Competitive Advantages
When a country has as much to offer as Canada, it is easy to see why hundreds of foreign direct investors have invested billions of dollars in plants and operations here. For investors, Canada boasts multiple advantages and unparalleled potential — a place where businesses can achieve excellence at the global scale.
- Canada's World-Class Economy: Over the last 10 years, Canada’s economy grew faster than any other G-7 country. Canada offers foreign direct investors one of the strongest banking sectors in the world and a government fiscal position that is better than any other G-7 country.
- Unmatched Investment Climate for Foreign Direct Investors: The Economist Intelligence Unit has rated Canada the #1 place to do business in the G-7 for the next three years. Canada’s low corporate taxes and a duty-free manufacturing tariff regime are only some of the reasons why Canada continuously ranks as one of the most cost-effective global investment destinations.
- Advanced Research and Development Capability: From next-generation cars to smartphone technology, Canadian innovations touch the lives of millions worldwide. These innovations are supported by generous government R&D incentives that give Canada the Lowest R&D cost structure in the G-7.
- An Educated, Diverse and Vibrant Workforce: Canada’s workforce has the skills and motivation needed to achieve excellence. Canada’s world-class universities, a publicly-funded health care system, clean, friendly cities and spectacular scenery make Canada a great place to invest, work, live and raise a family.
- Strategic Business Location: Canada is a significant part of global supply chains in a wide range of sectors. Canada’s NAFTA advantage gives investors access to more than 453 million consumers and a combined GDP of more than US$17.1 trillion.
- Centres of Excellence and Innovation
- Life Style Advantage: World-class universities, a universally acclaimed health care system, clean, friendly cities and spectacular scenery make Canada a great place to invest, work, live and raise a family.
Investment News
Publications
- Enjoy the Benefits of Foreign Trade Zones… Anywhere in Canada! (PDF 1.16 MB)
- Think Canada, A Strategic Choice (PDF 0.9 MB)
- Invest in Canada Flagship Report (PDF 7.43 MB)
- Invest in Canada Summary (PDF 2.2 MB)
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