1. Succeed Globally CERBA Presentation PDAC 2011 Odette Corbu, Trade Commissioner DFAIT - Ontario Regional Office

2. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) Represents Canada around the world through –embassies, consulates and trade offices, –participation in multilateral institutions –international treaties and arrangements

3. Tools: Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) Network Canada has diplomatic and consular offices in over 270 locations in 180 countries … the TCS is uniquely positioned to build international S&T networks for the benefit of Canadian interests.

4. Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) TCS is Canada’s key asset connecting Canadian businesses with international opportunities TCS is a professional organization providing 4 key services: Market Potential Assessment Preparing for International Markets Problem Solving Qualified Contacts

5. DFAIT and the Mining Industry FDI – new investment and marketing initiatives targeting national and international investors CDIA – retention/expansion of Canadian investments in higher risks markets in Africa, Latin America, Russia, Australasia, etc CSR – initiatives which enhance the capacity of developing countries to manage the development of extractive industries to benefit from their resources to reduce poverty IBD – access to Global Value Chains for Canadian Mining Equipment, Services, Technologies and Education

6. DFAIT and Private/Public Sectors Partners DFAIT delivers its services in the mining sector in partnership with key partners such as: NRCan EDC BDC PDAC CAMESE CIM MAC Other Associations and Service Providers Provincial and Municipal Governments

7. Global Exploration Budgets in 2009 Total Budgets = $ 13.B Canada20.6% United states7.3% Australia14.4% Pacific & S-E Asia5% China2.5% Russia4.3% Africa14.9% Mexico5.8% Argentina1.8% Brazil2.9% Chile3.8% Peru5% Other LA & Caribbean 9.7% Rest of the World2.0% Source: NRCan

9. Canadian Mining and Mineral Processing Industries Abroad United States: 49 operations South, Central America & Caribbean: 91 operations Europe & Russia: 18 operations Asia (excluding China): 22 operations China: 10 operations Africa: 49 operations Australia: 24 operations Source: NRCan

10. Mining in Ontario Ontario continues to be Canada’s leading jurisdiction for the production of non-fuel minerals, and a major player in the world It is the largest industry in Ontario to contribute both to the provincial tax base and international balance of trade The province’s mineral production in 2008 was valued at $9.6 billion, with its 27 metal mines generating $6.6 billion for the economy Ontario led the country in exploration expenditures in 2008 with $667 million Ontario has the largest number of Canadian mining equipment, services, technologies and education providers

11. Contact us today The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service Everywhere you do business Odette Corbu Odette.corbu@internationl.gc.ca tradecommissioner.gc.ca TCS General Enquiries: 1-888-306-9991