Air Pollution Control Equipment in Canada: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000

1 Introduction & Methodology
1.1 What does this report cover?
1.2 Evaluating Canada
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Canada

2 Air Pollution Control Equipment
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Canadian Environmental Market Overview
2.2.2 Dynamics
2.2.3 Emissions Forecasts
2.2.4 Federal Initiatives
2.2.5 Other Federal Initiatives
2.2.6 Provincial Initiatives
2.2.7 Composition
2.2.8 Import Market
2.2.9 U.S.-Canada Differences in Emissions Reduction Policy
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Competitive Factors
2.3.2 End-Users
2.3.3 Sales Prospects
2.3.4 Key Factors
2.3.5 Export-Assistance Programs
2.4 Useful Contacts
2.4.1 Federal Government Agencies and Associations
2.4.2 Provincial Government Agencies
2.4.3 Design Engineering Consulting Firms
2.4.4 Industry Contacts

3 The Economics Of Latent Demand In Canada
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Canada
3.2.1 Principal Growth Sectors
3.2.2 Government Role in the Economy
3.2.3 Balance of Payments Situation
3.2.4 Transportation Infrastructure
3.2.5 Telecommunications Infrastructure

4 Export Accessibility In Canada
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Canada
4.2.1 Foreign Exchange Controls Affecting Trading
4.2.2 General Financing Availability
4.2.3 How to Finance Exports
4.2.4 Credit Information
4.2.5 Consumer Financing
4.2.6 Methods of Payment
4.2.7 Project Financing Available
4.2.8 Trade Barriers
4.2.9 Standards
4.2.10 Government Procurement
4.2.11 Provincial Liquor Boards
4.2.12 "Cultural Industries"
4.2.13 Investment Barriers
4.2.14 Customs Valuation
4.2.15 Import Licenses
4.2.16 Export Controls
4.2.17 Import/Export Documentation
4.2.18 Temporary Entry
4.2.19 Labeling and Marking Requirements
4.2.20 Prohibited Imports
4.2.21 Standards
4.2.22 Standards and the NAFTA
4.2.23 Free Trade Zones/Warehouses
4.2.24 Membership in Free Trade Arrangements

5 Direct Investment Accessibility In Canada
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Canada
5.4.1 Openness to Foreign Investment
5.4.2 Legal Framework
5.4.3 Investment Canada Act
5.4.4 Investments in "Cultural Industries"
5.4.5 Investments in the Financial Sector
5.4.6 Investments In Other Sectors
5.4.7 Investment Incentives
5.4.8 Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
5.4.9 Protection of Property Rights
5.4.10 Performance Requirements/Incentives
5.4.11 Regulatory System: Laws and Procedures
5.4.12 Labor
5.4.13 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.14 Expropriation and Compensation
5.4.15 Dispute Settlement
5.4.16 Political Violence
5.4.17 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.18 Capital Outflow Policy

6 Marketing & Distribution In Canada
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Canada
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.2 Use of Agents and Distributors; Finding a Partner
6.2.3 Franchising
6.2.4 Direct Marketing
6.2.5 Joint Ventures/Licensing
6.2.6 Steps to Establishing an Office
6.2.7 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.8 The Press
6.2.9 Radio and Television
6.2.10 Pricing Product
6.2.11 Sales Service/Customer Support
6.2.12 Selling to the Government
6.2.13 Protecting Your Product from IPR Infringement
6.2.14 Need for a Local Attorney
6.2.15 Regional Marketing Differences in Canada

7 Human Resource Assessment In Canada
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Canada
7.2.1 Unionization in Canada
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Canada
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Canada
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Canada
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Canada

8 Political Risk Assessment In Canada
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Canada
8.4 Political Issues in Canada
8.4.1 Major Political Issues Affecting Business Climate
8.4.2 Political System
8.4.3 Orientation of Major Political Parties

9 Legal Risk Assessment In Canada
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Canada
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Canada
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Canada

10 Cultural And Demographic Risks In Canada
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Canada
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Canada
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Canada
10.2.3 Religion in Canada
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Canada

11 Historical Background
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Political and Governmental History
11.1.2 National Unity
11.2 Business Customs in Canada
11.2.1 Business Infrastructure
11.2.2 Language
11.2.3 Communications
11.2.4 Housing