Canada

Canada is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. In terms of nominal GDP, it ranked 9th in 2021 with the equivalent of 1.99 trillion US dollars. The size of the Canadian market is also manageable, making it the ideal entry market in North America. In addition to this, average price levels are high and, thanks to the bilingualism of eastern Canada, the country has cultural similarities with Switzerland. For Swiss companies, Canada is a dynamic market with a lot of potential from which hey can build and manage a strong e-commerce presence in North America.

 

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Market information

Are you considering entering the Canadian market? Are you already active in the Canadian market and need tips, advice or support with your next steps? Do you have technical or regulatory questions? Would you like to know about the state of the Canadian economy and how Swiss-Canadian commercial relations have been developing?

In this section we provide you with guides, checklists and background information on doing business in Canada - specifically for Swiss SMEs and start-ups.​​

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Events + trade fairs

Events and Trade Fairs

Especially for SMEs it is important to feel a new market to really understand its potential fit. Our business trips and events take you to the country and our events - webinars or in-person - in Switzerland allow you to exchange with experts and peers and leverage our network for your growth.

News

Relevant News for Swiss Firms

The role of governments for international business is ever increasing. In this section you can find relevant news about market entry in Canada.

Global Opportunities

Seizing the opportunity of double digit growth in the Canadian e-commerce market

E-Commerce Canada
An accelerating consumer appetite for online shopping, weak local competition combined with an excellent online infrastructure, make Canada an in...
Global Opportunities

How Private Label can be used as an entryway to the Canadian food market

Food in a shopping cart
Particularly with food products – where the market is staggeringly abundant with choices – private label with big brands provides Swiss companies...
Global Opportunities

Canada’s booming greenhouse industry on the lookout for innovative growing solutions

Greenhouse
Buying locally has become increasingly important to Canadians. However, in a country where temperatures are well below zero for half of the year,...
Global Opportunities

Opportunities for Swiss firms in Canada

Meat food processing
The food and beverage processing industry is the second largest manufacturing industry in Canada. As for the Toronto region, it is the second lar...
Global Opportunities

Legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada: new business opportunities for Swiss technology

Greenhouse
In Canada, the medical use of cannabis has been legal since 2001. With the Cannabis Act / Bill C-45 that came into effect on October 17, 2018, re...
Success stories

Swiss avalanche detonation system keeps transport routes safe worldwide

Some 380 of these avalanche detonation masts are installed worldwide
Wyssen Avalanche Control AG from Reichenbach im Kandertal (BE) manufactures special avalanche detonation masts. This is a product that has alread...
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