AGUILA Andrea - RESTREPO Daniela - M.Carmen Ebang

Doing Business in

CANADA

INDEX1. Introduction

2. The greetings

3. Meetings

4. Language

5. The Conversation

6. Women in Business

7. Business Meals

8. Gifts giving

9. Business Card

10.Business dress code

11.Other features

12.Conclution

IntroductionCanada is the second largest country in the world , 90% of its population

live within 200km of the border with the US.

Canadians are keen to stress that they are not American that is why it’s

very important to know distinguish both culture. there are differences in

the approach to business between the USA and Canada.

In this presentation we will speak about some aspects of doing business

in Canada. those aspect which will help us to interact more effectively

with the Canadian clients.

The greetings

● Handshake

● Eye-contact

Meetings

● Puntuality

● Respect others

● Agreements are sealed by a handshake

Language

● Not making eye-contact = Shyness, Insecurity, Hypocrisy

● Distance between two people: two feet

● Body Language: emotions or anger

● There are very stringent French-language requirements for all

commercial endeavours.

The conversation

● Open to discuss general topics

● Considered ruder to speak in a foreign

language

● Interruptions are generally frowned

Women in business

● Women occupy the same range of

positions as men

● Women have earned high regard in

business and government in Canada

Business meals● Lighter types of food

● No alcohol

● Standard table manners

● Accept invitation

Gifts

● After closing a deal

● Gifts from country of origin or an

invitation to a meal

white

lilies

and Red

roses

Business card ● At the beginning of the meeting

● French and English

Business dress code

● Business suits and ties are standard attire

for men

● Conservative suits and dresses for

women.

● Not scents

Others features

● Business hours are generally 9:00 am to

5:00 pm, Monday to Friday

● Business culture can vary according to the

regions.

Conclusion

Canada is a country with a lot of apportunities in which you can easily

open up a business.

It is recognised as a progresiv, divers and multiculture country.

Business culture can vary according to the regions.

Thank you

for pay

attention :)