Toronto businesses need e-commerce that serves all Canadians—English and French speakers alike. We build bilingual platforms that work naturally in both official languages.
The Canadian E-commerce Challenge
Canadian e-commerce requires more than translation—proper French Canadian content, provincial tax complexity, and shipping across the world's second-largest country.
Our Bilingual E-commerce Solutions
Bilingual Experience
Serve all Canadians:
- Language toggle: Easy switching
- French Canadian: Proper localisation
- URL structure: SEO-friendly bilingual
- Content management: Dual-language workflow
Canadian Payments
Local preferences:
- Interac: Online debit
- Cards: Visa, Mastercard, Amex
- PayPal: Still popular
- BNPL: Afterpay, Klarna Canada
Provincial Taxes
Complex but correct:
- GST: Federal goods and services tax
- HST: Harmonised provinces
- PST: British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
- QST: Quebec sales tax
Canadian Shipping
Coast to coast:
- Canada Post: Standard and expedited
- Couriers: Purolator, UPS, FedEx
- Regional: Province-specific options
- US cross-border: Expansion ready
Market Expansion
Quebec Market
- French-first experience
- Local payment methods
- Quebec compliance
- Cultural relevance
Cross-Border
- US shipping configuration
- Duties calculation
- Currency display
- Border-ready
Ready to serve all Canadians? Contact ZIRA Software to discuss your bilingual e-commerce needs.