Web Links

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The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is a financial institution that is owned by the Canadian government. BDC delivers financial and consulting services to Canadian small businesses, especially in areas of technology and exporting.

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The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is an agency of Industry Canada. The CIPO Web site has extensive information on intellectual property rights, including patents, trade-marks, copyrights, industrial designs, and integrated circuit topography.

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The members of the Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) are the chartered banks of Canada. CBA’s Web site has information on the Canadian banking industry as well as on topics that are of interest to consumers; for example, consumer protection, small business services, and an on-line glossary of banking terms.

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The Google Web Directory for “Current Time” has an extensive and useful list of links that have information on current time in places around the world as well as world maps and calculators that enable visitors to figure out the day of the week for a given date.

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The Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) has information on current trade relations between Brazil and Canada; market reports and economic statistics on Brazil; local company information, guidance for visitors, and advice on resolving business challenges.