Trade and Investment Office: Paris

What we do

Assist French and Belgian companies in priority sectors to expand into Canada and access the North American market through a base in Ontario by:

• Providing market data and intelligence, including information on business costs and incentives;
• Establishing connections to government, institutional, and private sector partners to assist companies bring their expansion plans to completion;
• Facilitating site visits and providing expertise and guidance throughout the expansion process.

Assist Ontario exporters of value-added goods and services to access new markets by:

• Providing customized market guidance on doing business in France and Belgium;
• Organizing pre-qualified meetings for Ontario companies to present their products and services to French and Belgian buyers;
• Partnering with key stakeholders to deliver incoming and outgoing export-related trade missions and participation in trade shows;
• Facilitating connections with distributors and other potential business partners in France and Belgium.

Why Ontario

• Ontario is the economic powerhouse of Canada and the ideal gateway to North America.
• Ontario offers a range of incentives for businesses, including government grants, loans, tax credits and support services.
• Ontario is home to the most highly-skilled and educated workers in the world.
• Ontario is the preferred location of a broad range of industries using the cutting-edge technology to create new and innovative solutions to address the world’s greatest challenges.