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Regina

Quick Facts
Province: Saskatchewan (Capital City)
Population: 205,000

Regina is helping to fuel the rise of the western provinces as national economic leaders by offering some of the lowest business costs in Western Canada and a bright, diversified economy. Burgeoning centers of excellence in environmental technologies, information technology and agribusiness reflect Regina’s vision for the future and make it one of the best places in North America to do business. With business incentives including employee training grants and scientific R&D tax credits, Regina is attracting businesses from all over the world.

Key Advantages

  • One of the leaders in GDP growth among major Canadian centres with an economy that is growing on average 2.85% annually between 2007 and 2012
  • Global Transportation Hub – which is conveniently located on both of North America’s major rail lines – allows industry access to world markets via road, rail and air
  • Sophisticated telecommunications infrastructure and innovative research facilities geared to increase business productivity and efficiencies
  • Lower wage rates than other major Canadian cities
  • Highly skilled and educated workforce has had the fastest growing productivity levels of major Canadian cities and the highest job tenure rates in the country over the last five years
  • University of Regina offers a strong tradition of innovation and multidisciplinary capabilities in life science research
  • Over 4,000 new jobs created between 2008 and the end of 2012
  • City of Regina Property Tax Exemption Program targeted at attracting new business to the region, while promoting and supporting the Regina region’s vision and plan for business development
  • Major call centres for national and international firms

Sector Strengths

  • The Regina Research Park, home to companies such as IBM
  • The Petroleum Technology Research Centre
  • The Titanium Pilot Plant
  • The Greenhouse Gas Technology Centre
  • Clusters of excellence in industrial manufacturing, logistics, research, agribusiness and natural resource development