Données sur le commerce en direct ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian businesses engaged in international trade - Export/import companies operating between Canada and the United States - Trade associations and industry organizations - Supply chain and logistics firms - Manufacturers with cross-border operations - Distributors and wholesalers in goods trade - Business intelligence and market research firms - Companies seeking competitive trade data analysis ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution - Funding Structure: Direct financial support for data production and reporting services - Matching Requirements: To be confirmed with program administrator - Repayability: Not applicable (grant-based, not a loan) - Currency: Canadian dollars - Specific Amount: Not publicly specified; determined on case-by-case basis ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Development of personalized trade reports - Compilation and analysis of international merchandise trade statistics - Data collection between Canada and the United States with 200+ countries - Database creation and maintenance - Statistical analysis and reporting tools - Software development for trade data platforms - Personnel costs for data analysts and researchers - Information technology infrastructure for data management - Customized reporting services for stakeholders ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicants must demonstrate a clear need for trade data intelligence - Deliverables must include personalized reports and statistical outputs - Coverage must encompass Canada-US trade with minimum 200+ countries - Data accuracy and timeliness are mandatory requirements - Recipients must provide regular progress reporting - Data products must be accessible to Canadian trading community - Compliance with Canadian privacy and data protection regulations required - Completion timeline and milestone achievements must be negotiated upfront - Grant funds must be used exclusively for approved activities