About our Dallas Office
The Dallas Trade and Investment Office (TIO) facilitates trade and investment between Ontario, Canada and Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas.
The Government of Ontario, Canada operates a network of International Trade and Investment Offices ( TIOs) located in Canadian diplomatic Missions around the world. Working closely with Canadian federal, provincial and municipal partners, these offices raise Ontario’s profile and build commercial relations in key global markets.
What we do
Assist U.S. companies interested in building their presence in Ontario by:
- Providing data and intelligence to support expansion into Ontario, including business costs and incentives;
- Connecting them with government, institutional, and private partners to help bring their expansion plans to completion;
- Organizing site visits and providing expertise and guidance throughout the expansion process.
Promote Ontario products and services by:
- Attending international missions and trade shows to connect buyers with Ontario businesses at the events;
- Organizing pre-qualified meetings for Ontario companies to present their products and services;
- Collaborating with partners on incoming and outgoing trade missions.
Advocate for Ontario businesses by:
- Working with regional partners including government and business associations;
- Collaborating on policy initiatives to address challenges faced by Ontario businesses;
- Promoting a favorable business environment through engagement with regulatory bodies and legislative advocacy.
Why Ontario
- Ontario has a variety of incentives for businesses, including government grants, loans, tax credits and support services.
- Ontario boasts the most highly-skilled and educated workers in the world.
- Ontario is home to a diverse range of industries using the most cutting-edge technology to create new and innovative solutions to the world’s greatest challenges.
Who we are
-
Jag Badwal
Agent-General -
Rob McCrossan
Senior Commercial Officer -
Daniel Guzman
Commercial Officer -
Alison Rygh
Commercial Assistant