Increasing Bilateral Trade and investment Between Canada and Turkey

Why Canada? A welcoming business environment A stable economy A highly educated workforce Low business tax costs Competitive R&D environment Financial stability A great place to work and live Unparalleled market access: NAFTA, CETA, TPP

Opportunities for Turkish Firms Agriculture: Wine; Snack foods; Baked goods; Fresh/processed fruit & vegitables; Machinery to cultivate grain & other commodity crops; Grain milling equipment Automotive: Parts (transmission and power train, electric and electronic equipment, steering and suspension components) and manufactured vehicles. Civil Aviation: Regional and business aircraft; Helicopters; Flight simulators; Aerostructures; Engines; Landing gear systems; Composite materials; Cyber & space technology; Maintenance, repair and overhaul Defence & Security: Armoured vehicles; Military ships, Space-based robotics and telecommunications; Remote sensing systems and satellites; Command and control systems (including secured communications equipment); Aircraft and defence electronics; Maintenance, repair and overhaul services; Access and perimeter control systems; Security clothing and equipment Education: Internationally recognized degrees; Excellent language education; Multicultural society; Affordable education; Possibility to work in Canada after graduation; Direct flights established between Istanbul and both Toronto and Montreal to facilitate travel by Turkish students and family members

Opportunities for Turkish Firms Energy: Wind turbines; Hydro energy turbines and equipment; Engineering, construction and logistics services; Oil and gas equipment and expertise Information & Communication Technologies: Cloud computing software and services, IT security products (especially as they pertain to fighting CyberCrime) Infrastructure/PPP: Social services (hospitals, education, housing); Transportation infrastructure (roads, bridges, public transit); Water and wastewater projects Healthcare: Radiological devices, pathology equipment, advanced diagnostics systems, optical devices, laboratory devices for medical and chemical analyses, dental equipment and devices; construction of medical facilities utilizing PPPs Mining: Exploration & development; Mine design, extraction and processing; Mining equipment; Legal and management consulting services; Environmental assessments; Laboratory analysis and supplies; CSR expertise Shipbuilding: Cargo ships; Drilling platforms; Ferries; Fishing vessels; Offshore supply vessels; Tugboats

Recent Bilateral Developments New Canadian and Turkish Consulates Direct Flights Between Istanbul and Toronto/Montreal Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation Turkey is One of 20 Priority Canadian Markets Discussions to Form a Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) Preliminary Negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

Thank You Mike Ward matw52@gmail.com