What we do

• Support job creation, innovation and economic growth for all Ontarians.
• Deliver a range of programs, services and tools to help businesses innovate and compete in today’s fast-changing global economy.
• Help make investing in Ontario more attractive for businesses, while protecting the public interest.
• Support the growth of small and medium-sized businesses so they can connect with new export markets and customers.
• Manage a network of international trade and investment offices in key markets around the world.
• Organize international business missions to increase export and investment opportunities for Ontario’s companies.
• Ensure Ontario’s interests are well-represented in all trade matters and negotiations (including CUSMA, CPTPP and CETA) and drive strategic investment and trade analysis.
• Drive internal trade by working bilaterally with other provinces and territories and by implementing the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
• Develop and implement marketing strategies and tactics that favourably position the province’s key economic strengths and promote Ontario as the best place to invest, work, live and succeed.
• Develop strategies for priority industries and sectors in Ontario.
• Build strategic partnerships with leading companies and stakeholders within Ontario’s economy.
• Foster scientific discovery and commercialization of new technologies and products that can be marketed to the world.
• Harness Ontario’s talented workforce, entrepreneurial spirit and highly developed industry clusters.