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Canada × Commercial Intelligence & Market Research

Commercial Intelligence & Market Research in Canada

Research on a new country, sector or customer base, focused on the decision you need to make. In Canada, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.

Who handles this work

On request

WONE Global can find the right Commercial Intelligence & Market Research professional in Canada for you.

No WONE Global Partner holds this yet. Send us your requirement: WONE Global confirms whether a vetted Associate firm can act, tells you who it is and checks for conflicts before any work begins.

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Canada at a glanceNorth America

Toronto · Tuesday 3 November

15:45

Local time

Currency
CAD
Working week
Monday – Friday
Dialling code
+1
Region
North America
Doing business in Canada →

Scope

What the service covers here

  1. 01Define the commercial question
  2. 02Assess market structure and demand
  3. 03Identify competitors, channels and counterparties
  4. 04Turn market evidence into an actionable entry or growth decision

Key questions

What we will work through with you

  • What needs to be decided before commercial intelligence & market research work starts?
  • Who is professionally responsible in each country?
  • Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
  • What information and decisions are needed from the business?

If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.

WONE Global Partners in Canada

Professionals working here

No named lead for Commercial Intelligence & Market Research yet — these WONE Global professionals already work in Canada and can bring the right local colleague in.

What the guides say · Canada

What Commercial Intelligence & Market Research involves in Canada

The topics from the Canada guide that this work depends on.

Key facts

Essentials · source-checked

Corporate income tax
15% federal general rate plus provincial rate
Provincial corporate tax (example)
Ontario 11.5%; British Columbia 12%
GST/HST
5% GST; HST 13% (ON) to 15% (NB, NL, PE)
Main entity form
Federal (CBCA) or provincial corporation; 25% resident Canadian directors ordinarily required federally
Foreign ownership
Notification or net benefit review under the Investment Canada Act; national security review of any investment
Data protection
PIPEDA (federal) plus provincial laws
New York Convention
Party since 1986 (commercial reservation, except Quebec)
Minimum wage (federal sectors)
CAD 18.15 per hour from 1 April 2026

The topics this work touches

  • Establish & Structure

    Foreign investors can incorporate under the federal Canada Business Corporations Act or a provincial statute, or register an existing company extra-provincially.

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