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services that are available to Canadian enterprises on a broad basis. Timely, relevant,cost-effective information and support can help interested Aboriginal exporters enterinternational markets and adapt effectively to emerging challenges and opportunities.Aboriginal Products, Services and Technologies- As part of Canada's InternationalBusiness Strategy, this initiative helps Aboriginal companies expand their exportpotential and compete effectively in international markets. Aboriginal companies canobtain information on key elements of a business strategy to guide them in developingbusiness expansion and export marketing plans, taking into account the emergingtrends in major markets.WIN Exports (World Information Network for Exports) This is a data base of Canadianexporters used by trade commissioners in Canada and overseas to match Canadiancompanies with international business opportunities. Companies registered with WINExports can access over 1,500 market studies listed on the on-line InfoCentre BulletinBoard and automatically receive “CanadExport”, the business newsletter of theDepartment of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.Program for Export Market Development -This program provides conditionally repayableassistance in support of a variety of activities that can help Aboriginal and otherCanadian firms expand into new markets.3.1 Eligibility:These programs and services are open to Aboriginal and other Canadian firmsinterested in expanding into international markets.3.2 Contact:For a copy of the chapter "Aboriginal Products, Services and Technologies" fromCanada's International Business Strategy Call: (613) 944-4000 Toll-Free: 1 800267-8376 TTY: (613) 996-9136 Fax: (613) 996-9709Internet: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca Write: InfoCentre, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade 125 Sussex DriveOttawa. Ontario K1A OG2Pg. 146