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CanExport GAC-Led Delegations │ Trade Commissioner Service

March 5, 2026

Value

Up to 50% of costs for participating in certain initiatives.

Description

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply for funding to cover up to 50% of costs for participating in certain initiatives organized by Global Affairs Canada’s (GAC) Trade Commissioner Service (TCS).

Applicants may apply for program funding for participation in the initiatives that follow.

Team Canada Trade Missions (TCTMs)

Team Canada Trade Missions (TCTMs) are large high-profile trade missions focused on the Indo-Pacific region. They are designed to open doors for Canadian businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises. For more information, please visit the TCS trade missions webpage. Current eligible TCTMs include:

Delegation name Dates of delegation Funding application period
Team Canada Trade Mission to the Republic of Korea March 30 to April 2, 2026 February 5 to March 5, 2026

Upcoming eligible trade delegations for exporters from diverse backgrounds

Delegation name Dates of delegation Funding application period
Reservation Economic Summit 2026 March 23 to 26, 2026 January 12 to March 2, 2026

Eligible Applicants

To be eligible, your business must:

  • be a Canadian SME selected to participate in an eligible GAC-led delegation
  • be an incorporated legal entity, limited liability partnership (LLP), or cooperative
  • be for-profit
  • have an active Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) business number
  • have fewer than 500 full-time equivalent employees
  • have $100,000 to $100 million in declared revenue in Canada during its past fiscal year (or 12 months for quarterly filers)

Eligible Expenses

We support the following expenses linked to participation in eligible GAC-led delegations:

  • travel, including:
    • airfare
    • ground transportation
    • per diems
    • mandatory visa fees
  • registration and exhibition costs for trade event participation

Deadline Date

Open.

Contact

Contact Name: Alberta and Northwest Territories regional office.

E-mail Address: Alberta.TCS-SDC@international.gc.ca

Website: https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/funding-financement/canexport/gac-delegations-amc/index.aspx?lang=eng

Industry:

Export

Location:

Alberta, British Colombia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, NWT, Ontario, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Tags:

Business, SMEs

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