Competitive Advantages

When a country has as much to offer as Canada , it’s impossible to pinpoint a single reason to invest in one of the most dynamic economies in the world. Canada boasts multiple advantages and unparalleled potential — a place where businesses can achieve excellence on a global scale.

• People Advantage: Canada is a nation of intelligent, educated workers, ranking #1 in the OECD in higher education achievement.
• Business Environment Advantage: The Economic Intelligence Unit has rated Canada the #1 place to do business in the G7 for the next five years.
• Economic Advantage: Canada has a robust and growing economy, projected to grow in 2006-07 by 2.8% according to the OECD’s Economic Outlook.
• Tax Advantage: Canada offers businesses low tax rates, boasting the lowest payroll taxes among the G7 countries.
• NAFTA Advantage: Canada ’s NAFTA advantage gives investors access to more than 443 million consumers and a combined GDP of more than US$15.4 trillion.
• The Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative (APGCI): Take advantage of Canada’s strategic location as the crossroads between the North American marketplace and the booming economies of Asia.
• Transportation Advantage: Canada has sophisticated infrastructure and a highly developed transportation network.
• 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.

Information in this section is provided by the Government of Canada