Succeed GloballyCERBA Presentation

PDAC 2011Odette Corbu, Trade Commissioner

DFAIT - Ontario Regional Office

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

(DFAIT) Represents Canada around the world through

– embassies, consulates and trade offices, – participation in multilateral institutions– international treaties and arrangements

Tools: Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) Network Canada has diplomatic and consular offices in over 270 locations in 180 countries

… the TCS is uniquely positioned to build international S&T networks

for the benefit of Canadian interests.

Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)

• TCS is Canada’s key asset connecting Canadian businesses with international opportunities

• TCS is a professional organization providing 4 key services:

• Market Potential Assessment• Preparing for International Markets• Problem Solving• Qualified Contacts

DFAIT and the Mining Industry

• FDI – new investment and marketing initiatives targeting national and international investors

• CDIA – retention/expansion of Canadian investments in higher risks markets in Africa, Latin America, Russia, Australasia, etc

• CSR – initiatives which enhance the capacity of developing countries to manage the development of extractive industries to benefit from their resources to reduce poverty

• IBD – access to Global Value Chains for Canadian Mining Equipment, Services, Technologies and Education

DFAIT and Private/Public Sectors Partners

DFAIT delivers its services in the mining sector in partnership with key partners such as:

• NRCan• EDC• BDC• PDAC• CAMESE• CIM• MAC• Other Associations and Service Providers• Provincial and Municipal Governments

Global Exploration Budgets in 2009Total Budgets = $ 13.B

• Canada 20.6%• United states 7.3%• Australia 14.4%• Pacific & S-E Asia 5%• China 2.5%• Russia 4.3%• Africa 14.9%• Mexico 5.8%• Argentina 1.8%• Brazil 2.9%• Chile 3.8%• Peru 5%• Other LA & Caribbean 9.7%• Rest of the World 2.0%Source: NRCan

Canadian Mining and Mineral Processing Industries Abroad

• United States: 49 operations• South, Central America & Caribbean: 91 operations• Europe & Russia: 18 operations• Asia (excluding China): 22 operations• China: 10 operations• Africa: 49 operations• Australia: 24 operations

Source: NRCan

Mining in Ontario

• Ontario continues to be Canada’s leading jurisdiction for the production of non-fuel minerals, and a major player in the world

• It is the largest industry in Ontario to contribute both to the provincial tax base and international balance of trade

• The province’s mineral production in 2008 was valued at $9.6 billion, with its 27 metal mines generating $6.6 billion for the economy

• Ontario led the country in exploration expenditures in 2008 with $667 million

• Ontario has the largest number of Canadian mining equipment, services, technologies and education providers

Contact us today

The Canadian Trade Commissioner ServiceEverywhere you do business

Odette CorbuOdette.corbu@internationl.gc.ca

tradecommissioner.gc.caTCS General Enquiries: 1-888-306-9991