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 50 countries. If you’re looking for a second home, Canada is your answer.

— Laurel Broten, CEO,
Invest in Canada

DOING BUSINESS IN CANADA

Canada
Canada produces a large and growing number of both Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and Business, Humanities, Arts, Social Science and Education (BHASE) graduates at all levels. (Photo: Invest in Canada)

TARGETED GROWTH SECTORS

Electric Vehicles

Canada is the only country in the Western Hemisphere that can offer an end-to-end battery supply chain, from critical minerals through to battery recycling.


Hydrogen

In addition to being one of the world’s top 10 hydrogen producers, Canada is building a dynamic hydrogen industry, thanks to abundant natural resources (water and natural gas), and world-leading hydrogen technologies such as fuel cells and electrolyzers.


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 BUSINESS FACILITIES RANKINGS: CANADA

Top 5 FDI (Cap. Investment): Ontario2023 State Rankings
Top 5 FDI (Projects): Ontario2023 State Rankings
Top 10 FDI (Projects): Quebec2023 State Rankings
#1 Food Processing: Brampton, ON2023 Metro Rankings
#1 Tech Talent Leaders (Labor Pool Under 50K): Waterloo Region, ON2023 Metro Rankings
#3 FDI (Worldwide)2023 Global Rankings
Top 5 Smart Cities: Toronto2023 Global Rankings
Top 10 Artificial Intelligence (Cap. Investment)2023 Global Rankings
Top 10 Financial Centers (North America): Toronto2023 Global Rankings
Top 10 Installed Wind Power2023 Global Rankings

From the July / August 2023 issue of Business Facilities


WORKFORCE

Canada has the most highly educated workforce in the world, including more than 2.8 million STEM graduates. Multiple immigration programs to bring international workers into the country quickly. Canada in 2021 was the most attractive destination for foreign workers in the world.

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