What to wear
Canadians aren’t conservative when it comes to clothing, however, if you are about to dress for the corporate, it is recommended that you don’t wear revealing clothes. For men, you are expected to wear suits over button-up shirts, with a matching tie and nice shoes. For women, you are advised to choose between a dress with knee-level length or pantsuits with very minimal accessories.

What to bring
Always bring a business card because it is normally being exchanged during meetings. If your counterpart is from Quebec or you will be meeting someone in that area, your business cards are expected to be translated in French on one side and English on the other. Also, bring the necessary documents needed for your deal. Canadians may go straight to the subject matter of the meeting, and they prefer a well-organized and presented discussion.

What to expect
Punctuality is required during business meetings or social gatherings. Better make it on time or inform your counterpart ahead of time if you are running late. Although it was mentioned that Canadians’ means of communication is indirect, it is different when it comes to business communication. Locals’ nature of business communication both written and spoken is quite direct. They would like to be informed right away when conflict arises or a problem is most likely gonna happen.

What you should know
Canada puts emphasis on observing mutual respect and egalitarianism. Women have no problem working here and are treated as equals with men when it comes to employment or promotions. When making decisions, although managers and leaders are the ones making the final decisions, a flattened hierarchy is observed. Employees who do not hold high positions may voice out opinions and may give their inputs when being asked.

Knowing your leave of absence is essential if you are about to work in Canada. When it comes to corporate leaves, the following are applied in the country: