About our Paris Office
The Paris Trade and Investment Office (TIO) plays a pivotal role in facilitating trade and investment between Ontario, Canada, and France and Belgium.
Our office is dedicated to strengthening commercial ties and fostering economic growth by connecting businesses, governments and institutions across borders.
The Government of Ontario, Canada operates a network of International Trade and Investment Offices (TIOs) located in Canadian diplomatic Missions around the world.
What we do
We assist French and Belgian companies interested in building their presence in Ontario and in sourcing Ontario products and services.
We help you find supply-chain partners
- Connect French and Belgian buyers with Ontario businesses at international missions and trade shows.
- Organize pre-qualified meetings for Ontario companies to present their products and services.
- Collaborate with partners on incoming and outgoing trade missions.
We help you expand into Ontario
- Share market insights to help French and Belgian companies understand Ontario’s business landscape.
- Connect French and Belgian companies with government, institutional and private partners.
- Organize site visits and guide French and Belgian companies through their expansion.
Connect with us
We understand your market, speak your language, and work in your time zone.
Pamela Kanter
Senior Economic Officer
Kevin Rosseau
Senior Commercial Officer
Elise Huitt-Legros
Commercial Assistant
Find us at local events
Connect with us at upcoming international trade and investment events happening around the world.
Why choose Ontario and Ontario suppliers?
Ontario offers a stable, forward-looking business environment powered by innovation, skilled talent, and trusted global partners.
To the benefit of those in France and Belgium, the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) boosts your competitive edge with duty-free access, enhanced trade in services, labour mobility, and open government procurement.
Discover more reasons to partner with Ontario companies and learn About Ontario.