 |
(an IG Ltd Company)
|
ICON Group International, Inc. (an IG Ltd Company) |
|
Tables of Contents
1.1 What does this report cover?
1.2 How to Strategically Evaluate Canada
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Canada
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.1.1 Canadian Robotics Industry Sector Overview
2.1.2 Canadian Industrial Robotics Market Overview
2.1.3 Product Definition
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility
2.2.2 Latent Demand: Statistical Profile
2.2.3 Latent Demand: Leading Segments
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Accessibility: Local production
2.3.2 Imports
2.3.3 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Accessibility: Import Barriers
2.4.2 Accessibility: Distribution Strategies
2.4.3 Accessibility: Financing Strategies/Options
2.5 Useful Contacts
2.5.1 Key Government Agencies and Organizations
2.5.2 Useful Contacts: Trade Organizations
2.5.3 Useful Contacts: Trade publications
2.5.4 Industrial Robot Manufacturers
2.5.5 Canadian Robot Systems Integrators and Robotics Consultants
2.5.6 Accessibility: Trade Events
3 The Economics of Latent Demand in Canada
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Canada
3.2.1 Economic Fundamentals and Dynamics
3.2.2 Key Sectors
3.2.3 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.4 Trade Deficit Risks
3.2.5 Transportation Infrastructure
3.2.6 Railways
3.2.7 Motor Freight
3.2.8 Water Transport
3.2.9 Aviation
3.2.10 Telecommunications Infrastructure
4 Export Accessibility in Canada
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Canada
4.2.1 Canadian Banking System
4.2.2 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.3 Financing Availability
4.2.4 Sources of Financing
4.2.5 Credit Information
4.2.6 Consumer Financing
4.2.7 Payment Methods
4.2.8 Project Financing
4.2.9 General Trade Barriers
4.2.10 Access to Accreditation Systems
4.2.11 Government Procurement
4.2.12 Provincial Liquor Boards
4.2.13 Services
4.2.14 "Cultural Industries"
4.2.15 Investment Barriers
4.2.16 Investment Canada Act
4.2.17 Investments in “Cultural Industries”
4.2.18 Valuations on Imports
4.2.19 Import Licenses
4.2.20 Export Control Issues
4.2.21 Trade Documentation Requirements
4.2.22 Temporary Entry of Imports
4.2.23 Labeling Issues
4.2.24 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.25 Standards
4.2.26 Standards and the NAFTA
4.2.27 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.28 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 The Overall Investment Climate
5.4.2 Openness to Foreign Investment
5.4.3 Investment Canada Act
5.4.4 Reviewable Transactions
5.4.5 Notifiable Investments
5.4.6 Unreviewable/Unnotifiable Investments
5.4.7 Thresholds
5.4.8 Net Benefit Requirements
5.4.9 The Review Process
5.4.10 Review Duration
5.4.11 Ownership Restrictions by Sector
5.4.12 Cultural Industries
5.4.13 Book Publishing And Distribution
5.4.14 Newspapers and Periodicals
5.4.15 Television and Radio Broadcasting
5.4.16 Cable Television & Other Broadcast Services
5.4.17 Financial Sector
5.4.18 Commercial Aviation
5.4.19 Energy and Mining
5.4.20 Telecommunications
5.4.21 Fishing
5.4.22 Electric Energy Generation And Distribution
5.4.23 Health Services
5.4.24 Real Estate
5.4.25 Special Treatment for U.S. Investment
5.4.26 Privatization
5.4.27 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.28 Expropriation and Compensation
5.4.29 Dispute Settlement
5.4.30 Performance Requirements
5.4.31 Investment Incentives
5.4.32 Export/Import Policies
5.4.33 Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
5.4.34 Protection of Property Rights
5.4.35 Transparency of the Regulatory System
5.4.36 Efficient Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
5.4.37 Political Violence
5.4.38 Corruption
5.4.39 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.40 Labor
6 Marketing & Distribution in Canada
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Canada
6.2.1 Distribution Channel Options
6.2.2 Distributors and Agents
6.2.3 Franchising Activities
6.2.4 Direct Marketing Options
6.2.5 Joint Venture and Licensing Options
6.2.6 Creating a Sales Office
6.2.7 Selling Strategies
6.2.8 Advertising Options
6.2.9 The Press
6.2.10 Radio and Television
6.2.11 Pricing Issues
6.2.12 Supplying Customer Service
6.2.13 General
6.2.14 Services
6.2.15 NAFTA
6.2.16 Financial Services
6.2.17 Patents
6.2.18 Drug Patents
6.2.19 Copyrights
6.2.20 Local Counsel
6.2.21 Regional Marketing Differences in Canada
6.2.22 The Atlantic Provinces
6.2.23 The Province of Quebec
6.2.24 The Province of Ontario
6.2.25 The Prairie Provinces and the Northwest Territories
6.2.26 The Province of British Columbia and the Yukon Territory
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 Political Relationship to the United States
8.4.2 Politics and the Business Environment
8.4.3 The Political System
8.4.4 Major Political Parties In Canada
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
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Historical Relations with the U.S.
11.1.2 Trade and Investment
11.1.3 National Unity
11.2 Business Customs in Canada
11.2.1 Local Business Practices
11.2.2 Travel Issues
11.2.3 Health
