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You can use BC Bid to access procurement opportunities from government ministries, crown corporations and other public sector agencies.

Contracts Canada
If you are a supplier wanting to do business with the federal government, this site has information you need to understand how the government does its buying.
http://www.contractscanada.gc.ca/

The CCC offers Canadian exporters unique business solutions to access government procurement markets worldwide, and export-contracting expertise. From business leads to contract negotiations and contract management, the CCC works with Canadian companies to close export sales on the best possible terms and conditions.
www.ccc.ca    
Tel: 800-748-8191
Export Development Canada (EDC)
EDC provides an array of valuable services to Canadian exporters, such as financing, insurance and market expertise. EDC enables exporters to provide competitive repayment terms to buyers, expand to new markets, and increase access to working capital.
www.edc.ca   
Tel: 866-283-2957                   TTY: 866-574-0451

INAC, The Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Businesses
The PSAB applies to all federal government departments and agencies. Federal Crown Corporations are encouraged to adopt similar measures to increase the amount of contracting they do with Aboriginal business.
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ecd/ab/psa/index-eng.asp

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
The Government of Canada buys about $13 billion worth of goods and services each year from thousands of suppliers, including Aboriginal suppliers. PWGSC is the federal government’s primary purchasing agency.
www.pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

Team Canada Inc (TCI)
TCI offers a range of guides and tools to help businesses become export-ready, including:
-Roadmap to Exporting – to provide a list of exporting services 
(www.exportsource.ca/roadmap) 
-Export Diagnostic - to help evaluate a company's export-readiness and provide useful feedback on areas for potential improvement
(www.exportsource.ca/diagnostic) 
-Step-by-Step Guide to Exporting – to walk businesses through the exporting process 
(www.exportsource.ca/stepbystep) 
-Going Global Workshops – to provide half-day workshops that help entrepreneurs 
acquire exporting skills.
(www.goingglobal.ca)

 
 

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