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Employee Spotlight: Courtney Bowen

August 03 2022
Posted by Courtney Bowen
TALKING ABOUT EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION:
Courtney Bowen is an Advisor on Toronto Global’s Investment Attraction (IA) team focusing on the UK, Ireland and Nordic markets. In her role, Courtney has had the opportunity to learn about a variety of nuanced industries while helping European companies expand to the Toronto Region. Read More
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Employee Spotlight: Courtney Bowen

August 03 2022
Posted by Courtney Bowen
TALKING ABOUT EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION:
Courtney Bowen is an Advisor on Toronto Global’s Investment Attraction (IA) team focusing on the UK, Ireland and Nordic markets. In her role, Courtney has had the opportunity to learn about a variety of nuanced industries while helping European companies expand to the Toronto Region. Read More
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A Deep Dive into CBRE’s Scoring Tech Talent Report

July 25 2022
Posted by Ellen Mitchell & Sophia Chea
Each year, we eagerly anticipate CBRE’s annual Scoring Tech Talent Report. The report ranks 50 cities throughout North America and provides a score, positioning each tech talent market against its competitors. Cities throughout Canada consistently rank in the top 10, with Toronto rounding out the top five year after year and moving up to the 3rd overall spot in 2022.
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Spotlight: Black Professionals in Tech at Collision 2022

July 15 2022
Posted by Kareem Bonner

Members of the Black community face barriers in accessing lucrative entrepreneurship opportunities created by Canada’s technology driven innovation sector...

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SCORE and TealBook: Toronto Global’s Use of AI Technology to Give Clients a Competitive Edge

June 29 2022
Posted by Jaclyn McNeil
Toronto Global’s SCORE program partners with external applications like TealBook to provide the best outcomes for clients. Read More
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Spotlight: Women in Tech at Collision 2022

June 16 2022
Posted by Jaclyn McNeil
According to Statistics Canada, women make up just 23 percent of the Canadian tech industry. Representation is an important step in achieving equal opportunities; women and girls are more likely to consider a career in computer sciences if they see people like them in these roles. As the largest tech conference to date, Collision is committed to changing the gender disparity in tech by highlighting influential women in the field. Read More
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Talking About Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Employee Spotlight on Salman

June 07 2022
Posted by Salman Khan
TALKING ABOUT EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION:
Salman Khan is a Senior Advisor on Toronto Global’s Investment Attraction team, focusing on the European market. Salman works to attract investment primarily from the U.K., Ireland, and Nordic countries, and supports senior executives from companies as they evaluate the Toronto Region as an investment destination. Read More
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Ebara Brings Trustworthy Customer Service To The Toronto Region With New Expansion

May 31 2022
Posted by Jaclyn McNeil
Ebara Corporation (Ebara Japan) is a long-standing staple in the global industry of industrial pumps, fans, and blowers. Established in 1912, Ebara Corporation tapped into the Canadian market by opening Ebara Pumps Corporation Canada (Ebara Canada) in the Toronto Region earlier this spring. Read More
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FDI & Talent Attraction: Is the Toronto Region ready to embrace the (semi-)remote work revolution?

May 11 2022
Posted by Nadine Oliver
As the future of work moves toward increasingly common remote/hybrid arrangements – shifting activity away from downtown cores and toward housing-friendly suburbs – strategies for attracting talent, FDI, and overall local development will have to evolve accordingly. Read More
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Firing on All Cylinders: Toronto Global 2021/22 Results

April 29 2022
Posted by Daniel Hengeveld
As we close the books on another year at Toronto Global, we’re building on the unwavering momentum and sustained investor confidence we’re experiencing in the Toronto Region. Even during the turbulence of a global pandemic, companies are choosing the Toronto Region for their next global expansion – here’s how our 2021/22 year stacked up. Read More
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Scribble Data brings its North American HQ to the Mecca of Machine Learning Talent Thumbnail

Scribble Data brings its North American HQ to the Mecca of Machine Learning Talent

March 23 2022
Posted by Indrayudh Ghoshal
India-based, Scribble Data has developed an engineering platform designed to provide customizable machine learning services. The company’s platform creates a bridge between data science and data engineering, so it’s no wonder that Scribble Data landed in the Toronto Region – North America’s hotbed of machine learning engineering talent. Read More
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‘Go Out of Your Way:’ A Conversation With Jodi Kovitz for #IWD2022

March 08 2022
Posted by Jodi Kovitz
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. Read More
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Black Entrepreneurs in the Toronto Region: Spotlight on James Shipp

February 23 2022
Posted by May Chow
At Toronto Global, we continually reflect on the unique experiences of our clients from around the world and recognize their contributions to our regional economy. From the nature of our organization’s core mission, we appreciate the diversity of many cultures and ethnicities in both our personal and professional lives. Our staff are all people who live, work, and play in the Toronto Region – coming from all walks of life, representing the multicultural fabric of our Canadian identity. Read More
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Talking About Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Introduction by Stephen Lund, CEO of Toronto Global

February 02 2022
Posted by Stephen Lund
Our team created Toronto Global’s Diversity & Inclusion Task Force with the goal of building a safe and empowering workplace that helps our employees, clients, and communities thrive. This year, as part of an ongoing commitment to fostering an environment focused on equality, inclusion, and respect, we’re kicking off a blog series to celebrate the diversity of our employees and to give us all a space where we can show our authentic selves, both personally and professionally. Read More
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Doubling Down on the Toronto Region’s Talent Advantage

January 05 2022
Posted by Ellen Mitchell
Touted as North America’s fastest growing tech market, Toronto continues to attract innovative companies from around the globe. Over 81,000 new tech jobs were added to our region between 2016-2020, and there is no indication of that slowing down any time soon. Talent remains the primary factor impacting corporate strategy and is a key driver for location decision making. In the last two years, it has become evident that there is, in fact, a global war for talent, with companies competing heavily for highly skilled people, especially when it comes to engineering and new technology. Read More
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Zifo’s Canadian Expansion Enriches Toronto Region’s Growing Life Sciences Industry Thumbnail

Zifo’s Canadian Expansion Enriches Toronto Region’s Growing Life Sciences Industry

December 03 2021
Posted by Matt Switzer
Zifo RnD Solutions, a global provider of informatics solutions for research-based organizations, has formally incorporated Zifo Technologies Inc. Canada, adding to the growing life sciences industry in the Toronto Region. Read More
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Toronto Global Takes On Smart City Expo World Congress

December 01 2021
Posted by Bart Deleen
The Investment Attraction team at Toronto Global is thrilled to have attended this year’s Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), along with the Toronto Region Board of Trade and Destination Toronto. Held in Barcelona, Spain with 120 participating countries, this international congress is one of the largest smart city events in the world dedicated to fostering smart cities and empowering urban innovation. Read More
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Why Enable Opened an Office in One of the Most Talented Cities in North America

November 10 2021
Posted by Andrew Butt
Toronto is one of the most diverse, talented, and rapidly growing cultural and commercial hubs in North America, which is why Enable couldn’t be more excited that our third office is now up and running in Canada’s largest city. Read More
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The Innovative Power of Foreign Direct Investment

October 27 2021
Posted by Jason Adade
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has been a pivotal element in boosting the Canadian economy over the past year. From the COVID-19 pandemic, to drastic shifts in international job and talent markets, FDI can turn the tide of domestic and global economies. Read More
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"Shaping Our Future" Wins the 2021 Silver Award from the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies

October 21 2021
Posted by Stephen Lund
Toronto Global is incredibly honoured to have received the silver award at UNCTAD’s 7th  World Investment Forum in Geneva from the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies and the World Bank Group. This report, titled Shaping Our Future, was recognized as an international best practice of Investment Promotion Agencies advocating for reforms to improve the investment ecosystem for foreign investors.
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Cubigo opens Canadian headquarters in Toronto

October 04 2021
Posted by JanWillem Gille
Cubigo, a leading all-in-one non-clinical software platform for Senior Living Operators, recently opened its Canadian headquarters in Toronto. Founded in 2011, the company is growing rapidly with offices in the U.S. (San Francisco), Europe (Brussels), the U.K. (London), and now in Canada. It is trusted by over 600 communities and more than 250,000 monthly active users across all regions.  Read More
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Adaptavist continues to grow and attract Toronto’s best tech talent — despite a global pandemic Thumbnail

Adaptavist continues to grow and attract Toronto’s best tech talent — despite a global pandemic

August 10 2021
Posted by Erika Lewis
Having doubled the size of its team during the COVID-19 pandemic, agile software solutions provider Adaptavist is now looking to continue the expansion of its Toronto office by onboarding more of the city’s top talent.  Read More
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Cimlogic is Driving World-Class Manufacturing… and Doing it Right Here in the Toronto Region Thumbnail

Cimlogic is Driving World-Class Manufacturing… and Doing it Right Here in the Toronto Region

August 06 2021
Posted by Erika Lewis
U.K.-based Cimlogic offers complete manufacturing improvement solutions for businesses to improve efficiency and maximize productivity, with a goal of supporting its clients on their digital manufacturing journey. The company’s strong reputation for customer retention is earned through exceptional customer service, project delivery, and solutions that deliver on expectations and investment. Read More
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Happy Canada Day, Sudrania!

June 30 2021
Posted by Erika Lewis
This Canada Day, we have so many reasons to celebrate. As we emerge from this pandemic and embark on a road to recovery, Canada, and the Toronto Region remain top-of-mind for international investors. Our message remains the same: we grow, attract, and retain talent like no other. Just ask Sudrania Fund Services (“Sudrania”)! This Canada Day is extra special for them, as the company celebrates its five year anniversary and its first expansion to the Canadian market. Read More
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NuScale Sees Unique Opportunity to Invest in Durham Region's Energy Innovation Sector

June 17 2021
Posted by Erika Lewis
NuScale’s mission is to provide scalable advanced nuclear technology for the production of electricity, heat, and clean water to improve the quality of life for people around the world. The company works to create an energy source that is smarter, cleaner, safer, and cost competitive.
 
We spoke to Nuscale about the future of nuclear energy as a sustainable source of power, and the unique investment opportunities that Ontario and Durham Region provide for companies in the energy innovation sector. Read More
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Why the HCL Announcement is Such a Big Deal

March 31 2021
Posted by Stephen Lund
HCL recently announced the creation of 2,000 new technology jobs across Canada, of which 1,000 will be located in Ontario, and up to 500 at its new centre in Mississauga. Read More
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Black Owned Businesses & Community Spirit in the Toronto Region

February 24 2021
Posted by Alia Abbas & Kareem Bonner
Celebrating Black History Month has never been more important than it is right now in 2021. Following a year of racial injustice protests, many in the Toronto Region and the rest of the world have taken a stand on social and political issues. Read More
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How Proterra's Electric Buses are Picking Up Speed in the Toronto Region Thumbnail

How Proterra's Electric Buses are Picking Up Speed in the Toronto Region

February 19 2021
Posted by Michael Keoshkerian
Proterra is one of several companies engaged with the TTC on a public transit pilot project, and embodies the scale of opportunity within the Toronto Region and Canada in terms of electric vehicles and public transit. We’ve greatly enjoyed supporting Proterra’s efforts in the Toronto Region, and John Walsh, Senior Vice President at Proterra kindly took the time to share his thoughts.  Read More
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Introducing the 2021 PropTech in Canada Report

February 09 2021
Posted by Michael Keoshkerian
The inaugural 2021 PropTech in Canada Report is an exciting demonstration of the sector’s increasing recognition and importance. Created by the Canadian Proptech Collective, this report examines the landscape via interviews with key players, an analysis of emerging trends, and shares insights into the Canadian real estate industry.
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COVID-19 & Mental Health: How Are YOU Doing?

January 27 2021
Posted by Stephen Lund
The coronavirus pandemic has signaled a shift in how society talks about mental health and opened conversations about what the future of mental health care could look like in the Toronto Region, Canada, and the rest of the world. Read More
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Boundless Opportunities for Business in the Toronto Region

December 16 2020
Posted by Stephen Lund
As the fastest growing urban metropolitan region and tech hub in North America, we are committed to continuing that pace of growth and investment – not only to get back to where we were before the pandemic, but to go beyond what we have achieved already. We at Toronto Global are committed to helping businesses succeed and helping Canada build back stronger than ever.
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Public Transit Agencies Investing in Electric Fleets

December 02 2020
Posted by Salman Khan & Michael Keoshkerian
In this blog, we’ll be talking about the intersection of electric vehicles, public transit, an incredible opportunity for the Toronto Region, and how our future is essentially on the road waiting for us at the next bus stop. Read More
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Toronto Region is Going Electric!

November 24 2020
Posted by Salman Khan & Michael Keoshkerian
When I think about industry buzzwords over the last few years, there are a few obvious ones that come to mind. Blockchain in 2018. Artificial Intelligence in 2019. Electric Vehicles in 2020 (not Covid!). You will be hard pressed to follow industry news without coming across articles about private or government investments in the electric vehicles sector. 
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Diversity & Inclusion Week 2020

October 27 2020
Posted by Kareem Bonner & Courtney Bowen
This year has been challenging for all of us at Toronto Global, the Toronto Region and the rest of the world. When a historic racial justice movement seized the world’s attention this summer, our team took notice and recognized it was time to help inspire change. Read More
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How Presto Used the Global Talent Stream to Grow in the Toronto Region

October 13 2020
Posted by Erika Lewis
Presto was drawn to Canada, particularly to take advantage of the Global Talent Stream (GTS) program – a timely, responsive and client-focused service to help companies access highly-skilled global talent to expand their workforce in Canada.  Read More
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Join Toronto Global and Partners at World Summit AI: Why the Toronto Region is the Leader in Artificial Intelligence Thumbnail

Join Toronto Global and Partners at World Summit AI: Why the Toronto Region is the Leader in Artificial Intelligence

October 05 2020
Posted by Erika Lewis
On October 8th, the World Summit AI will gather the global AI ecosystem of Enterprise, BigTech, Startups, Investors and Science, and the brightest brains in AI to tackle head-on the most burning AI issues and set the global AI agenda. Read More
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COVID-19 Accelerates Adoption of Virtual Healthcare Services in Ontario

September 30 2020
Posted by Salman Khan & Courtney Bowen
Prior to the pandemic, healthcare in Ontario was mostly traditional in how it functioned as a publicly funded healthcare system, where patients and healthcare providers interacted in offices and clinics or hospitals. The COVID-19 pandemic provided an opportunity for innovation and growth in the Telemedicine market in Ontario. Read More
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Presto Has Arrived in the Toronto Region to Transform the Restaurant Industry

August 28 2020
Posted by Erika Lewis
Presto modernizes restaurant dining-rooms, enhancing the guest dining experience, streamlining operations, and increasing its clients’ brand value. With Presto, diners can order food, provide feedback, play games, and pay their bill at the table, without waiting. The system includes not only specialized hardware, but also a complete software solution designed to meet the specialized needs of restaurants. Read More
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moneycorp Breaks into the Canadian Market with Expansion into the Toronto Region

August 13 2020
Posted by Erika Lewis
Since 1979, the moneycorp Group has served the growing foreign exchange and payment needs of global businesses, online sellers and personal clients. moneycorp offers a state-of-the-art online payments portal, while providing its customers the ability to mitigate their foreign exchange risk through a sophisticated suite of FX hedging solutions. Read More
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How Toronto Global Serves International Businesses During COVID-19

July 24 2020
Posted by Liana Hovakimyan
I love my job. I am a part of Toronto Global’s Investment Attraction team and I work with companies headquartered in the USA West supporting their expansion to the Toronto Region. One of the best parts of my job is the opportunity it affords me to meet with businesses in market. Read More
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Kalamuna Brings its Transformative Tech Services to the Toronto Region

June 24 2020
Posted by Erika Lewis
Before Kalamuna, each of its employees worked with causes that meant something to them. They worked with political campaigns and arts organizations and every other kind of endeavour that means something to people. And at some point, they decided to apply their skills in technology, communications and design to these causes—to work on something bigger together.
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Nextdoor is Building Neighbourly Connections During COVID-19

May 19 2020
Posted by Erika Lewis
Toronto Global client, Nextdoor, is the neighbourhood hub for trusted connections and the exchange of helpful information, goods, and services. By bringing neighbours together, we can cultivate a kinder world where everyone has a community they can rely on. Read More
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Toronto Region United with Cities Across Canada in COVID-19 Response

May 06 2020
Posted by Kareem Bonner
In recent weeks, the world has seen the dramatic human and economic effects of COVID-19. Despite the unprecedented challenges this pandemic has thrown at us, the Toronto Region has shown great strength, resilience and ingenuity. Thousands of individuals (front-line workers, doctors, healthcare workers, and essential workers), businesses and all levels of government are working diligently to help the region overcome this challenging time. Here are some key initiatives and achievements happening across the Toronto Region. Read More
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WorldRemit’s Technology Supports Customers During COVID-19

April 30 2020
Posted by Erika Lewis
Families are at the heart of everything at WorldRemit. At times like these, when families are separated and have loved ones located around the world, distances can feel greater than before. With travel bans, border closures, and economic shutdowns, anxieties are on the rise, and people worry about the safety and stability of their family members overseas.  WorldRemit is working to ease the impact caused by COVID-19, and offering its support to ensure families can share resources with their loved ones quickly and efficiently.
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Canadians are Manufacturing a Rapid Response to COVID-19

April 21 2020
Posted by Matt Switzer
The news is filled with stories of Canadian companies pivoting resources and re-tooling their machines in noble efforts to support frontline healthcare workers and fight the current COVID-19 pandemic.
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In the Toronto Region, Our Motto is, “Keep Calm, and Winter On” Thumbnail

In the Toronto Region, Our Motto is, “Keep Calm, and Winter On”

January 24 2020
Posted by Ashleigh Ryan
Winter is upon us in Canada, which means you might be thinking we’re all in full hibernation mode.
How cold does it get in Toronto? We get asked that a lot. Our answer is, yes, it does get cold, but not as cold as you might think.
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Paying it Forward with Toronto Global

November 25 2019
Posted by Liana Hovakimyan
Toronto Global works with international businesses with an interest in expanding operations into the Toronto Region. We refer to these companies as our clients, but our relationships go far beyond that – we become friends and support each other throughout their journey of expanding their business to Canada.
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What Makes The Toronto Region The Fastest Growing Tech Hub in North America?

August 12 2019
Posted by Erin Hennessey
The annual Scoring Tech Talent Report by CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, has got a lot of people talking about Canada. Read more about why Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has now displaced Washington D.C. to take third place among top-ranked tech talent markets, and is now North America’s fastest growing tech hub. Read More
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Started From the Bottom, Now We’re Here

June 06 2019
Posted by Mark Cohon
As the first city to host the NBA finals outside the United States, this is our moment to be loud. To shine. To show the world what we’ve got – on the court, and in our streets. If you happen to be in the Toronto Region right now, you can feel the electricity in the air. This city is on fire, and we don’t plan to burn out any time soon. Read More
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Certain Affinity Celebrates Opening of a New Toronto Office

April 09 2019
Posted by Max Hoberman
Certain Affinity, the largest independent video game developer in Austin, has opened a second game studio right here in Toronto’s Fashion District. Certain Affinity is known and well-respected for its work on triple-A action games, including both original titles and co-development of games in blockbuster franchises like “Call of Duty,” “Halo,” “DOOM,” and “Left 4 Dead.” Read More
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How Multicultural Is Toronto? Let Us Count the Ways… Thumbnail

How Multicultural Is Toronto? Let Us Count the Ways…

March 22 2019
Posted by Ashleigh Ryan
Torontonians often boast about their multiculturalism. It’s enshrined in the City of Toronto’s official motto – “Diversity Our Strength” – and observers from Anthony Bourdain to Amazon have highlighted Toronto’s unique advantage in having so many people here from diverse cultures & backgrounds. Read More
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What do hockey and start-ups have in common? In Canada, women

March 08 2019
Posted by Ashleigh Ryan & Erika Thompson
On International Women's Day, and as much as we and the rest of the world still have plenty of work to do to promote equality for women and girls, there are encouraging signs that Canada is on the right track. Read More
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The Toronto Region and the United Kingdom’s Exciting Future

March 04 2019
Posted by Salman Khan
Salman Khan, Senior Advisor at Toronto Global, talks about the friendship and commerce between Canada and the U.K. is steadfast and thriving. Our transatlantic relationship stands the test of time. Read More
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The Future is Bright With Toronto's Next Gen Leaders

January 09 2019
Posted by Julia Gille - Guest Writer
Read our latest guest blog from Julia Gille, a grade 12 student at the Country Day School in King City, who went on an international business trip with MEI last summer, which fired her interest in business. Her father, JanWillem Gille is a Director at Toronto Global covering Western Europe. Read More
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Toronto's Got Talent...and Lots of It!

December 20 2018
Posted by Ashleigh Ryan
The Toronto Region’s tech boom is showing no signs of slowing down. In the last five years, Toronto added over 80,000 tech jobs – more than any other North American city. Read More
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State-of-the-Art Health Research Happens in Toronto

October 25 2018
Posted by Bart Deelen
From the Discovery District in the downtown core, to Mississauga’s specialized pharmaceuticals sector, to Brampton’s upcoming preventive care cluster, Toronto Region is a global life sciences hub.
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Inside Toronto’s AI Ecosystem

June 01 2018
Posted by Salman Khan

Recently, a group of international journalists visited the Toronto Region to learn about our AI ecosystem and meet with some of the key players.

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Rapidly-Growing Fintech Company, Stripe, Sets its Sights on the Toronto Region Thumbnail

Rapidly-Growing Fintech Company, Stripe, Sets its Sights on the Toronto Region

September 28 2021
Posted by Liana Hovakimyan
Stripe brings together everything that’s required to build websites and apps that accept payments and send payouts globally. Stripe’s products power payments for online and in-person retailers, subscriptions businesses, software platforms and marketplaces, and everything in between. Stripe also helps companies beat fraud, send invoices, issue virtual and physical cards, get financing, manage business spend, and much more.
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Toronto Region Drives AI

September 24 2018
Posted by Graeme Cooke
The Toronto Region’s AI and tech scene are on fire. But why should a room full of auto executives in Detroit care? Read More
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Toronto Region - Powerhouse in the Creative Industry

September 13 2018
Posted by Toby Lennox

In the Toronto Region, over 30,000 highly skilled people are employed in the production of the movies and TV shows that are enjoyed by millions around world...

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Collaborating for Investment Attraction Benefits Us All

May 09 2018
Posted by Toby Lennox

Earlier this year, Toronto Global released the results of an excellent study we commissioned on the regional impacts of foreign direct investment.

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Collaborating for Investment Attraction in the Toronto Region

February 12 2018
Posted by David A. Wolfe

Release of New Report from the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs

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Toronto Region – The Next Stop For Your FinTech Business

February 06 2018
Posted by Salman Khan
A strong technology sector, resilient financial system, quality talent pool and low business costs put the Toronto Region on the global fintech map. Not only does the Toronto Region boast being home to the headquarters of major Canadian banks, but it also lays claim to three of the top 60 global pension funds and seven of the largest global hedge fund administrators. Read More
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Collaborating for Investment Attraction in the Toronto Region - Full Report

February 02 2018
Posted by
Established in February 2017, Toronto Global is a leading investment attraction agency in Canada, and one which is designed to act on behalf of all of the municipalities that comprise the Toronto Region. The underlying rationale for the establishment of this regional agency is two-fold: a belief that foreign direct investment (FDI) in any one part of the Toronto Region stands to benefit all sub-regional municipalities, and an understanding that a collective regional value proposition is stronger than the sum of its parts. Read More
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October 23 2017
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Of all the major technology hubs across Canada, the Toronto region in particular is gaining a worldwide reputation as a welcoming destination for tech-centric.

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October 23 2017
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August 03 2022

Employee Spotlight: Courtney Bowen

TALKING ABOUT EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION:
Courtney Bowen is an Advisor on Toronto Global’s Investment Attraction (IA) team focusing on the UK, Ireland and Nordic markets. In her role, Courtney has had the opportunity to learn about a variety of nuanced industries while helping European companies expand to the Toronto Region. Courtney Bowen
July 25 2022

A Deep Dive into CBRE’s Scoring Tech Talent Report

Each year, we eagerly anticipate CBRE’s annual Scoring Tech Talent Report. The report ranks 50 cities throughout North America and provides a score, positioning each tech talent market against its competitors. Cities throughout Canada consistently rank in the top 10, with Toronto rounding out the top five year after year and moving up to the 3rd overall spot in 2022.
  Ellen Mitchell & Sophia Chea
July 15 2022

Spotlight: Black Professionals in Tech at Collision 2022

Members of the Black community face barriers in accessing lucrative entrepreneurship opportunities created by Canada’s technology driven innovation sector...

 Kareem Bonner
June 29 2022

SCORE and TealBook: Toronto Global’s Use of AI Technology to Give Clients a Competitive Edge

Toronto Global’s SCORE program partners with external applications like TealBook to provide the best outcomes for clients. Jaclyn McNeil
June 16 2022

Spotlight: Women in Tech at Collision 2022

According to Statistics Canada, women make up just 23 percent of the Canadian tech industry. Representation is an important step in achieving equal opportunities; women and girls are more likely to consider a career in computer sciences if they see people like them in these roles. As the largest tech conference to date, Collision is committed to changing the gender disparity in tech by highlighting influential women in the field. Jaclyn McNeil
June 07 2022

Talking About Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Employee Spotlight on Salman

TALKING ABOUT EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION:
Salman Khan is a Senior Advisor on Toronto Global’s Investment Attraction team, focusing on the European market. Salman works to attract investment primarily from the U.K., Ireland, and Nordic countries, and supports senior executives from companies as they evaluate the Toronto Region as an investment destination. Salman Khan
May 31 2022

Ebara Brings Trustworthy Customer Service To The Toronto Region With New Expansion

Ebara Corporation (Ebara Japan) is a long-standing staple in the global industry of industrial pumps, fans, and blowers. Established in 1912, Ebara Corporation tapped into the Canadian market by opening Ebara Pumps Corporation Canada (Ebara Canada) in the Toronto Region earlier this spring. Jaclyn McNeil
May 11 2022

FDI & Talent Attraction: Is the Toronto Region ready to embrace the (semi-)remote work revolution?

As the future of work moves toward increasingly common remote/hybrid arrangements – shifting activity away from downtown cores and toward housing-friendly suburbs – strategies for attracting talent, FDI, and overall local development will have to evolve accordingly. Nadine Oliver
April 29 2022

Firing on All Cylinders: Toronto Global 2021/22 Results

As we close the books on another year at Toronto Global, we’re building on the unwavering momentum and sustained investor confidence we’re experiencing in the Toronto Region. Even during the turbulence of a global pandemic, companies are choosing the Toronto Region for their next global expansion – here’s how our 2021/22 year stacked up. Daniel Hengeveld
March 23 2022

Scribble Data brings its North American HQ to the Mecca of Machine Learning Talent

India-based, Scribble Data has developed an engineering platform designed to provide customizable machine learning services. The company’s platform creates a bridge between data science and data engineering, so it’s no wonder that Scribble Data landed in the Toronto Region – North America’s hotbed of machine learning engineering talent. Indrayudh Ghoshal
March 08 2022

‘Go Out of Your Way:’ A Conversation With Jodi Kovitz for #IWD2022

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. Jodi Kovitz
February 23 2022

Black Entrepreneurs in the Toronto Region: Spotlight on James Shipp

At Toronto Global, we continually reflect on the unique experiences of our clients from around the world and recognize their contributions to our regional economy. From the nature of our organization’s core mission, we appreciate the diversity of many cultures and ethnicities in both our personal and professional lives. Our staff are all people who live, work, and play in the Toronto Region – coming from all walks of life, representing the multicultural fabric of our Canadian identity. May Chow
February 02 2022

Talking About Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Introduction by Stephen Lund, CEO of Toronto Global

Our team created Toronto Global’s Diversity & Inclusion Task Force with the goal of building a safe and empowering workplace that helps our employees, clients, and communities thrive. This year, as part of an ongoing commitment to fostering an environment focused on equality, inclusion, and respect, we’re kicking off a blog series to celebrate the diversity of our employees and to give us all a space where we can show our authentic selves, both personally and professionally. Stephen Lund
January 05 2022

Doubling Down on the Toronto Region’s Talent Advantage

Touted as North America’s fastest growing tech market, Toronto continues to attract innovative companies from around the globe. Over 81,000 new tech jobs were added to our region between 2016-2020, and there is no indication of that slowing down any time soon. Talent remains the primary factor impacting corporate strategy and is a key driver for location decision making. In the last two years, it has become evident that there is, in fact, a global war for talent, with companies competing heavily for highly skilled people, especially when it comes to engineering and new technology. Ellen Mitchell
December 03 2021

Zifo’s Canadian Expansion Enriches Toronto Region’s Growing Life Sciences Industry

Zifo RnD Solutions, a global provider of informatics solutions for research-based organizations, has formally incorporated Zifo Technologies Inc. Canada, adding to the growing life sciences industry in the Toronto Region. Matt Switzer
December 01 2021

Toronto Global Takes On Smart City Expo World Congress

The Investment Attraction team at Toronto Global is thrilled to have attended this year’s Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), along with the Toronto Region Board of Trade and Destination Toronto. Held in Barcelona, Spain with 120 participating countries, this international congress is one of the largest smart city events in the world dedicated to fostering smart cities and empowering urban innovation. Bart Deleen
November 10 2021

Why Enable Opened an Office in One of the Most Talented Cities in North America

Toronto is one of the most diverse, talented, and rapidly growing cultural and commercial hubs in North America, which is why Enable couldn’t be more excited that our third office is now up and running in Canada’s largest city. Andrew Butt
October 27 2021

The Innovative Power of Foreign Direct Investment

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has been a pivotal element in boosting the Canadian economy over the past year. From the COVID-19 pandemic, to drastic shifts in international job and talent markets, FDI can turn the tide of domestic and global economies. Jason Adade
October 21 2021

"Shaping Our Future" Wins the 2021 Silver Award from the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies

Toronto Global is incredibly honoured to have received the silver award at UNCTAD’s 7th  World Investment Forum in Geneva from the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies and the World Bank Group. This report, titled Shaping Our Future, was recognized as an international best practice of Investment Promotion Agencies advocating for reforms to improve the investment ecosystem for foreign investors.
  Stephen Lund
October 04 2021

Cubigo opens Canadian headquarters in Toronto

Cubigo, a leading all-in-one non-clinical software platform for Senior Living Operators, recently opened its Canadian headquarters in Toronto. Founded in 2011, the company is growing rapidly with offices in the U.S. (San Francisco), Europe (Brussels), the U.K. (London), and now in Canada. It is trusted by over 600 communities and more than 250,000 monthly active users across all regions.  JanWillem Gille
August 10 2021

Adaptavist continues to grow and attract Toronto’s best tech talent — despite a global pandemic

Having doubled the size of its team during the COVID-19 pandemic, agile software solutions provider Adaptavist is now looking to continue the expansion of its Toronto office by onboarding more of the city’s top talent.  Erika Lewis
August 06 2021

Cimlogic is Driving World-Class Manufacturing… and Doing it Right Here in the Toronto Region

U.K.-based Cimlogic offers complete manufacturing improvement solutions for businesses to improve efficiency and maximize productivity, with a goal of supporting its clients on their digital manufacturing journey. The company’s strong reputation for customer retention is earned through exceptional customer service, project delivery, and solutions that deliver on expectations and investment. Erika Lewis
June 30 2021

Happy Canada Day, Sudrania!

This Canada Day, we have so many reasons to celebrate. As we emerge from this pandemic and embark on a road to recovery, Canada, and the Toronto Region remain top-of-mind for international investors. Our message remains the same: we grow, attract, and retain talent like no other. Just ask Sudrania Fund Services (“Sudrania”)! This Canada Day is extra special for them, as the company celebrates its five year anniversary and its first expansion to the Canadian market. Erika Lewis
June 17 2021

NuScale Sees Unique Opportunity to Invest in Durham Region's Energy Innovation Sector

NuScale’s mission is to provide scalable advanced nuclear technology for the production of electricity, heat, and clean water to improve the quality of life for people around the world. The company works to create an energy source that is smarter, cleaner, safer, and cost competitive.
 
We spoke to Nuscale about the future of nuclear energy as a sustainable source of power, and the unique investment opportunities that Ontario and Durham Region provide for companies in the energy innovation sector. Erika Lewis
March 31 2021

Why the HCL Announcement is Such a Big Deal

HCL recently announced the creation of 2,000 new technology jobs across Canada, of which 1,000 will be located in Ontario, and up to 500 at its new centre in Mississauga. Stephen Lund
February 24 2021

Black Owned Businesses & Community Spirit in the Toronto Region

Celebrating Black History Month has never been more important than it is right now in 2021. Following a year of racial injustice protests, many in the Toronto Region and the rest of the world have taken a stand on social and political issues. Alia Abbas & Kareem Bonner
February 19 2021

How Proterra's Electric Buses are Picking Up Speed in the Toronto Region

Proterra is one of several companies engaged with the TTC on a public transit pilot project, and embodies the scale of opportunity within the Toronto Region and Canada in terms of electric vehicles and public transit. We’ve greatly enjoyed supporting Proterra’s efforts in the Toronto Region, and John Walsh, Senior Vice President at Proterra kindly took the time to share his thoughts.  Michael Keoshkerian
February 09 2021

Introducing the 2021 PropTech in Canada Report

The inaugural 2021 PropTech in Canada Report is an exciting demonstration of the sector’s increasing recognition and importance. Created by the Canadian Proptech Collective, this report examines the landscape via interviews with key players, an analysis of emerging trends, and shares insights into the Canadian real estate industry.
  Michael Keoshkerian
January 27 2021

COVID-19 & Mental Health: How Are YOU Doing?

The coronavirus pandemic has signaled a shift in how society talks about mental health and opened conversations about what the future of mental health care could look like in the Toronto Region, Canada, and the rest of the world. Stephen Lund
December 16 2020

Boundless Opportunities for Business in the Toronto Region

As the fastest growing urban metropolitan region and tech hub in North America, we are committed to continuing that pace of growth and investment – not only to get back to where we were before the pandemic, but to go beyond what we have achieved already. We at Toronto Global are committed to helping businesses succeed and helping Canada build back stronger than ever.
  Stephen Lund
December 02 2020

Public Transit Agencies Investing in Electric Fleets

In this blog, we’ll be talking about the intersection of electric vehicles, public transit, an incredible opportunity for the Toronto Region, and how our future is essentially on the road waiting for us at the next bus stop. Salman Khan & Michael Keoshkerian
November 24 2020

Toronto Region is Going Electric!

When I think about industry buzzwords over the last few years, there are a few obvious ones that come to mind. Blockchain in 2018. Artificial Intelligence in 2019. Electric Vehicles in 2020 (not Covid!). You will be hard pressed to follow industry news without coming across articles about private or government investments in the electric vehicles sector. 
  Salman Khan & Michael Keoshkerian
October 27 2020

Diversity & Inclusion Week 2020

This year has been challenging for all of us at Toronto Global, the Toronto Region and the rest of the world. When a historic racial justice movement seized the world’s attention this summer, our team took notice and recognized it was time to help inspire change. Kareem Bonner & Courtney Bowen
October 13 2020

How Presto Used the Global Talent Stream to Grow in the Toronto Region

Presto was drawn to Canada, particularly to take advantage of the Global Talent Stream (GTS) program – a timely, responsive and client-focused service to help companies access highly-skilled global talent to expand their workforce in Canada.  Erika Lewis
October 05 2020

Join Toronto Global and Partners at World Summit AI: Why the Toronto Region is the Leader in Artificial Intelligence

On October 8th, the World Summit AI will gather the global AI ecosystem of Enterprise, BigTech, Startups, Investors and Science, and the brightest brains in AI to tackle head-on the most burning AI issues and set the global AI agenda. Erika Lewis
September 30 2020

COVID-19 Accelerates Adoption of Virtual Healthcare Services in Ontario

Prior to the pandemic, healthcare in Ontario was mostly traditional in how it functioned as a publicly funded healthcare system, where patients and healthcare providers interacted in offices and clinics or hospitals. The COVID-19 pandemic provided an opportunity for innovation and growth in the Telemedicine market in Ontario. Salman Khan & Courtney Bowen
August 28 2020

Presto Has Arrived in the Toronto Region to Transform the Restaurant Industry

Presto modernizes restaurant dining-rooms, enhancing the guest dining experience, streamlining operations, and increasing its clients’ brand value. With Presto, diners can order food, provide feedback, play games, and pay their bill at the table, without waiting. The system includes not only specialized hardware, but also a complete software solution designed to meet the specialized needs of restaurants. Erika Lewis
August 13 2020

moneycorp Breaks into the Canadian Market with Expansion into the Toronto Region

Since 1979, the moneycorp Group has served the growing foreign exchange and payment needs of global businesses, online sellers and personal clients. moneycorp offers a state-of-the-art online payments portal, while providing its customers the ability to mitigate their foreign exchange risk through a sophisticated suite of FX hedging solutions. Erika Lewis
July 24 2020

How Toronto Global Serves International Businesses During COVID-19

I love my job. I am a part of Toronto Global’s Investment Attraction team and I work with companies headquartered in the USA West supporting their expansion to the Toronto Region. One of the best parts of my job is the opportunity it affords me to meet with businesses in market. Liana Hovakimyan
June 24 2020

Kalamuna Brings its Transformative Tech Services to the Toronto Region

Before Kalamuna, each of its employees worked with causes that meant something to them. They worked with political campaigns and arts organizations and every other kind of endeavour that means something to people. And at some point, they decided to apply their skills in technology, communications and design to these causes—to work on something bigger together.
  Erika Lewis
May 19 2020

Nextdoor is Building Neighbourly Connections During COVID-19

Toronto Global client, Nextdoor, is the neighbourhood hub for trusted connections and the exchange of helpful information, goods, and services. By bringing neighbours together, we can cultivate a kinder world where everyone has a community they can rely on. Erika Lewis
May 06 2020

Toronto Region United with Cities Across Canada in COVID-19 Response

In recent weeks, the world has seen the dramatic human and economic effects of COVID-19. Despite the unprecedented challenges this pandemic has thrown at us, the Toronto Region has shown great strength, resilience and ingenuity. Thousands of individuals (front-line workers, doctors, healthcare workers, and essential workers), businesses and all levels of government are working diligently to help the region overcome this challenging time. Here are some key initiatives and achievements happening across the Toronto Region. Kareem Bonner
April 30 2020

WorldRemit’s Technology Supports Customers During COVID-19

Families are at the heart of everything at WorldRemit. At times like these, when families are separated and have loved ones located around the world, distances can feel greater than before. With travel bans, border closures, and economic shutdowns, anxieties are on the rise, and people worry about the safety and stability of their family members overseas.  WorldRemit is working to ease the impact caused by COVID-19, and offering its support to ensure families can share resources with their loved ones quickly and efficiently.
  Erika Lewis
April 21 2020

Canadians are Manufacturing a Rapid Response to COVID-19

The news is filled with stories of Canadian companies pivoting resources and re-tooling their machines in noble efforts to support frontline healthcare workers and fight the current COVID-19 pandemic.
  Matt Switzer
January 24 2020

In the Toronto Region, Our Motto is, “Keep Calm, and Winter On”

Winter is upon us in Canada, which means you might be thinking we’re all in full hibernation mode.
How cold does it get in Toronto? We get asked that a lot. Our answer is, yes, it does get cold, but not as cold as you might think.
  Ashleigh Ryan
November 25 2019

Paying it Forward with Toronto Global

Toronto Global works with international businesses with an interest in expanding operations into the Toronto Region. We refer to these companies as our clients, but our relationships go far beyond that – we become friends and support each other throughout their journey of expanding their business to Canada.
  Liana Hovakimyan
August 12 2019

What Makes The Toronto Region The Fastest Growing Tech Hub in North America?

The annual Scoring Tech Talent Report by CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, has got a lot of people talking about Canada. Read more about why Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has now displaced Washington D.C. to take third place among top-ranked tech talent markets, and is now North America’s fastest growing tech hub. Erin Hennessey
June 06 2019

Started From the Bottom, Now We’re Here

As the first city to host the NBA finals outside the United States, this is our moment to be loud. To shine. To show the world what we’ve got – on the court, and in our streets. If you happen to be in the Toronto Region right now, you can feel the electricity in the air. This city is on fire, and we don’t plan to burn out any time soon. Mark Cohon
April 09 2019

Certain Affinity Celebrates Opening of a New Toronto Office

Certain Affinity, the largest independent video game developer in Austin, has opened a second game studio right here in Toronto’s Fashion District. Certain Affinity is known and well-respected for its work on triple-A action games, including both original titles and co-development of games in blockbuster franchises like “Call of Duty,” “Halo,” “DOOM,” and “Left 4 Dead.” Max Hoberman
March 22 2019

How Multicultural Is Toronto? Let Us Count the Ways…

Torontonians often boast about their multiculturalism. It’s enshrined in the City of Toronto’s official motto – “Diversity Our Strength” – and observers from Anthony Bourdain to Amazon have highlighted Toronto’s unique advantage in having so many people here from diverse cultures & backgrounds. Ashleigh Ryan
March 08 2019

What do hockey and start-ups have in common? In Canada, women

On International Women's Day, and as much as we and the rest of the world still have plenty of work to do to promote equality for women and girls, there are encouraging signs that Canada is on the right track. Ashleigh Ryan & Erika Thompson
March 04 2019

The Toronto Region and the United Kingdom’s Exciting Future

Salman Khan, Senior Advisor at Toronto Global, talks about the friendship and commerce between Canada and the U.K. is steadfast and thriving. Our transatlantic relationship stands the test of time. Salman Khan
January 09 2019

The Future is Bright With Toronto's Next Gen Leaders

Read our latest guest blog from Julia Gille, a grade 12 student at the Country Day School in King City, who went on an international business trip with MEI last summer, which fired her interest in business. Her father, JanWillem Gille is a Director at Toronto Global covering Western Europe. Julia Gille - Guest Writer
December 20 2018

Toronto's Got Talent...and Lots of It!

The Toronto Region’s tech boom is showing no signs of slowing down. In the last five years, Toronto added over 80,000 tech jobs – more than any other North American city. Ashleigh Ryan
October 25 2018

State-of-the-Art Health Research Happens in Toronto

From the Discovery District in the downtown core, to Mississauga’s specialized pharmaceuticals sector, to Brampton’s upcoming preventive care cluster, Toronto Region is a global life sciences hub.
  Bart Deelen
June 01 2018

Inside Toronto’s AI Ecosystem

Recently, a group of international journalists visited the Toronto Region to learn about our AI ecosystem and meet with some of the key players.

 Salman Khan
September 28 2021

Rapidly-Growing Fintech Company, Stripe, Sets its Sights on the Toronto Region

Stripe brings together everything that’s required to build websites and apps that accept payments and send payouts globally. Stripe’s products power payments for online and in-person retailers, subscriptions businesses, software platforms and marketplaces, and everything in between. Stripe also helps companies beat fraud, send invoices, issue virtual and physical cards, get financing, manage business spend, and much more.
  Liana Hovakimyan
September 24 2018

Toronto Region Drives AI

The Toronto Region’s AI and tech scene are on fire. But why should a room full of auto executives in Detroit care? Graeme Cooke
September 13 2018

Toronto Region - Powerhouse in the Creative Industry

In the Toronto Region, over 30,000 highly skilled people are employed in the production of the movies and TV shows that are enjoyed by millions around world...

 Toby Lennox
May 09 2018

Collaborating for Investment Attraction Benefits Us All

Earlier this year, Toronto Global released the results of an excellent study we commissioned on the regional impacts of foreign direct investment.

 Toby Lennox
February 12 2018

Collaborating for Investment Attraction in the Toronto Region

Release of New Report from the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs

 David A. Wolfe
February 06 2018

Toronto Region – The Next Stop For Your FinTech Business

A strong technology sector, resilient financial system, quality talent pool and low business costs put the Toronto Region on the global fintech map. Not only does the Toronto Region boast being home to the headquarters of major Canadian banks, but it also lays claim to three of the top 60 global pension funds and seven of the largest global hedge fund administrators. Salman Khan
February 02 2018

Collaborating for Investment Attraction in the Toronto Region - Full Report

Established in February 2017, Toronto Global is a leading investment attraction agency in Canada, and one which is designed to act on behalf of all of the municipalities that comprise the Toronto Region. The underlying rationale for the establishment of this regional agency is two-fold: a belief that foreign direct investment (FDI) in any one part of the Toronto Region stands to benefit all sub-regional municipalities, and an understanding that a collective regional value proposition is stronger than the sum of its parts.
October 23 2017

Toronto Region - A Magnet for Canadian and Foreign Tech Companies

Of all the major technology hubs across Canada, the Toronto region in particular is gaining a worldwide reputation as a welcoming destination for tech-centric.

 Salman Khan
October 23 2017

Toronto Building Critical Mass to Become a Blockchain Hub

Just like Artificial Intelligence a few years ago, blockchain is being classified as a game changer...

 Salman Khan
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