Location Canada
Project Announcements
Norway-Based Vianode Plans St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, Operations
Swiss-Based Hitachi Energy Expands Varennes, Canada, Operations
Northern Transformer Plans Innisfil, Ontario, Canada, Manufacturing Operations
Ranovus Expands Ottawa, Ontario, Semiconductor Operations
Canada-Based Mancuso Chemicals Plans Pachuta, Mississippi, Logistics-Distribution Operations
Ferrero Expands Brantford, Ontario, Canada, Production Operations
Minth Group Plans Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Manufacturing Operations
Siemens Canada Expands Oakville, Ontario, Operations
Crust Craft Expands Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Production Operations
Frontier Lithium Plans Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, Chemical Production Operations
Linamar Corporation Expands Ontario, Canada, Production Operations
NEO Battery Materials Plans Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Silicon Anode Operations
AstraZeneca Expands Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, R&D Operations
Swiss-Based Hoffmann-La Roche Limited Expands Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Operations
Recent Features
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Contributed Content
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Cloud Adoption Multiplying Data Center Demand
The rising reliance on digital content and data sovereignty laws are driving demand for data center space.
Foreign Investors Connect to the World from Canada
Canada’s logistics infrastructure and trade connections can be quite beneficial to foreign investors and shippers.
