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Atlantic Canada - A Profitable Place to do Business

Atlantic Canada - A Profitable Place to do Business Atlantic Canada offers the most competitive business cost environment among the G7 countries. A telecommunications leader, a gateway to NAFTA, easy access to major markets and an excellent labour force are just some of the advantages that Atlantic Canada has to offer. Find out why Atlantic Canada is a great place to live and a profitable place to do business.

Atlantic Canada - A Profitable Place to do Business


Atlantic Canada Advantage – Your Gateway to Success (KPMG Business Study Results 2004)

Atlantic Canada - A Profitable Place To Do Business

Used by site selectors and investors around the world to target cost advantages in favorable research and development (R&D;) and production location, the KPMG's "Competitive Alternatives" study offers clear evidence of the significant Canadian cost advantages in many sectors, particularly in Atlantic Canada.

For the fourth consecutive edition of KPMG's "Competitive Alternatives" study- covering the G7 countries along with 4 other countries- Canada won top honors. Compared to a benchmark group of U.S. cities, comparable Atlantic Canadian cities had after-tax cost saving averaging 11.6%. Atlantic Canadian cities also performed strongly in the following sectors: Manufacturing, Software and Research and Development boasting cost advantages of 7.9%, 17.0% and 29.7% respectively.

These are just some of the compelling reasons for investing in Atlantic Canada - find out what KPMG has to say about our region and why Atlantic Canada is Your Gateway to Success.

PDF Atlantic Canada Advantage: Your Gateway to Success
(PDF: 747KB / 8 pages)

Atlantic Business Environment Profile

Atlantic Business Environment Profile

The Atlantic Canada Business Environment Profile provides detailed information on Atlantic Canada, which has been tailored to the needs of business decision makers. This report features relevant information about Atlantic Canada that will be useful to businesses considering locating operations in the region.

PDF Atlantic Business Environment Profile
(PDF: 1.1 MB / 70 pages)

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