Grants and Contributions:
Stimulate the engagement of Canadian industry associations, their members, and non-member firms in international markets, in order to expand commercial linkages and facilitate future successes abroad, as measured by analysis of recipient performance reports and surveys.
The purpose of the CanExport Program is to build stronger and more competitive Canadian capacity to effectively compete in the global economy as set out in the New Trade and Investment Strategy. This is achieved by attracting foreign direct investment, by increasing Canadian innovation and commercialization opportunities, by increasing Canadian business’s share in foreign markets and by assisting Canadian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) seek to develop new export opportunities and markets.