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.
A True Global Market
Thanks to a series of far-reaching global free trade agreements, Canada has expanded its access to global consumers, creating new opportunities for businesses like yours.
Get access to 1.5 billion consumers thanks to our 15 free trade agreements, including the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). When you expand to Canada, you operate in the only G7 country with access to a supply chain that connects to 61% of the world’s GDP.
With the top seven safest banks in North America, all of which are among the world’s 50 safest banks, Canada’s banking system is strong and stable. That translates into greater overall business confidence – including among service providers and in supply chains.
Global Trade Destination
Canada trades with over 180 countries and territories. With 13 international airports, 17 seaports, 117 U.S. border crossings, and an extensive rail network that spans 6 time zones, this central hub is perfect for all manner of global trade.
Central Canada's transport infrastructure handles approximately 70% of trade (by value) with the U.S., and the coastal ports provide direct maritime access to Asia, Europe and South America. It doesn't get more global than that.
Trade within Canada is now easier than ever, with $4.6 billion allocated to the National Trade Corridors Fund. This commitment to trade movement plus infrastructure investments in roads, railways, ports and airports help further streamline supply chains and business operations.
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.
We found great access to raw materials, a very well-educated workforce, access to renewable energy, it’s easy to ship from and there is a really great relationship and business-friendly environment.
Roquette chose Canada for a C$600 million investment to construct the world’s largest pea processing plant, in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.
Competitive Costs
Canada offers global companies competitive operating costs, incentive programmes and a business-friendly tax environment. Perfect for expanding your business to Canada.
Canada offers businesses tariff-free access for manufacturing machinery and equipment. That can be a big competitive advantage for your company’s expansion to Canada.
Get more for your business here. Canada's federal government's corporate income tax rate is one of the lowest in the G7. Companies in Canada enjoy tax advantages that are among the most beneficial in the world.
Stable Business Environment
Canada is consistently one of the top 3 countries globally in foreign direct investment confidence rankings over the last 7 years. Expand your business to one of the most stable economies in the world and a top ranking country for quality of life.
Ranked against 80 other countries, Canada has placed in the top 5 for the last five years in 'good quality of life,' scoring high in areas such as 'political stability', 'safe environment', 'good public education' and 'strong job market'.
Interest rates are lower and more stable in highly peaceful countries, as is the rate of inflation, while foreign direct investment is higher. Your business will be in the best hands in Canada.
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.