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:
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.
The trade mission will include programming such as:
Given the large size and the broad scope of Team Canada delegations, accepted applicants will be placed into one of the following program streams:
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).
Team Canada Trade Missions welcome:
Priority will be given to companies and organizations that:
To be considered for the trade mission, applicants must clearly demonstrate the following criteria:
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 General program stream may be offered to companies that:
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:
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
Questions? Please reach out to the Team Canada Trade Missions Team at tctm-mcec.aus@international.gc.ca or the Trade Commissioner Service.