Foreign Direct Investment & Trade Relationships

Canada is the only country to have Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with all other countries in the G7. Canada is also the only G7 country with preferential FTA access to the world’s two largest economies, the European Union and the United States.

Export-ready international enterprises can develop strong relationships to obtain essential resources, skilled labour, and streamlined shipping and logistics that bring efficiency and value to their operations.

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Ready for Investment

With a rich supply of resources across various industries, intelligent logistics to bring raw materials in and send finished goods out, and a deep pool of skilled labour, B.C. brings a natural advantage to investors around the world.

Trade and Investment Agreements

Doing business with B.C. brings you the access, predictability, streamlined processes and reduced costs that come with one of the world’s most open trade and investment economies.

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Trade Diversification Strategy

Looking for new global opportunities or interested in exporting for the first time? British Columbia’s Trade Diversification Strategy highlights the province’s action plan for supporting businesses to pursue new export opportunities and increasing the number and diversity of B.C. businesses who export.

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Key Markets

United States

The United States and Canada have maintained a strong trade and investment relationship over many years.

China

Often referred to as Canada’s gateway to Asia and Asia’s gateway to Canada, British Columbia has a long history of positive international trade…

Japan

B.C. and Japan enjoy a stable and diverse commercial relationship covering trade, investment, and innovation.

South Korea

South Korea is the fourth largest economy in Asia and is home to a well-established and competitive democracy.

United Kingdom

British Columbia and the United Kingdom (U.K.) are connected through the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement as well as through a range…

Europe

With a long history of trade arrangements benefitting both regions, Canada and the E.U. have a strong foundation of powerful frameworks, processes,…

India

With one of the largest economies in the world alongside a rising middle class, there is ample trade and investment opportunity in India.

Singapore

With one of Asia’s highest levels of GDP per capita, Singapore has established a highly developed and politically stable market.

Philippines

As a well-established exporter of electronic components and services with a low-cost and highly educated workforce, the Philippines is home to an…

Vietnam

As a country with a prominent international trade presence, there are many opportunities for B.C. companies to seek new collaborations and…

Indonesia

As a G20 member with a strong democracy and social stability, Indonesia maintains a positive trade and investment relationship with British Columbia.

Mexico

B.C. and Mexico maintain strong economic ties through the CUSMA and CPTPP trade agreements.

Taiwan

Taiwan and B.C. have a well-established relationship with approximately 45,000 Taiwanese Canadians residing in B.C.