Location Canada
Project Announcements
Hitachi Energy Plans London, Ontario, Canada, Manufacturing Operations
Energy technology company Hitachi Energy plans to establish operations in London, Ontario, Canada. The more than $330 million project is expected to create more than 100 jobs.
10/21/2026
Australia-Based Heidi Plans Toronto, Ontario, Headquarters Operations
Australia-based healthcare technology company Heidi plans to establish operations in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The $25.4 million investment is expected to create more than 30 jobs.
09/29/2026
Germany-Based Evonik Plans Vancouver, British Columbia, Manufacturing Operations
Germany-based specialty chemicals company Evonik plans to establish operations in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
08/30/2026
India-Based Sun Pharma Expands Brampton, Ontario, Canada, Operations
India-based pharmaceutical company Sun Pharma has expanded its operations in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The approximately $56 million project is expected to create more than 35 jobs.
08/18/2026
Meta Plans Sturgeon County, Alberta, Canada, Data Center Operations
Technology company Meta plans to establish operations in Sturgeon County, Alberta, Canada. The more than $9.24 billion project is expected to create approximately 300 jobs.
07/17/2026
Ross Video Expands Ontario, Canada, Operations
Broadcast technology company Ross Video Ltd. plans to expand its manufacturing and research and development operations in Ottawa and Iroquois, Ontario, Canada. The C$122.5 million project is expected to create 125 jobs.
05/30/2026
Norway-Based Vianode Plans St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, Operations
Norway-based advanced battery materials company Vianode plans to establish operations in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. The more than C$2 billion project is expected to create approximately 300 jobs.
11/14/2025
Swiss-Based Hitachi Energy Expands Varennes, Canada, Operations
Swiss-based Hitachi Energy, a company that provides products, services, and digital technologies for utilities, industry, transportation, and infrastructure sectors, plans to expand its operations in Varennes, Canada. The $195 million project is expected to create approximately 500 jobs.
10/14/2025
Northern Transformer Plans Innisfil, Ontario, Canada, Manufacturing Operations
Northern Transformer Corporation, a company specializing in designing and manufacturing high-quality, custom-engineered transformers, plans to establish operations in Innisfil, Ontario, Canada. The $206.8 million project is expected to create 151 jobs.
10/02/2025
Ranovus Expands Ottawa, Ontario, Semiconductor Operations
Ranovus Inc., a company that develops and manufactures optical interconnect solutions for data centers and communication networks, plans to expand its operations in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The more than $100 million project is expected to create 125 jobs.
08/29/2025
Canada-Based Mancuso Chemicals Plans Pachuta, Mississippi, Logistics-Distribution Operations
Canada-based chemical manufacturer Mancuso Chemicals Limited plans to establish operations in Pachuta, Mississippi. The $5.52 million project is expected to create 17 jobs in Clarke County over the next five years.
08/11/2025
Ferrero Expands Brantford, Ontario, Canada, Production Operations
Sweet-packaged food company Ferrero plans to expand its operations in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. The $445 million project is expected to create 500 jobs.
04/19/2025
Minth Group Plans Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Manufacturing Operations
Automotive parts manufacturer Minth Group plans to establish operations in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The roughly $300 million project is expected to create up to 1,100 jobs.
04/07/2025
Siemens Canada Expands Oakville, Ontario, Operations
Siemens Canada, a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility and healthcare, plans to expand its operations in Oakville, Ontario. The $150 million project is expected to create up to 90 jobs.
04/03/2025
Recent Features
Canada's Infrastructure and Innovation: Powering Economic Growth and Sustainability
Through its investment in infrastructure development, site-readiness initiatives, transformation of its power sector, and work-focused immigration policies, FDI in Canada continues to grow at a healthy pace.
How ESG Is Driving Canadian Government Programs
Through their ESG-oriented policies, Canada’s federal and provincial governments are working to position themselves as an attractive investment destination for businesses seeking sustainable long-term growth.
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The Power of Location
As companies seek to find a location that will achieve the right mix of size, price, accessibility, and time to market, having an optimal logistics location is paramount to cultivating a corporate competitive advantage. Highway access, proximity to all modes of transportation networks, and a qualified work force are also factors that can affect location decisions.
Navigating the Change: Business Location and Economic Development in Canada
De-globalization, supply chain disruptions, an evolving tax landscape, tight labor markets, and the continued rise of ESG are among the issues manufacturers are facing.
Ontario: Coming Back Strong
With a thriving base of both traditional and high-tech industries, Ontario is a top performer in Canada’s economy.
Canada Makes Foreign Investors Feel at Home
A rebounding economy — along with access to top talent and unmatched market access — makes Canada a top choice for investment.
Canada’s Diversity and Positioning Is Promising
Although the pandemic caused FDI to slow, with its diverse workforce, Canada is experiencing a surge in Industry 4.0 projects and may benefit from U.S. firms nearshoring their supply chains.
Canadian Industrial Sectors Expand with Business and Government Investment
Diverse public-sector infrastructure investments, streamlined regulations, and certified site programs are driving private-sector industrial investment and expansions across Canada.
Navigating Canada’s Complex Incentives Landscape
Canadian business incentives can build resiliency and long-term growth.
Canada’s Talent Advantage Builds Investor Confidence
Its highly educated workforce, open and inclusive society, and support for business will ease your company’s investment in Canada.
From NAFTA to the USMCA — A Canadian Perspective
Although it is still too early to say how investors to Canada will react to the USMCA, it does provide medium-term certainty to North American trade.
Canadian Opportunities for Growth in the New Normal
COVID-19 has shaken up global competitiveness, potentially offering Canada unique opportunities to recover and thrive.
COVID-19 and Site Selection in the Near and Long Term
The global pandemic has accelerated a digital transformation of the workforce, a shift to just-in-case inventory management, redirecting of incentives, and other changes in business priorities.
Global Investment In – and Within – North America
Marc Beauchamp, President and CEO, CAI Global Group, spoke with Area Development about recent Canadian and international investment projects in the U.S. from a site selection perspective after his presentation at our 2019 Houston Consultants Forum.
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Northwest B.C. Industrial Park — A Gateway to North America and Asia
Skeena Industrial Development Park connects Canada, China, and the North-Central U.S.
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Edmonton’s Expanding Role in the Global Economy
With a strong mix of resource industries and emerging high tech, the Edmonton metropolitan region is one of the fastest-growing regions in Canada.
FDI Surges Ahead in Canada
Canada continues to be a premier investment destination and is dedicated to protecting its key industries, investing in innovation, and developing its workforce.
High-Quality Talent: The Not-So-Secret Ingredient in Canada’s Economic Recipe for Success
Canada’s education system and immigration approach attract talent that strengthens our labor force and business markets.
It’s Time to Change Attitudes Over the Northern Latitudes
Canada’s ability to serve as a platform for global trade into and from North America, while developing a series of innovative tools for next-generation growth, is one of its greatest strengths.
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Tech Innovators Find a Home for Invention and Growth in Canada
New incentives are making Canada an attractive place to invest.
The Canadian Labor Force Works for Success
A highly educated, diverse, low-cost workforce is drawing businesses to set up their facilities in Canada.
Innovative Superclusters to Foster Economic Growth
The Government of Canada is investing C$950 million in five economic superclusters aimed at making the nation a world-leading center for innovation.
Canada Remains A Premier Investment Destination
Despite the uncertain investment environment brought about by renegotiation of NAFTA and new U.S.-imposed tariffs, Canada continues to promote FDI by maintaining an open economy, investing in its workforce, and engaging in regional trade partnerships.
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Relationships, Partnerships, and Connections Are Key to Attracting Investment
Relationships are key to knowing what site selectors and investors are seeking, to learning their needs, and to helping them succeed.
Area Development Consultants Forum Event Provides Insight on Attracting Canadian FDI
The Canadian FDI Forum brought together economic developers from across Canada who listened to advice from leading location consultants and corporate decision-makers about the factors that drive site selection and how to garner their share of investment.
The Not-So-Secret Advantages of a Canadian Location
Canada’s business advantages have been recognized for quite some time, resulting in the nation receiving numerous accolades.
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First Person: Ontario’s Investment Office Is a One-Stop Information Source for Investors
Allan O’Dette was appointed as Ontario’s first Chief Investment Officer (CIO) in April 2017. He leads the newly created Ontario Investment Office, which has both a domestic and international facing mandate to secure increased investment in key sectors while strengthening the overall competitiveness of Ontario firms.
Canada Offers R&D-Focused Companies a Range of Opportunities
Canada’s strong mix of funding programs makes it a location worth considering for companies expanding their global R&D footprint.
Canada: A Favorable Destination for Foreign Direct Investors
By facilitating trade and technological modernization, Canada continues to break into the investment attraction competition.
Skilled Talent and a Collaborative Environment Give Canada a Competitive Edge
Its highly educated and diverse population, along with policies geared toward attracting the best and brightest talent, has made Canada essential to technology companies’ growth plans.
International Location Report: Expectations for a Steady Canadian Economy in 2017
Expanded immigration will help Canada to fill its need for skilled workers as its high-tech industry sectors expand and its economy continues to grow.
Canada’s Intent to Create the World’s Largest Trading Bloc
Combined with NAFTA, CETA provides companies located in Canada with preferential access to the world’s two largest economies — the U.S. and the EU — that together with Canada represent half of the world’s GDP.
North America’s Robotics Renaissance Fueled by Skilled Labor
A new generation of collaborative robots is increasing industrial efficiency and productivity while the increasing affordability of advanced robotics technology has the potential to quickly make smaller businesses more competitive. A key to unlocking that potential will be meeting the industry’s need for skilled labor to drive robotics-related research and commercialization.
Cloud Adoption Multiplying Data Center Demand
The rising reliance on digital content and data sovereignty laws are driving demand for data center space.
Looking to Canada to Satisfy Your Workforce Needs
With six out of 10 CIOs believing skills shortages will prevent their organizations from keeping up with the speed of change, the solution might be closer than expected. One needs only to look up.
Foreign Investors Connect to the World from Canada
Canada’s logistics infrastructure and trade connections can be quite beneficial to foreign investors and shippers.
