hink of it as a good neighbor — with no fences.
And like a good neighbor, there’s nothing you can’t ask it to do, like provide a home for your company’s expansion or relocation project.
It’s no wonder that more U.S. expansions and relocations are ending up on Canadian soil. Enterprising corporate executives are recognizing the value of Canada’s skilled work force, its low cost of doing business, its robust transportation system and its access to domestic and global markets. Plus, there is its available, cost-effective business real estate, favorable business climate and attractive quality of life.
KPMG’s 2004 Competitive Alternatives study rates Canada as the overall cost leader in its comparison of business-operating costs in 11 industrialized countries, and the World Bank & Foreign Direct Investment magazine ranks Canada as the easiest place to start a business in 2004.
What’s more, Canada’s business environment ranks No. 1 among 60 countries, according to the Economic Intelligence Unit.
But don’t just take our word for it. Look at the numbers. Do the math.
When you think about the best place for your expansion or relocation project, don’t forget to think about Canada.
The Canada Ratings 2004 supplement gives you the vital information you need on Canada’s economy, people and business climate. The supplement includes data and statistics on our northern neighbor’s work force, transportation system, energy expenses, cost of doing business, quality of life and other critical success factors.
Note: All currency in the charts is expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
— Michael Keating, senior research editor
