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Invest in Canada; What We Can Do for You

Whether you are considering business expansion or new North American investment opportunities, Canada should be top of mind as your investment destination of choice.

Consider the following:

Over the past decade, Canada has topped the Group of Seven (G7) countries in economic growth and led the pack in both employment and capital-investment growth.

To improve your return on investment, and to increase your profits, check out Canada’s business advantages.

Canada offers you:

  • A first-rate business climate: According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, Canada ranks as the best place in the G7 to do business for the 2008-2012 period.
  • A unique opportunity to tap into the lucrative North American market of 443 million consumers, with a combined GDP of more than US$16 trillion.
  • A vibrant economy that fosters innovation by offering the most generous tax incentives in the G7 for R&D investments.
  • An exceptionally well-educated and creative workforce with the highest post-secondary educational attainment rate among OECD countries.

Take advantage of Invest in Canada’s services to help you make sound investment decisions. Our exclusive global network of investment officers and partner organizations across all levels of government will give you high-quality advice and service—all at no cost.

We can:

  • Facilitate direct links to key contacts in industry and in federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments.
  • Provide information on how to set up a business in Canada, as well as on corporate taxation, R&D incentives, regulations, and financial and non-financial government programs.
  • Provide business intelligence on Canada’s industry strengths and capabilities, economic and sector trends, availability of labour and skills, sector and sub-sector clusters and centres of excellence.
  • Facilitate site visits to help you identify a strategic location for your investment and find the most welcoming environment for your business opportunities and strategic alliances.

Let the Invest in Canada Bureau and our global network of professionals show you why Canada should be the strategic choice for your next business opportunity. Contact the Canadian Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate nearest you, or visit our website at: www.investincanada.gc.ca/globalnetwork

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