Service des délégués commerciaux ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian businesses of all sizes - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (primary focus) - Exporters looking to expand internationally - Startups with export potential - Businesses in all sectors eligible to trade internationally - Must be legally registered in Canada - Must have a viable business model for international markets ### 💰 Funding Details - No direct grant funding provided — this is a consulting and advisory service, not a capital program - Free or subsidized advisory services from Trade Commissioners - Access to co-investment opportunities and business matching through partner networks - Referrals to additional funding programs (e.g., EDC financing, other government grants) - No repayment required for advisory services - Businesses may access complementary financing solutions through referral partners on a case-by-case basis ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses This service supports planning and strategy rather than direct expense reimbursement: - Export market research and analysis - International business development strategy - Market entry planning for new territories - Trade mission participation (with potential cost-sharing) - Networking with international buyers and partners - Export compliance and regulatory guidance - International business opportunity identification - Sector-specific export solutions - Connections to financing programs for export activities ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Initial consultation required to assess export readiness and goals - Businesses must demonstrate genuine export intent - Commitment to implement recommendations from Trade Commissioners - Ongoing engagement expected with assigned delegate(s) - Access subject to Trade Commissioner availability by region - Service tailored to priority markets and sectors identified by Global Affairs Canada - No guaranteed results — advisory nature means outcomes depend on business execution - Timeline varies; typically 3–6 month advisory cycles for strategic engagements - May require participation in trade missions or international events (cost-sharing basis) - Businesses expected to provide relevant **company