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Consider Canada’s large cities
for global trade and investment

The majority of the trade and investment opportunity flows through the world’s cities. That’s why Canada’s large cities are working together to help international companies like yours determine the best synergies for business expansion by building city-to-city linkages around the globe.

Canada is an aggressive trading nation. The stock of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Canada reached $561.6 billion by year-end 2010. Also Canada’s merchandise exports to the world rose to $399.4 billion in 2010, while imports reached $403.3 billion in the same year. Canada also has stellar economic fundamentals.

Which Canadian city is right for your business? Economic development professionals from Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Québec City, Winnipeg, the Waterloo Region, and Saskatoon work together every day to guide companies like yours to the city or cities that offer the most strategic fit. Our job is to help you make the best decision for your business. Contact us today.

*Source of economic and trade statistics: UNCTAD.org and Invest in Canada flagship report 2010, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. Visit investincanada.gc.ca

                         

Wednesday
Oct262011

Edmonton: an outstanding combination of thriving economy and vibrant quality of life 

A diversified, innovative economy in the heart of Canada’s booming west and gateway to Canada’s north

Greater Edmonton is the largest and closest urban centre to the world’s third-largest oil reserves. Already home to Canadian household corporate names like PCL Constructors Inc., Stantec Inc. and Rexall, many Fortune 500 companies have a substantial presence in Greater Edmonton. In addition to being the hub of the oil sands supply chain, the city boasts two of the world’s largest petrochemical plants and 17 energy-related research and innovation centres —- All of this oil industry activity in a country that’s one of the world’s most politically stable.

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DateWednesday, October 26, 2011 | tagged , |
Thursday
Oct062011

Saskatoon – renowned as a business-friendly, innovative city at the heart of Canada’s prairies

Attractive tax incentives, a stable economy and a dedicated highly educated workforce make Saskatoon one of the most diversified economies in Western Canada

Saskatoon, with its diverse economy including mining, energy, manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, information communications, construction, and agriculture, has enjoyed a positive GDP growth of 3.5% over the last 10 years, which is above the Canadian average.

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DateThursday, October 6, 2011 | tagged , |
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