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facilitating trade development opportunities in concert with the existing network ofInternational Trade Centres, and provincial and territorial government tradeofficeshelping Aboriginal entrepreneurs take advantage of available export developmentprograms by opening doors to federal departments and agencies with experiencein this field, such as Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, theCanadian International Development Agency, and other areas of IndustryCanada, including the Canadian Tourism Commissionproviding financial assistance, where necessary, to enable client firms to takeadvantage of missions, seminars and promotional opportunities.ABORIGINAL BUSINESS CANADA is also implementing a business plan focused ondeveloping specific sectors and sources of information to help Aboriginal companiesexpand their markets. A number of efforts include:publication of an Aboriginal Export and Trade Directory , in print andelectronic formats (This initiative is helping to form a partnership with the Allianceof Manufacturers and Exporters Canada which will lead to increased promotionof Aboriginal exporting capability.)inclusion of Aboriginal products and companies in Canada's formal strategy fortrade promotion Aboriginal entrepreneurs have worked with ABORIGINALBUSINESS CANADA to achieve their initial business objectives. As they moveto tackle expanded markets, regionally, nationally and internationally, theprogram will be there as an important point-of-contact for advice and support.registration of Aboriginal firms in the World Information Network (WIN) databaseused around the world to source Canadian products, as well as in IndustryCanada's Canadian Company Capabilities databasea series of Aboriginal trade marketing initiatives .tourism product developmenta pilot project to help Aboriginal companies market products and services on theInternetABORIGINAL BUSINESS CANADA encourages and supports continuousimprovement of both productivity and expertise in Aboriginal firms. This translates intoefforts to develop adoption and enhancement, and youth information products, createand support business networks, and extend Internet access to Aboriginal users. Theprogram is:stimulating awareness of how technology can produce business successdeveloping Aboriginal managers adept at leading innovation-based businessesimproving entry to the international marketplaceCreating information products and access to them through "Information Highway"initiativesproviding financial support to Aboriginal firms in certain technology sectors, suchas software development and environmental industriesPg. 218