Happy Economic Development Week! 🎉 With a highly-educated workforce, stable political environment + access to abundant natural resources 🇨🇦 is a top destination for foreign direct investment building a strong and sustainable economy for our communities #EDW2023 #EconDevWeek23

Today, Consider Canada released its impact numbers for 2022, revealing that Canada’s major cities showed resilience in the face of a challenging global economic environment. 👉Stay tuned to learn more! #EconDevWeek #2023EconDevWeek #EDCWeek

Global #investment fosters local job creation, ensuring growth, development and prosperity in our communities. In 2022, Consider Canada members helped facilitate almost 22,000 new jobs! Invest in Canada Global Affairs Canada. #EconDevWeek #2023EconDevWeek #EDCWeek

The number of deals closed by our members shows a steady number of exciting new projects- 258 in 2022 alone! Thanks to the support of local municipal and provincial governments, along with our federal partners at Global Affairs Canada and Invest in Canada! #EconDevWeek #2023EconDevWeek

FDI is steady in Canada's Major Cities in 2022. The total investment value generated by our members was $7.6B! Through resilience, innovation and cooperation, results indicate that the investment landscape is robust in Canada! Global Affairs Canada Invest in Canada #2023EconDevWeek

Official Statement from the Consider Canada City Alliance:

🎉 Exciting news! Congratulations to Stéphane Paquet of Montréal International on his new role as Chair of Consider Canada, who we are sure will strengthen collaboration among Canadian cities which is crucial in attracting talent and investment to benefit our communities across 🇨🇦!

Consider Canada is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jacquie Griffiths, President of Invest Vancouver, as our esteemed Vice Chair. Throughout her career, Jacquie has been a driving force in attracting major investments to 🇨🇦. Please join us in celebrating Jacquie's appointment 👏

#TeamCanadaUSA   Act local, think global! Our cities are key to attracting investments & generating trade opportunities. Thanks to the Consider Canada City Alliance for a great discussion on working together to advance opportunities for workers, businesses, and communities in 🇨🇦.

Catch Zaiyaan Esoof, General Manager, CCCA in conversation with Rebecca Goldsack, COO of Diesel Tech Industries, about the company's groundbreaking work in clean energy technology based out of Edmonton. ▶ lnkd.in/d_wF9BNG #Edmonton EdmontonGlobal

Exciting events are happening in HRM this month! 🤣Great Outdoors Comedy Festival | Aug 9 - 11 🎡Halifax County Exhibition | Aug 14 - 17 🎸Rock the Harbour | Aug 16 - 18 🏳️‍🌈Eastern Shore Pride | Aug 17 - 25 Which ones will you be attending? Let us know in the comments!

The landscapes, attractions, and activities attract millions to #Niagara each year. Discover how living in Niagara can enhance your lifestyle and well-being. Learn more: niagaracanada.com/niagara-advant… Niagara Economic Development

🌟 Toronto Takes the Lead in Green Tech Innovation! Toronto is set to become the epicentre of green technology with the recent $10 million federal investment in the University of Toronto's Grid Modernization Centre 🔗 Learn more: utoronto.ca/news/u-t-s-gri… Toronto Global

📈Check out the Halifax Index 2024: halifaxpartnership.com/research-strat… Halifax Partnership

🌟 Ottawa's $2.4 Billion AI Boost! 🇨🇦 Ottawa is investing $2.4B to drive AI innovation across Canada! 🤖 🔗 Read more: hrreporter.com/focus-areas/au… #AI #Innovation #Canada #TechInvestment Invest Ottawa

Big changes are on the horizon for Surrey!🌟 BC Hydro is investing roughly $1 billion as part of its 10-Year Capital Plan to keep up with the city’s rapid growth. Read more: surreynowleader.com/local-news/bc-… #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #FutureReady #InvestSurrey #Infrastructure #Growth

Congratulations to Invest Ottawa for being named one of the Best Places to Work in 2024 by Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal! 🎉 bit.ly/3AH1Ela

Discover the thriving Agri-Food Industry in London - at the heart of Ontario, Canada! Excited to share the next installment in Consider Canada's blog: Consider Sector Stories, highlighting the vibrant agri-food sector in London, Canada! Read: considercanada.com/post/the-flour… LondonEDC

In case you missed it! Last week, Golden Windows Ltd announced a $30M expansion, creating 50 new jobs. See our summary for more details: hubs.ly/Q02MMYkR0