The sources on this page will help you to identify the best countries or regions for your international business opportunity. If you have already chosen (or have been assigned) a country, you can start gathering intelligence on these topics:
The following sources are useful when researching business conditions in countries or regions (outside of Canada):
The Statesman's Yearbook 2021 by 
The following resources contain a wealth of information and advice on international trade topics and are targeted at Canadians:
Canada's laws on import and export: an overview by Valuable information on doing business in another country can often be found on governmental websites targeted at attracting foreign investment.
Strategic Leadership Across Cultures: the GLOBE study of CEO leadership behavior and effectiveness in 24 countries by 
Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind, Rev. & Expanded 2nd ed. by 
Cultural DNA: the psychology of globalization by
"Presenting ground breaking original research and the latest evidence from neuroscience, behavioral genetics, and psychology, the deepest instincts of eight key global cultures are dissected. Readers will understand the psychological themes at play in regions such as the U.S., Latin America, Europe, China, India, the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa and Australia. Additionally, an extensive database of 30,000 leaders provides insights to inform the reader" (publisher)
