What is the Government's Role In International Business (Ajit/Huzzzzzzzy)

GOVERNMENT EMBASSIES

Provides Variety of consular services around the world for Canadian travelling, studying, living, or working abroad

Located in the capital cities of countries

Provides a full range of serivces

Ex: Canadian Embassies located in USA, Mexico, Japan

TRADE MISSIONS

Promote international business to other countries

Organized through DFAIT (Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade)

Group (Team Canada) visits a particular country/region & focuses on a specific industry

Provides Canadian business people with an opportunity to meet potential customer, suppliers, or key contacts

Gather Market

Junior Team Canada (Canadian Youth)

Meet with international businesses to gather cultural business info and make critical contact

Establishing Import/Export Laws
- setting specific rules/laws so imports and exports are maintained

Setting Tariffs
- protect domestic employment
- protect consumers (ex of not importing beef from USA b/c beef may be diseased

Maintaining Membership in Trade Organizations and Negotiating Trade Agreements
- be on good terms with other countries
- economy can prosper within your country and others

GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS

Minimum Wage

Employer must follow established safety standards

Register with CRA ( Canada Revenue Agency)

Canadians need single online application to start business

TRADE OFFICES

help Canadian businesses export products

lower costs by providing market intelligence and expertise

Establish presence in foreign countries to help businesses operate there