Expand into New Markets. Build Strategic Partnerships. Unlock Domestic Growth.

Canada Connects is a market expansion accelerator designed to help B.C.-based small and medium-sized businesses grow across Canada through practical training, market intelligence, buyer connections, and interprovincial trade opportunities.

Move beyond your local market and access new customers, distributors, procurement opportunities, and supply chain partners across the country.

Why Canada Connects?

Canada represents one of the most significant growth opportunities for B.C. businesses. Yet expanding into new provinces can be complex, costly, and difficult to navigate.

Canada Connects helps SMEs overcome these barriers with a structured program designed to accelerate domestic commercialization, market entry, and revenue growth.

Key outcomes for participating businesses

Key Outcomes for Participating Businesses

  • Expand into new Canadian markets
  • Diversify revenue streams and reduce reliance on international market volatility
  • Strengthen domestic supply chains
  • Connect with buyers, distributors, retailers, and procurement opportunities
  • Build strategic partnerships across Canada
  • Develop a clear pathway for long-term business growth
How the program works

How the Program Works

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Learn: Participate in webinars, workshops, and digital learning modules focused on domestic market expansion.
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Prepare: Develop market-entry strategies using expert guidance, market intelligence, and advisory support.
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Connect: Engage in B2B matchmaking activities, networking events, and trade missions across Canada.
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Grow: Convert opportunities into sales, partnerships, and sustainable business growth through structured follow-up support.

Upcoming Events

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This webinar discovers how BC companies can prepare for and maximize results at major trade shows. Learn practical strategies for pre-show outreach, booth engagement, lead generation, and post-show conversion, with insights from ALL IN and Elevate Festival.

Wed | Aug. 26 2026

Trade Show Strategy: Maximizing your time at ALL IN & Elevate Festival
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Learn how to identify, analyze, and prioritize Canadian market opportunities using practical research tools, data sources, and customer insights. Gain a clear framework for selecting the right markets and customers for successful domestic expansion.

Thu | Oct. 15 2026

Market Research for Domestic Expansion
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Turn your expansion strategy into an actionable plan. Learn how to select the right sales channels, build partnerships, develop realistic budgets, and create a roadmap for successful growth across Canada.

Wed | Nov. 04 2026

Building Your Cross-Canada Roadmap

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