About our San Francisco Office

The San Francisco Trade and Investment Office (TIO) facilitates trade and investment between Ontario, Canada and California, Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington.

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 U.S. companies with comprehensive market intelligence and research to help them understand the business landscape, market trends, and potential opportunities in Ontario;
  • Providing information on investment incentives, tax credits, and financing options available to U.S. companies looking to invest in Ontario.
  • 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.
  • Offering industry-specific support by connecting U.S. companies with relevant industry associations, research centers, and experts in Ontario.

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.

Why Ontario

  • Ontario has a variety of incentives for businesses, including government grants, loans, tax credits and support services.
  • Ontario boasts a highly-skilled and educated talent pool with over 70% of Ontario adults possessing a post-secondary education.
  • 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