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Microart in the Heart of Specialized Hardware Tech Talent: York Region

May 02 2023
Posted by Charles Tonna

Microart is an electronic manufacturing and design services company based in Markham, the unsuspecting home of an evolved and concentrated ecosystem of global hardware tech players and specialized talent, bred from one generation to the next. Read More
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Microart in the Heart of Specialized Hardware Tech Talent: York Region

May 02 2023
Posted by Charles Tonna

Microart is an electronic manufacturing and design services company based in Markham, the unsuspecting home of an evolved and concentrated ecosystem of global hardware tech players and specialized talent, bred from one generation to the next. Read More
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Ontario's New Life Sciences Council: An Opportunity for Growth

April 28 2023
Posted by Graeme Cooke

Yesterday morning, the Government of Ontario announced a new Life Sciences Council, made up of life sciences leaders across the public and private sectors.

As long-time champions of growth in the life sciences sector, we are so pleased to see so many key players brought together to make change and build a more sustainable and competitive life sciences ecosystem in Ontario.

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Manufacturing Matters: The Long-Awaited Manufacturing Renaissance?

April 11 2023
Posted by Matthew Aiken

“Is this the moment?... Is this the tipping point?” These are the immediate questions I asked myself when I read the announcement that Volkswagen was going to build a battery cell plant in St. Thomas, Ontario. Put another way, the top OEM in the world is building a leading-edge manufacturing facility along Ontario’s existing automotive corridor, which will help spur a structural industry transformation. Read More
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Interview with Prosfit CEO: How Business Can Bring Systemic Change

January 17 2023
Posted by Alan Hutchison

ProsFit is a company that leverages digital technology to improve the fitting of prosthetics for people with limb loss. Founded in Bulgaria, ProsFit’s customers have fitted over 500 people around the globe – including in several European countries, Singapore, Australia, Kenya and Rwanda, and more recently Canada – with prosthetics to improve their mobility, and quality of life. ProsFit is providing an alternative to the conventional manner of obtaining a prosthesis, allowing patients to get fitted anywhere, including at home, greatly reducing the time and challenges associated with the traditional process.
 
Read More
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"Exploring Toronto: A Guide from a Chatbot"

January 09 2023
Posted by Matt Switzer

Following the success of my AI-generated LinkedIn post last week, I wanted to take OpenAI’s ChatGPT AI machine one step further. I wanted to have a Q&A with the chatbot and ask it about Toronto. Read More
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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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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

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

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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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.
 
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. 
 
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

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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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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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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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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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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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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Collaborating for Investment Attraction in the Toronto Region - Full Report

February 02 2018
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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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Toronto Region - A Magnet for Canadian and Foreign Tech Companies

October 23 2017
Posted by Salman Khan

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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Toronto Building Critical Mass to Become a Blockchain Hub

October 23 2017
Posted by Salman Khan

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

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May 02 2023

Microart in the Heart of Specialized Hardware Tech Talent: York Region

Microart is an electronic manufacturing and design services company based in Markham, the unsuspecting home of an evolved and concentrated ecosystem of global hardware tech players and specialized talent, bred from one generation to the next. Charles Tonna
April 28 2023

Ontario's New Life Sciences Council: An Opportunity for Growth

Yesterday morning, the Government of Ontario announced a new Life Sciences Council, made up of life sciences leaders across the public and private sectors.

As long-time champions of growth in the life sciences sector, we are so pleased to see so many key players brought together to make change and build a more sustainable and competitive life sciences ecosystem in Ontario.

Graeme Cooke
April 11 2023

Manufacturing Matters: The Long-Awaited Manufacturing Renaissance?

“Is this the moment?... Is this the tipping point?” These are the immediate questions I asked myself when I read the announcement that Volkswagen was going to build a battery cell plant in St. Thomas, Ontario. Put another way, the top OEM in the world is building a leading-edge manufacturing facility along Ontario’s existing automotive corridor, which will help spur a structural industry transformation. Matthew Aiken
January 17 2023

Interview with Prosfit CEO: How Business Can Bring Systemic Change

ProsFit is a company that leverages digital technology to improve the fitting of prosthetics for people with limb loss. Founded in Bulgaria, ProsFit’s customers have fitted over 500 people around the globe – including in several European countries, Singapore, Australia, Kenya and Rwanda, and more recently Canada – with prosthetics to improve their mobility, and quality of life. ProsFit is providing an alternative to the conventional manner of obtaining a prosthesis, allowing patients to get fitted anywhere, including at home, greatly reducing the time and challenges associated with the traditional process.
 
Alan Hutchison
January 09 2023

"Exploring Toronto: A Guide from a Chatbot"

Following the success of my AI-generated LinkedIn post last week, I wanted to take OpenAI’s ChatGPT AI machine one step further. I wanted to have a Q&A with the chatbot and ask it about Toronto. Matt Switzer
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
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
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
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 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 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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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 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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