Regional Clusters

Nearshoring

It’s a fact. Atlantic Canada is a prime nearshore destination and a growing powerhouse in the industry. It has all of the benefits that led one of the world’s leading outsourcing consulting firms to name Canada as the top location for nearshore information technology (IT) and business process outsourcing ( BPO ) activities. Atlantic Canada has all of this, and more. It’s why more IT outsourcing companies like CGI , EDS , IBM , Keane and CenterBeam are selecting Atlantic Canada as a location to carry out higher value, mission-critical tasks close to their North American clients.

Aerospace and Defence

The aerospace and defence industry in Atlantic Canada is one of the more dynamic and growth orientated business sectors. Home to operations for industry leaders such as General Dynamics, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney and IMP, Atlantic Canada is gaining worldwide recognition for its expertise in the industry. With four business parks focused on aerospace and defence, excellent research and development facilities, four international airports, and support from all levels of government, Atlantic Canada is well positioned for continued, strong growth in this industry.

Biotechnology and Life Sciences

Atlantic Canada has a dynamic and innovative biotechnology industry that features some of the top new biotech firms in the country. Biotechnological innovation has spurred development in such key industries as aquaculture, forestry, fisheries, marine sciences, agriculture, health care and environmental management.

Ocean Technologies

In Atlantic Canada, the economic importance of the ocean technologies industry far exceeds its size. Ocean technologies are one of the region’s largest advanced technology industries, with high levels of research, development and innovation, a highly skilled labour force, and an export focus. From sophisticated navigational tracking tools to underwater acoustics, Atlantic Canada is recognized around the world for its ocean technologies products, services and expertise. Atlantic Canada has a strong ocean technologies industry with approximately 140 companies generating an estimated $330 million in sales annually and responsible for approximately 5,300 person-years of employment.

Publications

• New Brunswick Provincial Profile (PDF, 148.09 KB)
• Newfoundland Provincial Profile (PDF, 134.67 KB)
• Nova Soctia Provincial Profile (PDF, 132.57 KB)
• Prince Edward Island Provincial Profile (PDF, 144.42 KB)
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For More Information

• Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
• Government of New Brunswick
• Government of Nova Scotia
• Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
• Government of Prince Edward Island

ACOA Contacts