Canadian Government Role in International Business
Canadian trade missions are strategic trips organized by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade to promote international business and Canadian culture. These missions involve representatives from Canadian businesses, government officials, and sometimes a specialized youth group known as Junior Team Canada.
Team Canada visited Libya on an oil and gas mission and South Africa on an electricity mission.
in august 2009, junior team Canada visited Ecuador and Panama on a mission that focused on agriculture, rural development, enhancing youth leadership, and social responsibility
The ream creates a video and series of reports at the completion of each trip
the ream promotes Canadian culture/businesses in an effort to develop Canadian Identity aka brand Canada
Theses Canadian youth meet with international businesses, gather cultural and business information, and make critical contracts.
In addition Team Canada, there is also Junior Team Canada.
The Canadian group visits particular countries/regions and focuses on a specific industry.
Representatives of Canadian businesses accompany the prime minister, the Minister of International Trade and/or senior officials with DFAIT
Trade missions are organized through the department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
-government promotes international business through trade missions
Consulates
These are located in major cities, but do not always provide a full range of services. For example, there are consulates in Munich, Germany, and Chongqing, china
Consulates general
These are located in major cities that are not capitals. There are offices in cities such as LA and SAO PAULO, Brazil
Permanent missions
These offices are located in major international organizations such as the UN, the WTO, and the EU.
High commissions
provide the same services as embassies, but are located in Commonwealth countries (Australia, Great Britain)
Embassies
located in capital cities of international countries and provide full range of serviecs
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In order to start a business, you need proper paperwork.
Must register with CRA (Canadian Revenue Agency) and will receive:
Payroll deduction information
An import/export account
A corporate income tax account
A registration number
a gst/hst number
Canadian Government Role in International Business by Mohamed Bahgat
Government Embassies, High Commissions, and Consulates
Ways government affects international trade and business
Ordering embargoes
Building infrastructure, such as roads and sewer systems
Establishing environmental policies
Military Systems
Education
Signing tax treaties with foreign governments
Determining fiscal policy, including currency exchange
Determining monetary policy, including currency exchange rates
Establishing immigration laws
Maintaining membership in trade organizations and negotiating trade agreements
Setting tarrifs
Establishing import and export laws
Trade Offices
they help canada import/export/invest
Canada has trade offices in 150 cities worldwide
Governments establish a trade offices in other countries to help there business operate in those countries
Government Regulations
Employers/Businesses must follow these rules/regulations
Ex. Minimum Wage, limited working hours due to school, etc
Governments set rules/regulations that affect businesses