Canada has been ranked the best country in the world!
The Best Countries Report is a yearly ranking released by U.S. News & World Report. This year, the report evaluated 79 nations using 76 different attributes, taking into account metrics such as how countries are perceived, economics, education and business-friendliness.
This year, Canada has been deemed the globe’s best country overall. Highlighted in the report is that Canada ranked first among some key sub-rankings, including quality of life and social purpose, meaning that it is seen as “a stable and safe society in which individuals [and businesses] can develop and prosper, and is open, fair and equitable.”
Learn more about the 2021 Best Countries Report rankings and why we’re not at all surprised that Canada has taken the #1 spot.
This Month's Highlights
Demand for Electric Vehicles is surging. Today, about 2% of vehicles on the road are electric. By 2040, this number is expected to rise to 64%.
Around the world, people are becoming more climate-conscious, and the proof is in the choices consumers and businesses are making. Recent climate signals have emphasized the need to shift toward a clean-growth economy and, importantly, our collective consciousness has turned to the economic opportunities this shift will create.
The road to a clean-growth economy is before us, and Ontario’s EV sector and innovation will drive us there.
We’re sharing 5 reasons why Ontario is uniquely poised to lead the future of electric vehicle production.
Pamela Kanter is Ontario’s senior representative in Paris, France. Through her office, Pamela works directly with incredible companies throughout the country, supporting and servicing firms as they discover opportunities that Ontario offers.
Learn more about how Pamela works to build lasting relationships that will ensure that business partners in France and Ontario continue to trade, collaborate and thrive together, particularly as we collectively begin to recover from the global pandemic.
A new industry leader is expanding into Ontario, Canada: EPAM.
The pandemic accelerated digital transformation across nearly every industry. To succeed in this new environment, many organizations seek to expand technology capabilities and develop new business models. EPAM is no exception. The company chose to expand in Waterloo, Ontario because it offers an innovative ecosystem to increase its global footprint and enhance university and community partnerships.
See what our colleagues at Waterloo EDC had to say about the expansion.
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