Western Canada and Latin America Existing and Potential Commercial Relationships

Table of Contents (August 2008)

• Executive Summary
• Introduction
  • Objectives of WD's Research Study
  • Canada and LAC: Natural Partners
  • Canadian Free Trade Agreements with LAC
  • Macroeconomics of Latin America
• Western Canada's Economic Relationship with Lac
  • Trade Patterns
  • Investment Patterns
• Western Canada's Engagement with Lac
  • Western Canadian Science Innovation Institutes
  • Private Sector
  • Business Associations
  • Western Canada’s Provincial Governments
  • Municipalities
  • Educational Institutions
  • Other Organizations
• Challenges
• Economic Opportunities
  • Opportunities by LAC Region
  • Opportunities by Selected LAC Country
  • Opportunities by Sector
• Lac Science and Technology
  • Opportunities in Science and Technology
  • Chile Case Study: Improved Competitiveness Through Innovation
  • Areas of Scientific Strength in LAC
  • LAC National Innovative Capacity
• Potential Action/Suggested Approaches
• Conclusions

Appendices

• Appendix A - Trade Statistics
• Appendix B - Western Canadian Companies Active in LAC
• Appendix C - Opportunities in Latin America
• Appendix D - Information Sources
• Appendix E - Experts Consulted