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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

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The Consulate General of Canada, Sydney

Local Date and Time: November 23, 2009 19:03

Welcome to the Commercial Division of the Consulate General of Canada in Sydney. Our mandate is to promote Canada's economic interests in Australia and to support the efforts of Canadian companies which have selected Australia as a target market for their products, service or technologies.

Our principal focus is on assisting Canadian firms looking for market opportunities in Australia; facilitating networking which may lead to the establishment of strategic alliances between firms in both countries; technology exchanges; and investment promotion.

The Commercial section also assists Australian businesses wanting to source Canadian products and services.

If you are an Australian company looking for information about trade with Canada visit the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service for further websites and links.

Priority Sectors

  • Life Sciences
  • Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
  • Environment and Renewable Energies
  • Service Industries and Capital Projects (including Infrastructure and Transportation)

Emerging Sectors

  • Oil and Gas
  • Green building
  • Electric power
  • Consumer products (including apparel and fashion)

Focus on Our Region

With one of the closest economic partnerships in the world, the Trans-Tasman market of Australia and New Zealand offers Canadian businesses access to more than 24 million people at the gateway to Asia. Given this integration, the Trans-Tasman initiative aims to increase opportunities for Canadians, by providing a united approach to Australia and New Zealand. Through this strategy, our trade team, comprising of officers in Auckland, Canberra and Sydney will provide you with greater assistance, increased expertise and better access to this combined market.

Services and Information on the Market

View our Market Reports by Industry Sector

Contact Our Team directly to:

  • Assess your market potential
  • Find qualified contacts for this market
  • Resolve business problems
  • Arrange a meeting with one of our officers