Invest in Canada
“In Canada, we are building the economy of the future. We have the resources, the people, and the expertise, and our 15 free trade agreements give you access to 1.5 billion consumers in over 51 countries. If you’re looking for a second home, Canada is your answer.”
— Laurel Broten, CEO,
Invest in Canada
FAST FACTS
Population (2023): 40,097,761¹
Largest Cities (2022): Toronto (6,202,225); Montreal (4,291,732); Vancouver (2,642,825); Calgary (1,481,806); Edmonton (1,418,118)²
GDP (2021): $2.1 trillion CDN¹
¹Statistics Canada
²Census Metropolitan Area
TARGETED GROWTH SECTORS
Electric Vehicle Battery Supply Chain: Canada is the best place to invest in this transformative industry because every stage of the battery EV supply chain can be located within its borders.
Energy Transition: Canada is the global leader in combining an abundant supply of clean energy with the advanced technologies needed to support a worldwide transition to a low-carbon future. Canada is home to some of the most transformative clean energy projects in the world.
Agribusiness: Canada offers a world-leading agricultural and agri-food sector, with access to the largest markets in the world. Canada is also a leader in ag-tech, including the growing plant protein market.
TOP PROJECTS
COMPANY | CITY | JOBS |
Northvolt | Montreal, QC | 3,000 |
Volkswagen | St. Thomas, ON | 3,000 |
Astrazeneca | Mississauga, ON | 500 |
BHP Jansen Potash Project | Leroy, SK | 900 |
Michelin | Bridgewater, NS | 70 |
FEATURED LOCATIONS
Welcome to Middlesex County. Strategically located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Middlesex County offers both urban and rural advantages. Surrounding the City of London, and only 2 hours from Toronto and Detroit, Middlesex County is home to eight municipalities; each containing a variety of communities offering some of the best investment opportunities in Canada.
EDUCATED WORKFORCE
Canada has the most highly educated workforce in the world, including more than 2.8 million STEM graduates. Multiple immigration programs bring international workers into the country quickly.
TOP BUSINESS FACILITIES RANKINGS
#3 FDI (Worldwide) | 2023 Global Rankings |
Top 10 Installed Wind Power | 2023 Global Rankings |
Top 10 Artificial Intelligence (Cap. Investment) | 2023 Global Rankings |
Top 10 Financial Centers (N. America): Toronto | 2023 Global Rankings |
Top 5 FDI (Cap. Investment): Ontario | 2023 State Rankings |
Top 5 FDI (Projects): Ontario | 2023 State Rankings |
Top 10 FDI (Projects): Quebec | 2023 State Rankings |
Top 5 Smart Cities: Toronto | 2023 Global Rankings |
#1 Food Processing: Brampton, ON | 2023 Metro Rankings |
#1 Tech Talent Leaders (labor pool under 50K): Waterloo Region, ON | 2023 Metro Rankings |
LATEST NEWS
Fortinet To Invest $30M In Downtown Alberta
Fortinet, a U.S.-based global cybersecurity leader, plans to invest $30 million in the Alberta, Canada, technology sector.
Rock Tech Picks Red Rock For Ontario’s First Lithium Refinery
Following an extensive location selection process, Rock Tech has selected the former Norampac Paper Mill site in Red Rock as the location for Ontario's first lithium refinery.
2023 Deals Of The Year
Entries for Deal of the Year awards spanned industries, investment types, and winning strategies. Here are the stories of this year’s picks.