Global Market Access
Trade
with the world
Canada is your gateway to global markets. Your company will get all the benefits of trade relations with 180 countries and Canada’s long history of free and open trade.
Your company can also reach wealthy, growing markets. Canada’s strategic location and robust transportation infrastructure offer direct connections to global supply chains and international trade routes.
Expand your global operations with confidence in Canada.
Canada’s trade performance
$721 billion
in merchandise exported to other countries
$176.2 billion
in energy products exported to other countries
What trade agreements does Canada have?
Unlock the full potential of your business by investing in Canada. Since 1989, Canada has forged 15 free trade agreements, giving you direct access to 51 countries and 1.5 billion consumers worldwide.These agreements cover some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets.
- Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)
- Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
- Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement
- Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
- Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement
- Canada-European Free Trade Association Free Trade Agreement (EFTA)
- Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
- Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA)
- Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement
- Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
- Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
- Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement
- Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)
- Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA)
Canada’s transportation infrastructure connects with the world
Canada has invested billions in enhancing trade routes by air, rail, road and sea. Your business will have access to a modern, extensive transportation network with connections to Asia, Europe, the Indo-Pacific and the Americas.
Connect to the U.S. and Mexico markets easily. From the West Coast, reach global supply chains and markets in Asia and the Indo-Pacific. The Port of Prince Rupert, BC is the closest North American port to Asia, saving up to 60 hours of sailing time.
Canada’s East Coast allows for direct shipping to Europe. The Port of Halifax is located 2 days closer to Europe than any other North American port, making it a valuable gateway to international markets.
By the numbers: Canada’s transportation network
26 national airport systems
and 71 regional airports, with over 1,400 air carriers
560 commercial port facilities
handling 340 million+ tonnes of cargo each year
2 major freight railroads
(Class I) spanning 43,000 kilometres
1.1 million kilometres of roadways
connecting all points across Canada
Canada investment highlight
Royal Vopak chooses strategic Canadian ports for its global expansion
Global storage company Royal Vopak provides infrastructure solutions for liquids and gases to support the transition to sustainable energy. With distribution terminals in Hamilton, Montréal and Québec City, the company recently started expanding its Canadian footprint.
In 2024, Royal Vopak partnered with AltaGas on a large-scale liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and bulk liquids terminal on Ridley Island, BC. The project will deliver LPG to fast-growing markets in Asia and boost Canada’s position as a global energy exporter.
“We are excited to be able to execute on our growth strategy and invest in export infrastructure in this highly strategic location. Prince Rupert, BC gives the opportunity to drive progress by increasing trade between Canada and the Asia Pacific Region.”
Dick Richelle, Chairman and CEO, Royal Vopak
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