Special Report

Economic Development

With our regional diversity, Canada offers a vast choice of site locations, whether a business is moving across the country or just down the highway. This section will provide an overview of the site locations and development programs for business.

Old rivals find strength in unity (Story 1)

Co-operation is the new watchword among economic developers across Canada

by Laura Ramsay

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em, the old saying goes, and increasingly that phrase applies to the country's economic developers.

Tough times force forestry communities to be more innovative

by Laura Ramsay

Tough times have forced forest-based communities like Prince George, B.C., to take a hard look at the industry — and some are encouraged by what they're seeing.

Old rivals find strength in unity (Story 2)

'Growth corridor' links key Maritime cities of Halifax and Moncton, along with all the communities between them, in battle to stop population decline by attracting new investment

by GAIL EL BAROUDI

An economic link between former Maritime rivals Halifax and Moncton is being forged on the conviction — taking hold across Canada — that co-operation among communities is the best way to foster growth.

Small towns boast innovative strategies

by Laura Ramsay

Mount Pearl is one of many smaller Canadian communities that are successfully developing and promoting strategies to woo new businesses and expand existing ones.

Costs drive site selection

Economist helps clients account for variables involved in choosing locations

by Andrew Allentuck

Selecting sites for offices, factories and shopping centres ought to be a dollars-and-cents proposition echoing the axiom that it's all a matter of "location, location, location."

Quebec is sweet to candy makers Savings on wages, taxes and energy attract investment by foreign processors

by ANN KERR

Savings on wages, taxes and energy attract investment by foreign processors.

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