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As part of Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, will lead a Team Canada Trade Mission (TCTM) to Australia. The trade mission will help Canadian exporters and innovators from across the country position themselves in this market by showcasing their capabilities and competitiveness while facilitating long-term trade and investment opportunities. 

Dates:  Sunday, February 16, 2025 – Friday, February 21, 2025  

Market: Core programming in Sydney from February 16 to 19 and additional priority sector programming in Brisbane and Melbourne on February 20 and 21 for those selected for the business to business (B2B) stream.

Priority sectors: While the trade mission is open to companies and organizations from all sectors, the trade mission program will highlight areas of Canadian competitive advantage, with a particular focus on the following priority sectors:

• agri-food and agri-tech;
• clean technologies and clean energy;
• mining equipment technology and services;
• information and communications technologies (with a focus on digital infrastructure and smart cities).

The B2B program  (which includes pre-arranged business to business meetings) will primarily be available to eligible SMEs that operate in these priority sectors. 

Following the core trade mission program in Sydney, additional programming by priority sector (in Brisbane and Melbourne depending on the sector) will be developed for companies selected for the B2B program.

​Format: In-market  

Registration deadline: November 15, 2024, 17:00 E.T.

Program (in development) 

The trade mission will include programming such as: 

• networking opportunities with Minister Ng and Australian business leaders; 
• on-site business briefings by our Trade Commissioners, senior officials, and key local industry players; 
• market overviews and/or roundtables with local industry and experts;  
• pre-arranged business to business meetings (only applicable to companies selected for the B2B program stream). 

Given the large size and the broad scope of Team Canada delegations, accepted applicants will be placed into one of the following program streams: 

1. General program provides delegates with market intelligence and networking opportunities through briefings and various networking events.This program stream does not include business to business meetings. 

2. Business to Business (B2B) program which includes the General program and as wel as a tailored program of pre-arranged B2B meetings will primarily be offered to a select number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the priority sectors (refer to event details). 

Who is eligible to participate? 

Team Canada Trade Missions welcome: 

• export-ready Canadian companies of all sizes, including exporters from diverse backgrounds, with strong potential to address opportunities in Australia and generate tangible business outcomes; 
• provinces and territories, municipalities and other Canadian organizations, such as trade associations and chambers of commerce, looking to expand their reach and engagement in the Australian market.

Priority will be given to companies and organizations that:  

• operate in the priority sectors (refer to event details); 
• have strong potential to address opportunities in Australia and generate tangible business outcomes;
• identify as being owned and/or led by entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds. 

Eligibility criteria for Canadian companies 

To be considered for the trade mission, applicants must clearly demonstrate the following criteria:   

• be export-ready and have demonstrated potential to succeed in the Australian market; 
• have a commercialized product or service or one close to commercialization; 
• be able to demonstrate that the products and/or services they seek to promote through the trade mission will result in significant economic benefit for Canada (e.g. increased production in Canada, employment creation, technology transfer, increased R&D activity, etc.); 
• have conducted research on foreign markets and opportunities, especially preparatory work for the Australian market;
• have a realistic and credible international business plan; 
• have allocated resources (human, material, time and financial) toward internationalization. 

Each application will undergo an extensive assessment process to determine which trade mission stream is most suitable for the organization. Please note firms providing services to Canadian organizations, including visa or immigration services, or facilitating business establishment in Canada are deemed out of scope for this trade mission, as they do not align with the trade mission's objectives and program.

The B2B program stream will primarily be offered to a select number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the priority sectors. Assessment for this program stream will be based on: 

• the SME’s level of export and market readiness; 
• local demand for the SME’s product/service; 
• degree of sector-specific opportunities in the local market. 

The General program stream may be offered to companies that: 

• do not meet export and market readiness criteria because they are at an exploratory stage of doing business in the Australian market;
• are well-established in the target market. Examples of well-established companies include those with an existing robust and successful relationship, either through a local office or with a local sales representative or distributor. 

Note: The General program does not include pre-arranged business to business meetings.   
 

Interested in the Australian market, but unsure whether you are ready for this opportunity? Take the Export Quiz. 

Eligibility criteria for other organizations  

To be considered for the General program stream, applicants must clearly demonstrate the following criteria:  

• have an interest in the trade mission's priority sectors; 
• have potential to contribute to fostering partnerships, knowledge exchange or economic development; 
• be able to bring demonstrated value to the trade mission in terms of expertise, resources, or collaboration opportunities. 

Travel considerations and expenses

Travel advice and advisories 

No matter where you plan to travel, make sure you check the travel advice and advisories page for your destination twice: once when you are planning your trip and again shortly before you leave. Safety and security conditions may change between the date you book your travel and your departure date. 

• Travel advice and advisories for Australia

Entry requirements 

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry into Australia and must contain at least two blank pages for use by immigration officials. 

Holders of a Canadian passport must apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) using the Australian ETA app. With this ETA, you can travel to Australia as a business visitor. A business visitor can:  

• make general business or employment enquiries;
• investigate, negotiate, enter into or review a business contract;
• conduct activities as part of an official government visit; 
• take part in a conference, trade fair or seminar.  

We strongly advise you consult the Australian Government department of Immigration and Citizenship or contact the Australian High Commission for all inquiries regarding ETAs, visas and entry requirements.

Please note the Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination's entry or exit requirements. 

Travel arrangements and expenses 

Participants are responsible for organizing their own travel arrangements, including all air and ground transportation to and from the airport, and to make their own accommodation reservations. Programming and travel information (such as local transportation options and hotel block bookings) will be provided to confirmed participants as information becomes available.  

There is no fee to participate in the trade mission. However, participants are responsible for covering all related travel costs, including airfare, accommodations, ground transportation and meals not included in the program. 

Important: Please make sure to purchase cancellation insurance and/or a refundable ticket in the event  the trade mission dates change. 

Funding programs 

The Government of Canada, as well as individual provincial and territorial governments, offer export financing and other programs that help Canadian businesses expand internationally. Please consult the Business Benefits Finder to find programs and services that might be suitable to your needs. 

Submit your applications

All applications will be subject to a screening process to assess export readiness (for companies), eligibility and suitability for the trade mission. To deliver a robust program that is beneficial to participating companies, the TCS reserves the right to select those Canadian export-ready companies and other organizations that are the most aligned with the sectoral focus and the objectives of the mission. 

We anticipate a high volume of applications for this mission. To maximize the number of organizations able to participate, a maximum of two representatives per organization can register for the trade mission, in addtion, some specific program elements may have capacity limits that may only allow for the attendance of one representative per organization. 

If you are selected to be part of the trade mission, you will be provided with a detailed program and additional resources to assist you in making your travel arrangements. 

Registration deadline: November 15, 2024, 17:00 E.T.  

Resources 

• About Team Canada Trade Missions
• ​Expand your business globally with Team Canada Trade Missions 

​Contact us 

Questions? Please reach out to the Team Canada Trade Missions Team at tctm-mcec.aus@international.gc.ca or the Trade Commissioner Service.