and Telegram in their language. A funded buyer-acquisition service that keeps your pipeline moving.
Virtual Trade Mission — Meet Non-US Buyers Without Travel
Run a virtual trade mission with live meetings and interpretation, and meet non-US buyers without leaving home. A funded market-visit service.
Localized Case Studies — Proof That Speaks Your Market's Language
Localize your case studies and testimonials for non-US buyers. A funded marketing-materials service that builds in-market proof.
Multilingual FAQ and Support Content — Answer Buyers in Their Language
Build localized FAQ and support content for your non-US buyers. A funded marketing-materials service.
Local Data Privacy and Compliance — Sell Legally Online
Make your digital presence compliant with GDPR and local data-privacy law. A funded legal-compliance service. Delivered through a vetted partner.
Voice Market Surveys — Hear From Real Buyers
Run buyer surveys in the market's language and hear from real non-US buyers. A funded market-research service.
All Buyers (Market-Wide)
Market entry, trade shows, setup, funding, and support that serve the whole market.
Export-Readiness Assessment — Know If You Are Ready
Assess your export readiness against a target market before you commit. A funded export-readiness service.
Market-Entry Intelligence Report — Decide With Evidence
Get a market-entry intelligence report for your target market, validated on the ground. A funded market-research service.
Country-Risk and Sanctions Check — Enter Markets With Your Eyes Open
Check the country risk and sanctions exposure of a target market before you enter. A funded compliance service.
Tariff and Regulatory Briefings — Know What Changes and What It Means
Get briefed on tariff and regulatory changes in your non-US markets. A funded market-development service.
Local Market Pulse — A Weekly Read on Your Market
Get a weekly market digest in your target market's language. A funded market-research service.
Market-Test Samples Program — Test Demand Before You Commit
Send samples to vetted non-US buyers and test real demand before you commit to a market. A funded sampling program, up to 50% covered by CanExport.
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Account-Intelligence Alerts — Act on Your Buyers' News
Get alerts when something changes at your non-US buyer accounts. A funded market-development service.
CanExport Application Pack — Get Your Grant Approved
Get a complete CanExport application pack prepared for your market-entry project. A funded grant-application service.
Provincial Grant Alignment — Stack Every Dollar You Qualify For
Map your provincial grants and stack them with federal funding. A funded provincial-program service.
EDC Financing Pack — Get the Guarantee and Insurance You Need
Prepare your EDC financing, guarantee, and insurance paperwork for export. A funded EDC-support service.
Trade Diversification Corridors Alignment — Ride the Corridors
Align your export plans with Canada's Trade Diversification Corridors and their funding. A funded corridor service.
Grant Activity Documentation — Prove Every Dollar
Document your eligible expenses so your grant claim is clean and approved. A funded grant-compliance service.
Trade Show Participation — Select, Book, and Staff Your Stand
Pick the right non-US trade show, book your stand, and staff it with pre-booked buyer meetings. A funded trade-show program, up to 50% covered by CanExport.
Pre-Book Trade Show Meetings with Real Buyers
Turn a trade show into a pipeline: pre-booked, vetted buyer meetings at the show before you go. Funded as a trade-show activity, up to 50% covered by CanExport.
Trade Show Booth Content — Materials That Sell in the Buyer's Language
Localized booth copy, brochures, and video for your trade show stand. A funded marketing-materials service.
Canadian Regional Showcase Stand — Present Your Province at a Show
Showcase your region and commodity on a shared Canadian stand at a non-US trade show. A funded trade-show service. Delivered through a vetted partner.
Team Canada Mission Preparation — Arrive Ready to Win
Prepare for a Team Canada trade mission with market briefings, positioning, and protocol. A funded mission-preparation service.
Delegation Logistics and Protocol — Travel Right, Present Right
Handle the logistics and protocol of your market delegation — visas, travel, itineraries. A funded travel-and-meetings service. Delivered through a vetted partner.
Sector and Commodity Deep-Dive Missions — Go Deep Before You Commit
Run a deep-dive mission on your sector or commodity in a target market. A funded market-visit service.
Post-Show Follow-Up — Turn Show Leads into Orders
Follow up your trade show leads before they go cold. A funded buyer-acquisition service that works every lead from the show.
Foreign Subsidiary Setup — Incorporate and Operate Abroad
Establish a compliant foreign subsidiary in your target market. A funded foreign-setup service with local lawyers and accountants. Delivered through a vetted partner.
Foreign Trade Office Setup — Establish a Compliant Local Presence
Set up a trade office or market presence abroad with entity and compliance handled. A funded foreign-setup service, up to 50% covered by CanExport. Delivered through a vetted partner.
Entity Good-Standing Maintenance — Never Miss a Filing
Keep your foreign entities in good standing with filings, renewals, and fees handled on schedule. A funded compliance service.
Foreign Warehouse and 3PL — Store and Ship Locally
Stand up warehousing and logistics in your target market and manage your 3PL. A funded logistics service. Delivered through a vetted partner.
Import and Export Facilitation — Clear the Border Without Friction
Handle documentation, licensing, and customs for your cross-border shipments. A funded export-facilitation service. Delivered through a vetted partner.
Destination Compliance Monitoring — Keep Selling, Legally
Track the certifications, licences, and renewals required to keep selling in each market. A funded compliance service.
Product Certification — Get the Marks Your Market Requires
Get your product certified for your target market — CE, BIS, JIS, and more. A funded certification service. Delivered through a vetted partner.
IP Protection in Target Markets — File Before You Sell
Protect your trademarks and patents in the markets you enter. A funded IP-protection service. Delivered through a vetted partner.
In-Market Banking and Payments — Get Paid in Local Currency
Set up local banking and payments so you can receive and pay in your target market. A funded foreign-setup service. Delivered through a vetted partner.
Local Payroll and Employment — Hire Compliantly Abroad
Set up payroll and compliant employment for your in-market team. A funded foreign-setup service. Delivered through a vetted partner.
After-Sales Support Hub — Support Your Non-US Buyers in Their Language
Give your non-US buyers after-sales support in their own language. A funded customer-support service for parts, warranty, and service questions. Delivered through a vetted partner.
After-Sales Voice Support — Answer Support Calls in the Buyer's Language
Answer your non-US buyers' support calls and chats in their language. A funded customer-support service. Delivered through a vetted partner.
Export Team Training — Build the Team That Wins Markets
Train your export team with localized modules and in-market sessions. A funded training service. Delivered through a vetted partner.
Export Success Reporting — Turn Wins Into Proof
Document your export wins and turn them into case studies. A funded marketing and market-development service.
Productized Lines
Bundled, data-backed services at the core of the offering.
Funding Aligner - Your Funded Activity, Delivered, Reimbursed
Match your product and market to the federal and provincial programs that fund your export activities; get a program-aligned business case, application pack, and clean claim documentation. A funded grant-service.
Trade-Intelligence Data API - Market and Buyer Data on Tap
Structured, current market, tariff, buyer, and program data delivered as a dashboard and API/MCP tools. A funded data subscription.
Tender Radar - The Right Non-US Tenders, Early
Monitor the procurement portals and frameworks in your target markets and get the tenders that match your product and capacity, as alerts and an API feed. A funded tender-monitoring service.
Tariff-Response and Diversification - Your Non-US Plan, Started
Assess the tariff impact, pick the highest-fit non-US market, and start a funded buyer pipeline there within 30 days - with the funded plan and working-capital access where needed.
Market-Entry Pack - One Market, Data and Execution, Funded
A per-market bundle: market-entry intelligence, program alignment, vetted buyer pipeline, and the funded plan - so you enter one non-US market with evidence and a pipeline, not a guess.
Buyer Pipeline - Vetted Non-US Buyers, Contacted, Every Month
A monthly batch of vetted importers and distributors matched to your product, contacted for you in their language - and the pipeline kept full. A funded buyer-acquisition service.
Sector focus: alcohol & beverage exporters
The US import ban on Canadian alcohol took effect September 29, 2026. Canada exported $1.36B in alcohol in 2023 - 90% to the US, about two-thirds of it spirits. Rye, whisky, wine, beer, vermouth, vodka, tequila and rum now need non-US buyers fast.
This service works the same way for every sector: alcohol and beverage, dairy and agri-food, seafood, manufacturing, and technology. Pick a market in the Global Markets hub, check the trade agreement, and let us do the work - grant-eligible clients can claim up to 50% of their eligible costs back via CanExport and EDC.
