About Trade and Invest BC
Trade and Invest BC works with international enterprises to help them build strong connections to the resources, skills and businesses that make British Columbia (B.C.) the natural place to work, live and invest.
We are here to match sellers with buyers, investors with opportunities, and companies with talented employees, whether they’re selling products or services to the people of B.C. or working with our local communities to export products worldwide.
Our experienced team of trade and investment professionals have access to a global network of representatives in China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, Taiwan, India, Europe, Mexico and the United States.
How We Support Businesses
- Assist in commercial location identification and site selection.
- Provide information on transportation infrastructure and logistics gateways.
- Offer introductions to sector associations, industries and provide cluster insight.
- Facilitate understanding and solutions for talent, skilled workforce and labour mobility
- Facilitate engagement with professional advisors on legal, compliance and tax matters
- Help navigating and offering referrals within government agencies on First Nations, business and regulatory processes.
- Identify high potential investment opportunities and offer industry insight.
- Introductions to sector associations and local industry contacts.
- Introductions to companies seeking investments to expand.
- Provide knowledge on local innovation hubs and connections to entrepreneurial opportunities.
- Introductions to local venture capital networks.
- Assist in navigating government export programs and financial supports.
- Advice and coaching in international expansion and exporter development.
- Support Team BC missions and trade events.
- Match buyers and sellers in local and foreign markets.
- Provide insight on trade agreements and barriers.
- Introductions to trade representatives in foreign markets.
- Market entry assistance in international markets.
Trade & Invest BC Resources
Interested in reading more about Trade & Invest BC? Visit our brochures page and access a range of digital brochures with topics ranging from Sector profiles, Free Trade Agreements and B.C. Advantages, in a range of languages.
Additional Resources About British Columbia
Immigrating to B.C.
WelcomeBC connects new residents of B.C. and those seeking to immigrate here with tools, resources, and information they need to find a job, join a community, and discover all the benefits of British Columbia.
Visiting B.C.
Much of B.C.’s global awareness as a destination is due to the work of the skilled professionals at Destination BC. HelloBC is your starting point for planning your next visit to B.C. and a spectacular vacation.
Studying in B.C.
B.C.’s globally recognized post-secondary institutions are rich with academic excellence, professional skills training, and artistic pursuits. Learn more about studying in B.C.
International Offices
- Canada
- United States
- Japan
- China
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- Europe
- India
- Taiwan
- Mexico
Vancouver
International businesses are discovering the advantages of British Columbia’s open and diversified economy. Located in downtown Vancouver, our team connects incoming investors and businesses to opportunities, provides insights into doing business in British Columbia and exporting from British Columbia to key markets.
Whether you want to invest in British Columbia, locate your business here, or bring your B.C. products and services to the global market, our British Columbia-based sector and market specialists can provide confidential and knowledgeable advice.
British Columbia Office:
Trade and Invest BC
Suite 730, 999 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1
Canada
+1 604-775-2100
Austin
British Columbia and the United States enjoy long-standing relationships and extensive business connections. The British Columbia Trade and Investment offices are located in San Francisco and Silicon Valley area, Seattle, Los Angeles, Texas, and the Boston and New York area.
Our team has developed extensive networks in the United Sates, and helps businesses capitalize on shared opportunities, especially in the growing sectors of Aerospace, Digital Entertainment & Interactive Media, Clean Tech, Clean Energy, Information and Communications Technology, Life Sciences, Mining, Natural Gas, Ocean and Marine, Wood and Forestry.
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries.
Managing Director
Director, South
Boston
British Columbia and the United States enjoy long-standing relationships and extensive business connections. The British Columbia Trade and Investment offices are located in San Francisco and Silicon Valley area, Seattle, Los Angeles, Texas, and the Boston and New York area.
Our team has developed extensive networks in the United Sates, and helps businesses capitalize on shared opportunities, especially in the growing sectors of Aerospace, Digital Entertainment & Interactive Media, Clean Tech, Clean Energy, Information and Communications Technology, Life Sciences, Mining, Natural Gas, Ocean and Marine, Wood and Forestry.
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries:
Managing Director
Senior Director, East Coast
Program Assistant
Los Angeles
British Columbia and the United States enjoy long-standing relationships and extensive business connections. The British Columbia Trade and Investment offices are located in San Francisco and Silicon Valley area, Seattle, Los Angeles, Texas, and the Boston and New York area.
Our team has developed extensive networks in the United Sates, and helps businesses capitalize on shared opportunities, especially in the growing sectors of Aerospace, Digital Entertainment & Interactive Media, Clean Tech, Clean Energy, Information and Communications Technology, Life Sciences, Mining, Natural Gas, Ocean and Marine, Wood and Forestry.
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries:
Managing Director
Senior Director, Pacific Southwest
Director, Life Sciences
San Francisco
British Columbia and the United States enjoy long-standing relationships and extensive business connections. The British Columbia Trade and Investment offices are located in San Francisco and Silicon Valley area, Seattle, Los Angeles, Texas, and the Boston and New York area.
Our team has developed extensive networks in the United Sates, and helps businesses capitalize on shared opportunities, especially in the growing sectors of Aerospace, Digital Entertainment & Interactive Media, Clean Tech, Clean Energy, Information and Communications Technology, Life Sciences, Mining, Natural Gas, Ocean and Marine, Wood and Forestry.
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries:
Managing Director
Director, San Francisco/Silicon Valley
Agrifood Trade Specialist
Seattle
British Columbia and the United States enjoy long-standing relationships and extensive business connections. The British Columbia Trade and Investment offices are located in San Francisco and Silicon Valley area, Seattle, Los Angeles, Texas, and the Boston and New York area.
Our team has developed extensive networks in the United States, and helps businesses capitalize on shared opportunities, especially in the growing sectors of Aerospace, Digital Entertainment & Interactive Media, Clean Tech, Clean Energy, Information and Communications Technology, Life Sciences, Mining, Natural Gas, Ocean and Marine, Wood and Forestry.
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries.
Managing Director
Director, Pacific Northwest
Director, Natural Resources
Tokyo
British Columbia and Japan share a long and significant cultural and economic history.
Our representative’s extensive networks in Japan and strong connections to British Columbia help businesses capitalize on shared business opportunities across the country.
Japan Team:
Commercial Section
Embassy of Canada
7 Chome-3-38 Akasaka
Minato City, Tokyo
107-0052, Japan
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries:
Acting Director
Acting Senior Commercial Officer
Commercial Officer
Beijing
Our representative’s extensive networks in China and strong connections to British Columbia help businesses capitalize on shared business opportunities.
Beijing Office:
Embassy of Canada
19 Dongzhimen Outer St
Chaoyang Beijing, China
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries:
Managing Director, BC China Office
Senior Commercial Officer
Commercial Officer
Chongqing
Our representative’s extensive networks in China and strong connections to British Columbia help businesses capitalize on shared business opportunities.
Chongqing Office:
Room 1705, Metropolitan Tower
Wu Yi Lu, Yu Zhong District
Chongqing 400010, China
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries:
Managing Director, BC China Office
Senior Commercial Officer
Guangzhou
Our representative’s extensive networks in China and strong connections to British Columbia help businesses capitalize on shared business opportunities.
Guangzhou Office:
Consulate General of Canada
26/F, TaiKoo Hui Tower 1,
385 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou,
Guangdong 510620, China
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries
Managing Director, BC China Office
Senior Commercial Officer
Senior Commercial Officer
Commercial Officer
Shanghai
Our representative’s extensive networks in China and strong connections to British Columbia help businesses capitalize on shared business opportunities.
Shanghai Office:
Consulate General of Canada
ECO City Building, 8th floor,
1788 Nanjing Xi Lu,
Shanghai, 200040, China
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries:
Managing Director, BC China Office
Senior Commercial Officer
Commercial Officer
Seoul
With the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA), British Columbia and Korea enjoy strong bilateral relationships and extensive business connections, particularly trade in goods such as coal, copper, unwrought aluminum, and wood products including wood pulp. South Korea’s technology-intensive economy presents opportunities for trade and partnership in additional key sectors.
Our Trade and Investment representatives actively assist Korean and British Columbia businesses to explore shared opportunities in transportation, digital media, information and communication technologies, clean technologies, renewable energy, marine technology, life sciences, and education.
Seoul Office:
Embassy of Canada to Korea
21 Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, 04518
Seoul, South Korea
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries:
Managing Director, Korea
Commercial Officer
Senior Commercial Officer
Commercial Officer
Commercial Officer
Jakarta
British Columbia’s trade and investment network provides direct access for B.C. companies interested in the Indonesian market as well as other countries in the ASEAN economic region. Our experienced trade and investment professionals can help you network and explore business opportunities in the region.
Jakarta Office:
Embassy of Canada
World Trade Centre I, 6th Floor
Jalan Jend. Sudirman Kav. 29-31
Jakarta 12920, Indonesia
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries
Managing Director, ASEAN
Commercial Officer
Ho Chi Minh City
The British Columbia trade and investment office for Vietnam is located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The office provides B.C. companies with direct market access into Vietnam and other countries in the rapidly growing ASEAN economic region.
Our experienced trade and investment professionals help export-ready companies network and capitalize on business opportunities in the region; we invite you to contact us to learn more.
Vietnam Office:
Consulate General of Canada
The Metropolitan, Suite 1002,
235 Dong Khoi Street, District 1,
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries:
Managing Director, ASEAN
Senior Commercial Officer
Trade and Investment Representative
Manila
British Columbia’s trade and investment office located in Manila provides direct access for B.C. companies into the Philippines and other countries in the ASEAN economic region. Our experienced trade and investment professionals will help you network and capitalize on shared business opportunities in Southeast Asia.
Manila Office:
Embassy of Canada
Levels 6-8, Tower 2, RCBC Plaza
6819 Ayala Avenue
Makati City 1200
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries:
Managing Director, ASEAN
Commercial Officer
Commercial Assistant
Commercial Assistant
Singapore
As the financial and regional hub of Southeast Asia, Singapore is the most active economic gateway between East and West in the region. The city-state is active in diverse range of industries from aerospace and electronics, to medical technology and the creative industries.
Trade and investment representatives in Singapore are actively supporting businesses to explore shared opportunities.
Singapore Office:
High Commission of Canada
One George Street, #11-01
Singapore, 049145
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries
Managing Director, ASEAN
Senior Commercial Officer
Commercial Officer
Amsterdam
Europe’s multi-faceted economy continues to present many opportunities for trade and partnership in key sectors. These include resources, biomass and green technologies, information and communication technologies, life sciences, and education.
Rely on our Amsterdam representatives to help you network and capitalize on shared business opportunities.
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries
Managing Director
Trade and Investment Specialist, The Netherlands
London
British Columbia’s Trade and Investment Representative office in London is the centre for our programs throughout Europe.
Europe’s multi-faceted economy continues to present many opportunities for trade and partnership in key sectors. These include resources, biomass and green technologies, information and communication technologies, life sciences, and education.
Rely on our London office to help you network and capitalize on shared business opportunities.
London Office:
10 York Road
London, SE1 7ND
United Kingdom
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries
Managing Director
Trade and Investment Specialist
Trade and Investment Specialist
Trade and Investment Specialist
Trade and Investment Specialist
Operations Manager
Stuttgart
Europe’s multi-faceted economy continues to present many opportunities for trade and partnership in key sectors. These include resources, biomass and green technologies, information and communication technologies, life sciences, and education.
Rely on our Stuttgart representatives to help you network and capitalize on shared business opportunities.
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries
Managing Director
Trade and Investment Specialist, Germany
Bengaluru
India and British Columbia have strong historical, cultural and social connections, and businesses in both regions are natural commercial partners.
The team uses its extensive networks in Bengaluru and strong relationships with British Columbia to help businesses identify shared opportunities.
Bengaluru Office:
Consulate General of Canada
World Trade Center, 22nd Floor, 26/1
Dr. Rajkumar Road, Malleshwaram West
Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru, 560055 India
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries:
Managing Director, India
Senior Commercial Officer
Chandigarh
Chandigarh is the capital of Punjab, home of the majority of Indian immigrants to British Columbia, Canada. The Punjab and British Columbia have strong historical, cultural and social connections, and businesses in both regions are natural commercial partners. Our Chandigarh office builds awareness of the business and cultural connections between British Columbia and Punjab.
The team uses its extensive networks in Punjab and strong relationships with British Columbia to help businesses identify shared opportunities, including in the growing areas of tourism, agrifoods and education.
Chandigarh Office:
Consulate General of Canada
C413-C416, 4th Floor, Elante Office Complex,
Plot No. 178-178A, Industrial & Business Park
Chandigarh – 160002, India
Tel: +91 172 505 0439
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries:
Managing Director, India
Senior Commercial Officer
Delhi
Delhi is the capital of India and is the second largest city (by population) after Mumbai. Delhi is home to both the Indian parliament and most federal government headquarter offices. The city has emerged as a major business capital and gateway to key northern Indian cities.
Our Delhi team uses its extensive networks throughout India and strong relationships with British Columbia to help businesses identify shared opportunities in a variety of sectors, including investment attraction and government relations.
Delhi Office:
High Commission of Canada
7/8 Shantipath, Chanakaypuri,
New Delhi – 110021
Tel.: +91-11-41782000
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries:
Managing Director, India
Senior Commercial Officer
Mumbai
Our Trade and Investment Representative office in Mumbai is the hub for British Columbia’s programs and activities throughout India. Mumbai is India’s financial and business capital, and a centre for natural resource investment. It is among the world’s top 10 trade centres and is the key trade destination in India.
Our Mumbai team’s expertise and extensive networks help companies in India and British Columbia capitalize on shared business opportunities, including resources, clean technology, information and communication technologies, life sciences, and transportation.
Mumbai Office:
Consulate General of Canada,
One International Center, Tower 2, 21st Floor,
Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road (West),
Mumbai 400 013
Tel.: +91 22 49224600
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries:
Managing Director, India
Senior Commercial Officer
Taipei
Taiwan is currently B.C.’s sixth largest export destination and approximately half of all Canadian exports to Taiwan are from B.C.
Our representative in Taipei will work to grow B.C. exports to Taiwan, and to attract investment from Taiwan into B.C. across a range of sectors.
Taipei Office:
Canadian Trade Office in Taipei
Address: 6F, #1 SongZhi Road, Taipei, Taiwan
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries:
Managing Director, Taiwan
Senior Commercial Officer
Mexico
Our team connects incoming investors and businesses to opportunities, provides insights into doing business in British Columbia.
B.C. maintains an economic presence in Mexico through a recently opened office in Mexico City and close collaboration with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service team, located in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.
Mexico Office:
Embassy of Canada to Mexico
Schiller No. 529
Col. Polanco
11560 Mexico City, Mexico
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries:
Senior Commercial Officer
Managing Director
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