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Export to Canada Newsletter September 2026

The September 2026 Export to Canada Newsletter is out now! Don’t miss out on exclusive updates and informative articles.

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Weaving Tradition into Global Opportunity: Jute Land Bangladesh’s Journey to International Markets

With the support of TFO Canada, businesses like JUTE LAND BANGLADESH are gaining the tools and international exposure needed to succeed in global markets and overcome the challenges of expanding abroad.

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TFO Canada’s Global Impact

We are proud to announce our Impact Report: Special Edition 2021–2026.

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Case Example | How Trade Support Institutions Are Advancing Gender‑Responsive Export Readiness

With the support of TFO Canada, TSIs are turning intention into impact by embedding gender‑responsive export readiness approaches.
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Access Canada: A Guide to Exporting to Canada

TFO Canada is pleased to announce the publication of Access Canada: A Guide to Exporting to Canada, a comprehensive resource designed to help SMEs navigate the Canadian market.This latest edition includes updated data up, with additional insights on Canada’s population and economy based on available statistics.

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About TFO Canada

Trade Facilitation Office (TFO) Canada is a non-profit organization whose mission is to catalyze economic growth through sustainable and inclusive trade partnerships for Small and Medium Enterprises in developing countries. 

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Where We Work

TFO Canada’s projects span the globe with a mission to catalyze economic growth through sustainable and inclusive trade partnerships for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries.  With a strong commitment to gender equality, environmental responsibility, and private-sector-led development, TFO Canada supports socially responsible SMEs around the world to grow, compete, and thrive.

(TF) Trade Facilitation Projects
(TP) Trade Promotion Projects
(CB) Capacity Building Projects
(MI) Market Intelligence Projects

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TFO CANADA IMPACT REPORT: SPECIAL EDITION 2021–2026 | 5 YEARS OF IMPACT

From Impact to Scale

Advancing Inclusive Trade Through Mutually Beneficial Partnerships and Measurable Results 

As TFO Canada concludes its 2021–2026 strategic cycle, this special edition of our Impact Report reflects on five years of measurable results achieved through inclusive trade, strong partnerships, and sustained support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and trade support institutions (TSIs) across developing countries.

Over the past five years, TFO Canada has worked with SMEs, governments, TSIs, academic partners, and the private sector to transform trade opportunities into lasting results. Together, we have helped thousands of entrepreneurs strengthen their export readiness, access international markets, and create economic opportunities within their communities.

This report highlights how our work has evolved from supporting individual businesses to strengthening trade ecosystems through capacity building, market intelligence, business linkages, and trade facilitation initiatives. It also showcases the power of partnerships in advancing sustainable and inclusive trade, with a particular focus on empowering women-owned and women-led businesses.

As we look ahead to the next chapter, we invite you to explore the impact stories, partnerships, and results that demonstrate how inclusive trade can create opportunities, strengthen institutions and communities, and drive sustainable economic growth around the world.

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28 Countries

28 Countries

82+ TSIs

More than 82 TSIs strengthened

3,250+ SMEs

More than 3,250 SMEs trained with 65% women-led businesses

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Events

Oct
14
October 14, 2026 / 9:00 am
— October 18, 2026 / 7:00 pm
International

Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2026

Oct
27
October 27, 2026 / 10:30 am
— October 28, 2026 / 4:00 pm
Canada

Grocery Innovations Canada 2026

Nov
12
November 12, 2026 / 8:00 am
— November 12, 2026 / 5:00 pm
Canada

Coffee Association of Canada Annual Conference 2026

Nov
14
November 14, 2026 / 8:00 am
— November 15, 2026 / 5:00 pm
International

Destination Africa 2026

Nov
18
November 18, 2026 / 9:00 am
— November 20, 2026 / 7:00 pm
Canada

SICAF Canada 2026

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“Small businesses are the backbone of our communities and economies around the world. For 40 years, TFO Canada has supported small businesses in developing countries to succeed in new markets which spur growth, create good jobs and sustainable livelihoods, and strengthen local communities. This work is more important than ever amid COVID-19. We’ll continue to work together to support our small businesses and to promote rules-based trade that benefits everyone.”
The Honourable Mary NgMinister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade.
“TFO Canada’s commitment to building the capacity of MSMEs and women entrepreneurs in developing countries has always been absolute. During this critical moment of the COVID-19 crisis and beyond, the International Trade Centre looks forward to our continued partnership with TFO Canada, particularly on women’s economic empowerment.”
Ms. Pamela Coke-HamiltonMinister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade.
“Through its 40 years of work, TFO Canada hit a very important landmark. As a believer on how trade can have a positive impact on economic development in communities, I applaud the organization on its many accomplishments. I am looking forward to working with TFO Canada throughout the coming year.”
Donald BobiashExecutive Director for Canada at the Inter-American Development Bank.
“Happy 40th anniversary to TFO Canada! Your organization has been such an important partner in forging stronger Canada-Vietnam trade relations.”
Julie NguyenDirector, Canada-Vietnam Trade Council; Chair, Canada-ASEAN Initiatives,
YCAR; Professor, International Business
“Congratulations TFO Canada for your accomplishment in the past 40 years – we wish you many more success stories of sustainable development. Keep up with good work – bravo!”
Nola KianzaPresident and CEO, Canadian council on Africa (CCAfrica),
Executive Chairman of the Rising Africa
“Congratulations TFO Canada for your accomplishment in the past 40 years – we wish you many more success stories of sustainable development. Keep up with good work – bravo!”
Maria Roseni M AlveroSenior Trade Commissioner at Philippine Department of Trade
and Industry in Canada
"TFO Canada has been a key strategic partner of the International Development Research Centre over the past several years. Through their innovative programs, TFO Canada’s insights around the convergence of trade, gender and development have been invaluable. We look forward to a continued collaboration with TFO Canada’s as they also reinforce their position as a key thought leader on trade for development issues in Canada and around the World.”
Bouba HousseiniProgram Officer, Sustainable Inclusive Economies, at International
Development Research Centre (IDRC)
“As a Counsellor for Economic and Commercial Affairs of the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Canada, it has been a privilege to work hand in hand with the Trade Facilitation Office (TFO Canada) over the past six years. Together, many goals have been achieved and many more are to be pursued.” “TFO Canada’s program and methodology reaches the highest standard in the implementation of the best practices to understand the Canadian market and support, not only for the small and medium enterprises of the Dominican Republic, but also for many other enterprises all over the world. Furthermore, TFO Canada will always be my second home in this amazing country and I will always be grateful for the opportunity I have had to join the TFO Canada family.”
Wendy Goico CampagnaCounsellor for Economic and Commercial Affairs
Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Canada