Living in Alberta People Alberta is home to an ethnically diverse population of over four million people. One in six Albertans was born outside of Canada, making Alberta one of the most multi-national and multi-cultural provinces in the country. Alberta has the youngest population of all Canadian provinces with a median age of 36.9. This […]
Alberta Oil & Gas Industry
Oil and Gas Alberta is Canada’s energy province. Energy development is the largest contributor to the province’s GDP, capital investments and exports. In 2016, Alberta produced about 80 percent of Canada’s crude oil. Alberta is home to one of the world’s largest unconventional oil deposits, the oil sands, but the province’s diverse resource portfolio also […]
Investing in British Columbia: Industry Sectors
Investing in British Columbia: Industry Sectors. With a rich natural environment, a multicultural and highly educated population, and proven economic strengths, British Columbia oàers opportunities for investment across many industry sectors. Explore these opportunities and learn why you should invest in British Columbia, Canada. Developing our natural resources, expanding our knowledge-based economy, tapping into our spectacular […]
Doing Business in Business in British Columbia: Business Immigration
Doing Business in Business in British Columbia. Business Immigration Business immigration is a facilitative pathway which helps foreign entrepreneurs to establish and manage a business in British Columbia. Immigration can also help you attract skilled workers from around the world. Workers in British Columbia must be citizens or permanent residents of Canada, or have authorization […]
Doing Business in Business in British Columbia: Business Immigration
Venture Capital British Columbia, Canada is home to a dynamic pool of venture capital and incentive programs. These programs primarily focus on supporting the following sectors: Manufacturing and processing Research and development of proprietary technology in B.C. Development of clean technology Development of interactive digital media Destination tourism OVERVIEW OF VENTURE CAPITAL PROGRAMS IN BRITISH […]
Doing Business in Business in British Columbia: Venture Capital
Investing in British Columbia Businesses in British Columbia. Canada enjoy freedom from signiÕcant government involvement. Restrictions on investors, including those on the repatriation of capital, are limited. British Columbia has also signiÕcantly reduced the regulatory burden on foreign investment. ESTABLISH A NEW BUSINESS Foreign investors starting a new business, regardless of size, must file a short […]
British Columbia Industry Sectors
Launch your growth with a North American head oÞce in British Columbia If you’re ready to establish a North American head oÞce, make a strategic decision by choosing British Columbia, Canada as your gateway to success. A STRONG BUSINESS CASE Choosing where to locate your North American head office is a significant decision. There’s a […]
British Columbia Agrifood Industry
OVERVIEW OF TYPES OF BUSINESSES There are several ways to set up a business in British Columbia, Canada. Choose the business structure that gives you the most flexibility: A company may be incorporated under federal or provincial legislation and either publicly traded or privately held. It operates as a separate legal entity and has rights […]
Alberta Information and Communication Technologies Industry
After energy and agriculture, advanced technology is the third largest industry driving Alberta’s economy. In 2015, the province’s ICT industry generated $15.6 billion in revenues. In 2015, over 7 percent of businesses in Alberta were in the technology sector, the second highest proportion in Canada (source: Brookfield Institute The State of Canada’s Tech Sector 2016). […]
Alberta’s Clean Technology sector
Alberta’s Clean Technology sector (Cleantech) offers untapped investment opportunities for growth and earning potential across a number of sectors, from agriculture to software, as the province transitions to a cleaner economy. Progressive policies and strategies such as the Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan, the Alberta Jobs Plan, and the Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework create […]
