At Invest in Canada, Canada’s investment promotion agency, we bring industry, community, and government partners together to make it easy for you to expand your business to Canada. Where Bold Feels at Home.
Rich in Resources
Canada offers unparalleled access to a wealth of diverse natural resources. It is the 2nd largest exporter of softwood lumber, holds the 4th largest proven oil reserves, is a world-renowned leader in agri-food, and home to more than half of the world's top mining and mineral exploration companies, making Canada the ideal destination to expand your business.
Abundant natural resources and low-cost energy make Canada a prime location for any company looking for advanced R&D and world-class expertise in energy, minerals and metals, forestry, agri-food, geoscience, and sustainable resource management.
Count on an abundance of readily available resources, uninterrupted market access and alignment with evolving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) expectations for unparalleled future growth.
A Mining Powerhouse
Naturally rich in both minerals and metals, Canada is the prime location for all types of investments, with more than half of the world’s top mining companies operating in Canada. An innovative mining supply chain, strong partnerships with Indigenous communities, robust regulatory processes, and essential government backing all contribute to its key position in the global supply chain.
Canada offers many expanding industries secure access to significant reserves of more than 60 metals and minerals. Its mining industry ranks among the world’s top producers of aluminum, diamonds, gold and uranium. Canada also offers all of the critical minerals required to build electric vehicle batteries, and is a key global supplier of zinc, cobalt, copper, nickel, graphite, potash, and many essential rare earth elements.
Setting the standard for sustainable practices and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in the mining sector makes Canada the ideal environment for many forward-thinking companies. It is also a key leader in the supply of materials vital for clean technologies, electric vehicles, and advanced manufacturing.
Expand your business to Canada
Where bold feels at home
Global market access. Low costs. Rich in resources. Abundant talent. Stability.
Canada is one of the best countries in the G20 to move your bold business ambitions forward.
Canada’s high-quality and massive potash reserves – recognized as a Critical Mineral – played a key role in the company's decision to invest. Canada also offers a competitive and well-established mining industry, access to growing global potash markets and a favorable investment climate.
K+S Potash chose Canada for an investment of up to CAD 3 billion to significantly expand production at its Bethune mine in Saskatchewan.
Ready Supply of Energy
Canada plays a critical role in meeting global energy demands by delivering secure and reliable energy to international markets. As the 6th top energy producer globally, it combines leading innovation with secure access to large capacities of renewable energy and large reserves of liquified natural gas (LNG), oil, and gas.
With 80% of electricity generated producing no greenhouse gas emissions, benefit from Canada’s low-cost and sustainable energy sector that provides ready access to wind, solar, and the world’s 3rd largest supply of hydroelectric power.
Canada has 10% of the proven oil reserves in the world, is the 3rd largest exporter of oil and gas, and produces 5.1 million barrels of crude oil per day. Federal and provincial governments collaborate to ensure sustainable practices and regulatory oversight in support of economic growth and secure energy supply.
Growing Exports
Canada continues to expand its export markets and meet demand as the 2nd largest producer of softwood lumber globally and a leading agri-food supplier the world over.
With exports totaling $45.6 billion in 2022, Canada is a leading softwood exporter and a top global manufacturer of forest products. Free trade agreements with Pacific Rim countries mean even more international industries now rely on Canada for access to high-quality lumber.
Canada is one of the biggest global suppliers of wheat, canola, soybeans, and more to markets worldwide. Advanced farming techniques and cutting-edge research and development allow for the cultivation of nearly 27 million hectares of grains and oilseeds and 3.8 million hectares of pulses and crops annually.
Superior Business Climate
Canada continues to be a top country in the G20 for doing business, and it’s easy to see why. Expand to Canada, where bold feels at home.