Maximize Invest in Canada.

What success looks like

Canada attracts increased global investment, creating well-paying, middle-class jobs and makes it simpler and faster for businesses investing in Canada.

Government's narrative on progress

Since its launch in March 2018, Invest in Canada continues to grow as it puts in place the infrastructure, programs, services, tools and talent needed to become fully operational. The organization’s logo, web and social media channels were revealed as part of the launch and momentum has been building among partners and international investors through direct outreach and signature events. In promoting Canada’s value proposition, Invest in Canada currently highlights existing programs/incentives such as the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), Global Skills Strategy, and the Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive (SRED). The Invest in Canada board had its first meeting on September 25, 2018. Invest in Canada continues to work closely with Global Affairs Canada to ensure foreign investors receive coordinated federal support when looking to invest or expand their operations in Canada. From September 19-21, 2018 Global Affairs Canada and Invest in Canada met together with provincial/territorial governments as well as members of the Consider Canada City Alliance to share plans, priorities and best practices to ensure a continued coordinated approach to attracting prospective investors to Canada. Global Affairs Canada continues to increase its capacity to attract foreign direct investment and has added 20 dedicated investment officers in key global markets with an additional five to be added by 2019-20. This increased capacity improves Canada’s ability to identify investment leads by promoting Canada as a prime investment location through direct interaction with senior executives of highly innovative, internationally experienced companies.

Note: this is the government's own description, not an independent assessment.