Doing business in Canada
Canada’s immediate proximity to the U.S. market offers access to a vast consumer base. In addition, Canada benefits from robust trade deals, including the USMCA with the US and Mexico, and CETA with the EU.
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/ The Canadian Market in a few words
Renowned for its stable business environment, Canada provides limitless opportunities to foreign companies willing to grow there. The country enjoys plentiful energy, mineral and agricultural resources, making it the world’s 5th-largest oil and gas producer. Canada also leads the G7 nations in educational attainment, with a significant part of its population holding post-secondary degrees. The country’s well-educated workforce constitutes a diverse and high-skilled talent pool, setting a global standard for excellence.
Key sectors in Canada include:
- Advanced Manufacturing, including automation, robotics, additive manufacturing and the Internet of Things (IoT). This sector significantly contributes to the Canadian economy, accounting for approximately 10% of its GDP. The automobile and aerospace industries are among the top manufacturing industries.
- Mining: Over 800 mines across Canada currently employ more than 363,000 workers. Canada ranks as the top producer of potash and uranium and is in the top 5 for nickel and diamonds.
- Cleantech: Canada benefits from plenty of renewable energy and biomass resources, and ranks 2nd globally after the US on the 2024 Global Cleantech Innovation Index.
40.77 M
Population
CAD
Currency
21.40 tn
GDP (Dollar)
1.1%
Economic Growth Rate
/ ALTIOS in Canada
Since 2015, ALTIOS Canada has been helping Canadian businesses successfully expand and navigate international markets. Based in Montreal, we specialize in delivering customized solutions to facilitate growth, particularly for companies entering the U.S. and other global markets.
We provide comprehensive support, from market entry strategies to tax optimization, ensuring that your business remains competitive and compliant in both local and international markets.
/ Patrick FERRON
Group Managing Partner
USA/North America, New-York, Montreal
p.ferron@altios.com
/ Set Up a Business in Canada
/ Ready to grow in Canada?
Our team of friendly experts loves nothing more than helping businesses like yours get off to a flying start in Canada.
