Canada

This section includes articles related to area economic development, corporate relocation, company expansion and site selection news throughout Canada.

data center

CBRE Reports Top 10 North American Data Center Markets

The North American Data Center Trends Report looked at second half 2022 for most active markets in terms of net absorption.
Volkswagen

Canada And Ontario Welcome Investment From Volkswagen

Volkswagen is scheduled to build its first overseas electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant in Ontario, Canada.
AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca Brings 500 Life Sciences Jobs To Ontario, Canada

In Ontario, AstraZeneca will expand its R&D operations, while Canada helps Stanpac scale up manufacturing of new compostable and recyclable packaging.
Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Canada Is Calling

Economic growth and FDI are robust across the nation, with advanced manufacturing just one of the bright spots.
2022 Deal of the Year

2022 Deal Of The Year: Impact Awards

The 2022 Deal of the Year Impact Awards recognize project investments that will have significant impact in their new or expanded locations, focusing on a specific aspect of the project.

Imperial Approves $560M For Its Renewable Diesel Facility

The Imperial facility supports Canada's plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and produce a billion liters of renewable diesel annually.
Mississauga

Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. Relocates, Expands In Canada

Sheridan Research Park in Mississauga, Ontario is the new home of the company’s API process R&D activity, solid-state R&D activity and analytical services team.

Micron, Intel, Chevron Phillips, Hyundai Top 2022 Deals Of The Year

The annual Business Facilities Deal of the Year awards have expanded to recognize four winning project announcements.
renewable energy

The Race To Net Zero Energy

Unprecedented transformation in the renewable energy sector is driving economic opportunity and growth.
tech talent

Finding Tech Talent

Where tech talent is concentrated is one of the most influential factors in the potential growth of the industry in a region.
CentrePort South CentrePort Canada

Manitoba To Invest Up To $40M In CentrePort South Expansion

Located in the City of Winnipeg, CentrePort Canada is North America’s largest tri-modal inland port and foreign trade zone.
Nokia Canada Ottawa

Nokia Picks Ontario For 5G, AI, Cybersecurity R&D Hub

Ottawa as will serve as Nokia's Canadian HQ for research and development in 5G, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and cybersecurity.
semiconductor manufacturing

Shoring Up Semiconductors

Across North America, companies and locations are moving semiconductor manufacturing and ecosystems closer to home.
Canada Workforce

Canada Leads With World-Class Workforce

Canada's top-notch education, support for tech knowledge, and business-friendly programs deliver for companies from around the globe.
2022 Metro Rankings

Business Facilities’ 2022 Metro Rankings Report

Metro areas and cities of all sizes are recognized for attracting and retaining businesses from numerous industry sectors in Business Facilities' 2022 Metro Rankings Report.
North Carolina Best Business Climate

New York, San Francisco Top Fintech, Crypto Leaders Rankings

New York City leads the pack in Fintech, San Francisco is the Crypto Market Leader, and Morgantown, WV tops new Metros For Movers list in Business Facilities’ 18th Annual Rankings Report.
Life Sciences Hubs

United States, China, Canada Top New Worldwide FDI Rankings

The U.S. tops worldwide foreign direct investment leaderboard, Boston is first for Life Sciences Hubs, and NYC leads Financial Centers in Business Facilities' 2022 Global Rankings Report.
tech talent

CBRE Releases Annual Tech Talent Scorecard For 2022

CBRE's Scoring Tech Talent report ranks the top 75 tech markets in the U.S. and Canada and outlines the industry’s job-growth trends amid economic shifts and increased remote hiring.
Umicore Ontario

Umicore To Build $1B+ EV Battery Materials Plant In Eastern Ontario

Umicore's industrial scale battery materials manufacturing plant in Loyalist Township, Ontario will be the first of its kind in North America.
Jubilant HollisterStier

Jubilant HollisterStier To Invest $76M In Canadian Manufacturing Plant

Pharmaceutical maker Jubilant HollisterStier will also invest $193 million in an expansion of its East Spokane, WA plant.
2022 Deal of the Year

2022 Deal Of The Year: Impact Awards

The 2022 Deal of the Year Impact Awards recognize project investments that will have significant impact in their new or expanded locations, focusing on a specific aspect of the project.
2022 Deal of the Year

2022 Deal Of The Year: Platinum Award

Here are this year’s Deal of the Year award winners, starting with Platinum Winner Empire State Development, for Micron Technology's $100B investment in New York State.