Government Roles in International Business

Embassies

located in capital cities of countries, providing emergency services for families and individuals visiting

Offices

found in capital and major cities

support Canada's foreign aid programs, specific projects

limited services

provides Canadian business owners means to meet potential consumers, partners, and other organizations to expand and improve upon their own businesses

Team Canada

Junior Team Canada

youth that helps establish countries culture while discussing about agriculture, development, leadership, and social responsibility

EX: called Team Canada and Junior Team Canada

- provide protection for workers and consumers

providing safe working conditions, making sure imports are not hazardous to individuals around them

government laws allow trade and agreements upon foreign countries, but implements structure and law with starting an international business

Business Start-Up

EX: Canada only requires an online application

Non-Canadians can easily start up a business

EX: American Apparel had to undergo 13 different levels of government and comply with request of information trying to establish business in China

governments establish presence in foreign countries to help their business strive

Canada has over 150 trade offices worldwide