Export Assistance
Export & Procurement Assistance
Helping Nunavut's producers -- from Arctic char to aggregates -- access southern Canadian and international markets with comprehensive export support.
What We Do
Opening Markets for Arctic Producers
Nunavut produces world-class Arctic char, turbot, and shrimp through operations managed by Qikiqtaaluk Corporation's fisheries division and other Inuit-owned enterprises. The territory also exports aggregates, mineral concentrates, and increasingly, arts and cultural products. But getting these products to southern and international markets requires navigating complex export logistics, food safety certifications, and buyer relationships that most northern producers struggle to manage alone.
Our export assistance program helps Nunavut producers overcome the distance and complexity barriers that limit their market access. From CFIA documentation for seafood exports to buyer introductions at international food shows, we handle the commercial side so producers can focus on what they do best.
Export Sectors
Products We Help Export
Seafood & Wild Foods
Arctic char, turbot, shrimp, and wild game products. CFIA certification support, cold chain logistics, and connections to premium seafood buyers in southern Canada, the US, and international markets.
Mineral Resources
Gold, iron ore concentrates, and other mineral products from Nunavut's growing mining sector. Trade compliance, export documentation, and connections to southern processing and refining buyers.
Inuit Arts & Crafts
World-renowned Inuit carvings, printmaking, and textile arts. Gallery connections, international show coordination, and authentication support for the global Inuit art market.
Our Process
Export Support Process
Market Assessment
Identify the most promising export markets for your Nunavut products. Analyze buyer demand, pricing potential, and competitive landscape in target markets.
Compliance & Docs
Handle export documentation, CFIA certifications for food products, customs paperwork, and regulatory compliance for international trade.
Buyer Matching
Connect your products with qualified buyers through trade shows, direct introductions, and our network of importers and distributors in target markets.
Logistics & Delivery
Coordinate export logistics from Nunavut to destination markets, including cold chain management, freight forwarding, and customs clearance.
Export Your Arctic Products
Open new markets for your Nunavut products with our comprehensive export assistance.
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