Southeast Alberta Chamber offers online export certification via TradeCert
Local exporters can now apply for Certificates of Origin and other trade documents online instead of visiting in person.
Why it matters
The change could simplify export paperwork for Southeast Alberta businesses trying to reach international markets.
The Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to give area businesses online access to TradeCert Canada, a platform for processing export certification documents electronically.
The service allows exporters to apply for Certificates of Origin and other certified export paperwork without an in-person appointment. These certificates verify where goods were produced or manufactured and are often required for international trade. To use the platform, businesses must first register by providing a Letter of Waiver, proof of business registration and documentation of the origin of their goods; once approved, they can submit certification requests online.
Chamber president Aaron Fleming said international trade remains a key part of the region's economy, and the partnership is meant to cut administrative work for exporters, particularly small and medium-sized businesses where staff time is limited. He described TradeCert Canada as a modern, secure way to complete export documentation quickly.
The chamber says the initiative fits within its broader efforts to support local business competitiveness by reducing barriers to entering or expanding into international markets. Businesses seeking more information can contact the Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce.
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