International Business

A world of opportunities for companies in Oakville.

Worldwide connections

In our global economy, business, trade and technology are continuously on the move across world markets. 

For rapidly growing companies in Oakville, finding international connections for their talent, products and services is more important than ever.  

Our Economic Development team can help connect you with the resources your business needs to succeed in international markets.

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Global Talent Stream referral program – Category A

The Town of Oakville is a designated referral partner for Category A of the Global Talent Stream program through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. 


Through this program, Oakville can refer an innovative company looking to hire unique and specialized global talent to help the firm scale-up and grow.


The partner referral program is administered through the Economic Development department. To get started, review the program requirements and connect with staff: econdev@oakville.ca.

Global Talent Stream Program Requirements
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International connections

If your company is interested in exploring international business opportunities, you can leverage business contacts developed through Oakville's government leaders. Our leaders have met with numerous delegations from other countries and have participated in a number of trade missions to China. 


Inquire about future trade missions to be led by the town's Mayor Burton, whose participation provides an additional level of trust in the building of relationships.  

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Mayor Burton in China

Sister cities

Oakville has three sister cities: Dorval, Quebec; Neyagawa, Japan; and most recently, Huai'an, China. 


Oakville's relationship with its sister cities was initiated to promote understanding, cooperation, friendship and economic development. 


For more information on our sister cities, visit the Town of Oakville's website.

Sister Cities

Free support in connecting to international markets

With your global interests in mind, our Economic Development team can match you up with contacts and services to help your business succeed in international markets. 

Both the federal and provincial governments provide services to help your company conduct business in foreign countries and provide information on importing and exporting.  

Halton Global Business Centre

The Halton Global Business Centre provides assistance to small and medium-sized businesses to scale up and go global. 

Go to the Halton Global Business Centre website

Canadian Trade Commissioner Service

The commission has 161 trade commissioner offices around the world. The Service provides resources on topics such as exporting, partnering, and investing abroad. 

Go to the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service website

Export Development Canada

The EDC provides Canadian exporters with trade financing, export credit insurance and bonding services, and foreign market expertise. 

Go to the Export Development Canada website

Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

The ministry manages a network of international trade and investment offices in key markets around the world, organizes business missions, and provides export services

Go to the Ministry's website

Ontario Export Services

Ontario Export Services provides information for those who are new to exporting as well as those looking to grow their export markets.

Link to the Ontario Government website

Canada Border Services Agency

The federal border services agency provides information on importing and exporting commercial goods, reporting requirements, processes, national policies, regulation and legislation.

Go to the Canadian Government website

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