October 5, 2007
World Bank ranks Canada as one of the most business friendly countries
October 1, 2007
Toyota Canada plant chosen to pioneer new model change system
Because Toyota of Japan recognizes the strong commitment to quality and improvement at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC—Cambridge, Ontario), it is making that plant the pioneer for a new model change policy that reduces dependence on trainers dispatched from Japan. Toyota is finding itself short of trainers as it rapidly opens new plants around the world. It has decided that it can reduce by half or more the number of trainers sent to TMMC during model change periods because the quality of work at the plant is so high. The new policy will start with Corolla and Matrix model changes in early 2008. Toyota hopes to extend the “fewer trainers from Japan” trend from Canada to its other plants around the world.
Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun (auto trade paper) October 1, 2007 page 1
September 29, 2007
Toyota Canada produces 3-millionth vehicle
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC—Cambridge, Ontario) produced its 3-millionth vehicle in late September. Production at the plant has increased steadily since start-up in November of 1988. The one-million mark was reached in September 1999 and the two-million mark in June 2004. TMMC currently produces 320,000 vehicles per year. A second plant will start up in autumn of 2008.
Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun (auto trade paper) September 29, 2007 page 1
July 12, 2007
Canada: Similar to Investing in the US but without exposure to its weaknesses
The Marker, July 12, 2007, p. 54, by Iddo Sagi, Ran Israeli and Yotam Ironi
July 05, 2007
Microsoft plans Vancouver software centre
Tech giant announces plans to open a software development centre in Vancouver
May 08, 2007
North American Cities of the Future 2007/08
FDI magazine reports on the leading performers among major, large, small and micro cities.
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April 23, 2007
Edmonton captures three North American ‘Cities of the Future’ Awards
Edmonton has the best economic potential of any large city (500,000 - 2 million population) in North America according to an independent index published by Foreign Direct Investment magazine (FDI).
December 19, 2006
Canada Signs International Convention On Investment Dispute Resolution
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and the Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade, today announced that Canada has signed the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States (the ICSID Convention).
April 2, 2006
Canada tops G7 again as most competitive nation for trade
DUBAI: For the sixth consecutive time Competitive Alternatives, KPMG’s guide to international business costs, has ranked Canada as the lowest-cost G7 country in which to do business. “In today’s global marketplace, companies continue to seek out the best, most cost-competitive places in which to locate and invest,” according to Canada’s International Trade Minister David L Emerson. “The KPMG study shows once again that Canada offers one of the most cost-effective business and investment climates in the world.”
March 21, 2006
Canadian business costs lowest among G7 countries,reports KPMG
Study says Canada maintains cost advantage over US despite rising
dollar
Canada leads the G7 countries as the most costeffective location for business, according to a 2006 study that compares business costs in nine industrial countries in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Canada ranked second out of the nine countries examined, with business costs approximately 5.5 percent below those in the United States.
March 21, 2006
Canada Tops G7 Again As
Most Cost-Competitive Country in which to do Business
International Trade Minister David L. Emerson today welcomed the results of 2006 Competitive Alternatives, KPMG’s guide to international business costs, which for the sixth consecutive time has ranked Canada as the lowest-cost G7 country in which to do business.
March 3, 2006
Hollywood North is back
Hollywood North is back in business. Film crews in Vancouver and Toronto are busy again as the industry rebounds from a slump thanks to lucrative government incentives and renewed American interest in making Canada a back lot for Los Angeles.
February 14, 2006
Canadian Companies Bullish on Asian Investment, Says New Survey from Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
More Canadian companies than ever are planning new or expanded investment in Asia over the next few years to build or maintain their stake in the booming markets of the region.
February 6, 2006
Prime Minister Harper announces new Ministry and reaffirms government priorities
Stephen Harper was sworn in today as Canada's 22nd Prime Minister, assuring Canadians that his government will build on Canada's achievements to keep the country strong, united, independent and free.
January 24, 2006
Business Leaders Congratulate Stephen Harper, Pledge to Work With New Conservative Government
Chief executives and entrepreneurs from across Canada are congratulating Conservative Leader Stephen Harper on his victory in yesterday’s federal general election and have pledged to work with the new government in strengthening the country’s foundations for achievement in the decades to come: economic competitiveness, social progress and good governance.
January 24, 2006
Conservatives celebrate minority government victory
Chief executives and entrepreneurs from across Canada are congratulating Conservative Leader Stephen Harper on his victory in yesterday’s federal general election and have pledged to work with the new government in strengthening the country’s foundations for achievement in the decades to come: economic competitiveness, social progress and good governance.
December 21, 2005
Number One Seat Supplier in North America Highest Quality Award for Trim Masters
Canada’s Technology Triangle, Waterloo Region, December 21, 2005 – The top quality automotive seat plant is located in Canada’s Technology Triangle. The Trim Masters plant in Elmira recently picked up the Highest Quality Seat Supplier award from J.D. Power and Associates. This recognition marks the third consecutive year that the automotive interior supplier has been named best in quality.
November 15, 2005
Compuware, Expected to Expand Operations in Montreal
Compuware Corp. a U.S. based software service provider plans to expand their Montreal-based operations within the next three years by hiring up to 775 new employees.
November 1, 2005
One million in Academic Merit Scholarships and official inauguration of the Ubisoft Campus
Ubisoft confirms its commitment to training
MONTREAL, Nov. 1 /CNW Telbec/ - Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, unveils an Academic Merit Scholarship program with a total value of one million dollars on the occasion of the official inauguration of the Ubisoft Campus, at 740 Notre-Dame West in Montréal.
October 25, 2005
Game maker likes Canadian skills
Koei is the latest in a wave of foreign game publishers to tap Canada for talent, as the video game industry soars to a record $28-billion (U.S.) in global revenue this year.
October 3, 2005
Vancouver tops liveability ranking according to a new survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit
October 2005 – The Economist Intelligence Unit found that Vancouver tops 127 other large cities around the world. The Canadian city is seen as the most ideal destination to live thanks to a widespread availability of goods and services, safety and an effective infrastructure. Toronto and Calgary were ranked ninth and 10th.
August 9, 2005
Dell to locate customer service centre in Ottawa
August 9, 2005, Dell Inc. announced that they will locate a customer contact centre in Ottawa, Ontario to provide support for its growing North American customer base. This decision is a testament to Canada’s appeal as an international investment destination. Dell has said that it chose to expand in Ottawa because of the availability of skilled labour and proximity to institutions of higher education. This will be the second Dell customer contact center in Canada. The first was established in Edmonton, Alberta, in October 2004.
August 1st, 2005
Canada: one of the world's best places to invest and live
The Globe and Mail reports that according to the the Anholt-GMI Nation Brands Index, Canada is one of the world’s best place to invest and live.
June 28, 2005
Financial Times and FDI Magazine Awards Greater Toronto Area: Top City Region fo the Future
FDI Magazine, a subsidiary of the Financial Times of London, awarded the Greater Toronto Area the distinction of the Top City Region of the Future, receiving top honours for Best Transport, Best IT and Telecom, Best Quality of Life and Best FDI Promotion Strategy.
June 28, 2005
Canada wins major Toyota factory: Ontario plant to create 1,500 jobs
Canada has won a major victory in the North American auto plant sweepstakes, with Toyota Motor Corp. set to announce next Thursday that it will build an assembly plant near Woodstock, Ont., that could eventually employ 1,500 people.
June 22, 2005
Canada is becoming wealthy faster than it is going into debt (french article only)
Canada´s net foreign liability hit a 20-year low in early 2005, according to a report published by Statistics Canada. It fell in the first quarter of 2005, down 10.4% from the previous quarter. It now represents 12.2% of the gross domestic product, whereas 10 years ago it was equivalent to 42.3% of the GDP
June 22, 2005
CAE shareholders approve move of head office to Montreal
Shareholders of CAE Inc. have approved the transfer of CAE´s head office to Montreal from Toronto
June 21, 2005
Minister of Finance Tables Study on Government’s Economic and Fiscal Forecasting
Minister of Finance Ralph Goodale today released an independent study by economist Dr. Tim O´Neill of the Government of Canada´s approach to economic and fiscal forecasting used in budget planning.
April 26, 2005
Protectionism's the wrong response to outsourcing
Outsourcing is an issue that is generating a lot of debate in the Pacific Northwest, often in response to stories about job cuts and fears that workers will get left out in the cold. However, much of what we read and hear about outsourcing is based on misinformation, no information, or just plain politics.
March 24, 2005
Trilateral Security and Prosperity Partnership Will Boost Jobs and Investment, Say Canada's CEOs
The new Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America launched today in Texas by Prime Minister Paul Martin, United States President George W. Bush and Mexican President Vicente Fox is a bold step forward that will produce real gains for people in all three countries, say Canadian business leaders.
March 16, 2005
Government of Canada and Canadian Municipalities Partner to Attract Investment
International Trade Minister Jim Peterson today announced that the Government of Canada contributed approximately $4.36 million in 2004-2005 to support efforts by Canadian municipalities to attract foreign direct investment.
February 4, 2005
Michigan to Lose Top Vehicle Producer Crown
Ontario usurps Michigan, at least temporarily, to rank as the No. 1 vehicle producer in North America for 2004. For the first time in decades, and possibly in the history of the auto industry, Michigan will not be the top North America vehicle-producing state or province.
February 1, 2005
Top Seven Intelligent Communities of the Year
Toronto, Canada features among the top seven intelligent communities of 2005 announced at the Pacific Telecommunications Council conference in Honolulu, Hawaii on Jan.19. Each year, the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) selects communities from around the world to appear on a list of the Top Seven Intelligent Communities of the Year. ICF has developed a list of five Intelligent Community Indicators that provide the first global framework for understanding how communities can gain a competitive edge today. View this report for further information on Toronto´s performance
January 5, 2005
Cognizant Opens Canadian Development Centre to Provide Services to Canadian
Cognizant a leading provider of IT services announced that it has opened a Toronto-based Canadian Development Centre to provide near-shore services to US clients and to serve as a domestic centre for a growing list of Canadian customers.