Canada-Israel Chamber of Commerce
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Doing Business in Canada

Your gateway to the Canadian market for Israeli businesses

Why Canada?

Canada offers Israeli businesses access to a stable, prosperous economy with strong rule of law, a highly educated workforce, and preferential access to the United States and Mexican markets through the USMCA trade agreement.

With a population of over 40 million and GDP exceeding $2 trillion, Canada represents a significant market opportunity. The country's multicultural society, including a vibrant Jewish community of over 400,000, creates natural bridges for Israeli businesses.

Canada at a Glance

$2.1T

GDP (2023)

40M+

Population

#1

G7 for Ease of Business

15

Free Trade Agreements

Key Canadian Markets

Toronto & Ontario

Canada's financial capital and largest market. Hub for technology, financial services, and manufacturing. Home to the largest Jewish community in Canada.

Vancouver & BC

Gateway to Asia-Pacific markets. Strong in technology, film production, cleantech, and natural resources. Growing startup ecosystem.

Montreal & Quebec

AI and aerospace hub. Strong gaming and creative industries. Unique French-speaking market with distinct business culture.

Calgary & Alberta

Energy sector headquarters. Growing technology and cleantech scene. Strong entrepreneurial culture and business-friendly environment.

Ottawa

National capital and government procurement hub. Strong in telecommunications, defense, and cybersecurity sectors.

Waterloo Region

"Silicon Valley North" - Major tech hub with strong university partnerships. Home to many successful tech startups and scale-ups.

Opportunity Sectors for Israeli Companies

Technology & Cybersecurity

Strong demand for cybersecurity, AI, and enterprise software solutions. Canadian companies actively seeking Israeli technology partnerships.

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Universal healthcare system creates opportunities for medical devices, digital health, and pharmaceutical innovations.

Cleantech & Sustainability

Government commitments to net-zero emissions create demand for clean energy, water tech, and sustainable solutions.

Agritech & Food Innovation

Large agricultural sector seeking precision agriculture, food processing, and supply chain technologies.

Market Entry Considerations

Key Steps

Understand provincial vs. federal regulations
Consider establishing a Canadian subsidiary
Identify local partners or distributors
Understand bilingual requirements (English/French)
Register for GST/HST if applicable
Explore SR&ED tax incentives for R&D

Chamber Support

Canadian market intelligence and research
Introductions to potential partners
Government relations and advocacy
Trade mission organization
Legal and regulatory guidance
Networking with Canadian businesses

Ready to Enter the Canadian Market?

Let the Canada-Israel Chamber of Commerce be your partner in navigating the Canadian business landscape.