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Australia, Asia-Pacific
Mining
February 26, 2026
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Speaker: As one of the world's largest Speaker: economies, China offers growing Speaker: opportunities across a variety Speaker: of sectors, including consumer Speaker: products, energy, advanced Speaker: manufacturing, clean technology Speaker: and agri-food. Speaker: In fact, Canada's exports to Speaker: China reached over $34 billion dollars in 2025, Speaker: a new all-time record. China is Speaker: Canada's Speaker: second largest trading partner. And those trade Speaker: ties continue to grow through agreements Speaker: and partnerships, like the Speaker: Canada-China Economic and Speaker: Trade Cooperation Roadmap, announced Speaker: as part of Speaker: Prime Minister Carney's visit to Speaker: China in January 2026. Looking Speaker: ahead, Canada Speaker: has set an ambitious goal to increase our exports to China Speaker: by 50% by 2030. But success in Speaker: China takes time. It requires a Speaker: long-term commitment and the Speaker: ability to operate in a Speaker: complex business environment. That's where Speaker: the Speaker: Trade Commissioner Service comes in. Our team can Speaker: help you understand the Chinese market with insight, guidance and local Speaker: connections. Connect with us Speaker: and see if China is the right Speaker: fit for your business.Market overview
Top industries
- Agriculture and processed foods
- Clean technologies
- Defence and security
- Education
- Forestry and wood products
- Information and communications technologies
- Infrastructure
- Life sciences
- Mining
- Oil and gas
Relations and trade agreements
Canada and Australia are part of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Find out how your business can benefit from opportunities through this free trade agreement:
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Contacts
Find out who to contact in Canada or internationally if you are:
- a new or aspiring exporter
- an existing client, international company, or global representative
In Canada: Contact a Trade Commissioner at your regional office.
Outside Canada: Use our Find a Trade Commissioner tool to connect with a Trade Commissioner at a Canadian office abroad.
Additional Government of Canada resources
- Business travel: Make safer, more informed decisions when travelling internationally for work.
- Import into Canada: Guidance on importing goods and services, including duty reduction programs.
- Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada: Information about immigrating to Canada.
- EduCanada: Information about studying in Canada.
- Do business with Canada: Information for foreign companies looking to do business in Canada.
Trade offices – Australia
The High Commission of Canada in Australia
Address
Commonwealth Avenue,
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2600
Australia
Telephone
(011-61-2) 6270-4000
Fax
(011-61-2) 6270-4081
Office hours
Mon - Fri :08:30 - 16:30
Territories/responsibilities
Australia, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Nauru, Solomon Islands, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau
Office closures
- 2025-01-01
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The Consulate General of Canada, Sydney
Address
Consulate General of Canada, Sydney
Level 6, Quay West Building, 111 Harrington Street, Sydney, 2000, Australia,
Sydney, New South Wales, 2000
Australia
Telephone
(011-61-2) 9364-3000
Fax
(011-61-2) 9364-3097
Office hours
Mon-Fri: 0830 - 1630
Territories/responsibilities
Australia, New Caledonia.
Office closures
- 2026-01-01
- 2026-01-26
- 2026-04-03
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