Canada and the U.S.: Investing in our Partnership
Like everyone on the planet, I have spent the last couple of months processing the enormous changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the middle of the first wave in April, I moved back to Canada with my family from a diplomatic posting in New York. A few months later, I started a new role as the Investor Services Advisor for the U.S. at Invest in Canada.
Just as I was managing a lot of change on a personal and professional level, every country, region and household faced much greater upheaval. As I settled into my new role, I wondered how I would be able to help my clients with their plans to invest and expand in Canada if we didn’t even know what the next week or month would hold.
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Past Posts
Jan 2021
Ontario: A Smart Choice for Electric Vehicle and Battery Manufacturing by: Greg Da Re, Regional Director, Ontario & Nanami Akimoto, Strategy & Research Analyst, Invest in Canada
Automakers have taken note of the shift towards sustainable mobility solutions and are now racing to build electric vehicles (EV), zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) and connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV) to meet increasing demand. With a rich automotive history, skilled talent and a robust ecosystem, the province of Ontario is well-positioned to be the epicentre of the next generation of mobility solutions.
Jan 2021
Canada: Where Sustainable Mining Companies Innovate & Thrive by: Sean Elbe, Regional Director, B.C. & The North, Invest in Canada
In Canada, the world’s most ambitious global mining companies have a head start. Canada’s mining industry is well-established and world-renowned, containing over 10 million square kilometres of diverse geological regions, extensive mineral deposits and expertise built on centuries of mining history. Canada is endowed with unbeatable potential in mining and is keen to invite the world to invest.
Jan 2021
Looking ahead: 2021 trends for foreign direct investment in Canada by: Ian McKay, CEO, Invest in Canada
As the CEO of Invest in Canada, I am constantly in contact with international executives—assessing and addressing the
Dec 2020
Why U.S. Cybersecurity Firms Choose Canada by: Philippe Ferland, Business Analyst, Invest in Canada
US cybersecurity firms have continuously chosen to invest in Canada and the reasons why are numerous. Canada currently ranks 6th in the world for cybersecurity venture capital deals and is the 6th most secure nation in terms of cybersecurity protection. Many global companies are already recognizing Canada’s strengths as a cybersecurity hub, and a high number of deals and projects are flowing into the country from the US.
Dec 2020
Investment opportunities in Alberta’s emerging industries by: Emily Kneteman, Regional Director, Alberta, Invest in Canada
The Alberta economy is undergoing a transformation.
Nov 2020
Investing in Oceantech: The Benefits of Dropping an Anchor on Canada’s East Coast by: Rebecca Skinner, Investor Services Advisor, Atlantic, Invest in Canada
According to the OECD, the global oceans economy is forecast to double in value to $3 trillion by 2030, representing significant opportunity for global investors. With the world’s longest coastline, the largest Arctic ocean region, and some of the world’s most productive waters, Canada is well-positioned to take advantage of this growing global industry, and investors from Europe and around the world are taking notice. Take a deep dive into the ocean economy on Canada’s East Coast.
Oct 2020
Canada: A playground for Cleantech companies by: Nathalie Béchamp, Chief, Investor Services, Invest in Canada
Recovery from the economic dislocation caused by the pandemic must align with reducing the negative impact of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Through our work with global investors, we know that same vision is informing the way investment decisions are being made around the world. Fortunately, Canada offers what KPMG LLP calls a “playground for cleantech”, where investments into low-carbon energy and technology have great potential to rebuild the economy in a sustainable way.
Oct 2020
Canada’s Resilience Makes it an Ideal Place to Invest Post-COVID-19 by: The Hon. Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade & Ian McKay, CEO, Invest in Canada
The pandemic is still with us, and it will be for some time to come. So, while our main focus needs to remain on protecting the health and safety of our citizens, we must, at the same time, work towards economic recovery and create business opportunities for global investors post-COVID.
Oct 2020
On the Cutting Edge: Canada is where you need to be for MedTech by: Daniel Dooks, Regional Director, Atlantic, Invest in Canada
Read on to discover more about Canada’s compelling life sciences industry, of which medtech is a significant part—as well as the unique advantages found in Atlantic Canada.