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Canadian Overseas Trade Inc. (COTI)

A Canadian federal corporation based in Montréal, COTI connects industrial clients worldwide with qualified manufacturers and technical partners.

Who we are

Canadian Overseas Trade Inc. (COTI) was federally incorporated in Canada on April 3, 2018, and is based in Montréal, Québec. The company specialises in industrial supply, spare parts, MRO and technical sourcing for oil & gas, energy, hydrogen, mining and industrial projects.

COTI works as a single point of coordination between clients and a network of qualified manufacturers, OEMs, specialised suppliers, inspection bodies and logistics providers. Specialised services are provided and/or coordinated with qualified technical partners according to project requirements.

Our commitments

  • Clear, documented offers that match the specification
  • Qualified manufacturers and traceable materials
  • Transparent follow-up from order to delivery
  • Compliance with applicable standards, export and trade rules
  • Confidentiality of client information and drawings

Where we work

COTI serves clients in the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe, coordinated from its Canadian head office, with an office and associate representative in Oran, Algeria.

Corporate identification

Legal nameCanadian Overseas Trade Inc. (COTI)
StatusActive Canadian federal corporation
IncorporatedApril 3, 2018
Corporation number1070296-0
Business number (BN)761282714RC0001
Québec enterprise number (NEQ)1173604753
Head office7175 rue Michelet, Suite 10, Montréal (Québec) H1S 2L8, Canada
President & CEORezak Ghellab
COTI

Our offices and regional representation

Coordination from Canada, a presence in Oran and regional development to support your industrial projects.

Head office

Canada · Montréal

Canadian Overseas Trade Inc. (COTI)
7175 rue Michelet, Suite 10
Montréal (Québec) H1S 2L8, Canada
Premises temporarily closed · remote service

United Arab Emirates

Rezak GHELLAB and Anas Hussein coordinate UAE-related exchanges. Work continues remotely, with requests followed up through Canada.

Rezak GHELLAB ↗ · Anas Hussein ↗

Premises temporarily closed · remote service

Sultanate of Oman

Our work continues remotely. Your requests are forwarded to our Canadian office for follow-up.

Libya

Office open · coordination from Malawi

Southern Africa

Our office covers Mozambique, Malawi, including the mining sector, Kenya and Zambia. Anas Hussein supports business development and operational coordination across the region.

Discover his background ↗
Planned opening

West Africa

COTI plans to open an office in West Africa in the near future.

Transparency and verification

Official documents and authorizations

Browse COTI’s official records in one bilingual dossier, or open each document individually. Issue dates and the scope of each authorization are clearly stated for independent verification.

Certificate of Compliance

Corporations Canada · 04/09/2026

1070296-0View PDF

Corporate Profile

Corporations Canada · 04/09/2026

761282714RC0001View PDF

Québec attestation

Registraire des entreprises · 28/12/2022

NEQ 1173604753View PDF

The Québec certificate describes the position on December 28, 2022; the federal records are dated September 4, 2026. These documents do not replace a current check in the official registers.

Export authorizations

Canada Energy Regulator

Authorized term: 2026

ROE-149-2026

COTI holds export Order ROE-149-2026 issued by the Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator. It authorizes the export of light and heavy crude oil and refined petroleum products from January 1 to December 31, 2026, subject to the order’s conditions.

Archive · Expired 31/12/2025

ROE-151-2024

Heavy crude oil only. Term: March 15, 2024 to December 31, 2025. Expired authorization, provided for historical reference only.

The orders authorize specified exports; they are not a general certification of COTI by the regulator. Consult the original documents for all terms and conditions.

How to verify COTI on Corporations Canada

A 77-second tutorial in French and English: from a Google search to COTI’s official record. Each step is shown on screen and explained by a female narrator.

English tutorial · 77 seconds · With voice narration

  1. Open the official Corporations Canada search.
  2. Enter 1070296-0 in the corporation-number field and run the search.
  3. Open “Canadian Overseas Trade Inc.” and check the name, status and BN 761282714RC0001.
  4. Review “Annual filings”. The status can change: always check the live record.

Independent guide prepared by COTI, not produced or endorsed by the government. Screenshots dated October 10, 2026.