Foreign direct investment

Oakville’s high quality of life has attracted a community of talented, diverse and highly educated individuals from all over the world, making Oakville the community where companies want to be.

Business Facilities magazine recently released its 2021 Metro and Global Rankings Reports, and Ontario cities rank highly on numerous lists. Business Facilities is a leading full-service media brand specializing in the site selection marketplace.

Canada ranks second in A.T. Kearney’s annual Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Confidence Index for 2021, a jump from ranking third in 2019. Although business leaders are relatively less confident about the outlook for the global economy in the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, they remain highly optimistic towards Canada’s economic prospects, proving Canada’s unrelenting strength in today’s global economy.

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the global marketplace to innovate, accelerate and respond resourcefully—including in my home province of Ontario, Canada. Living in France throughout the challenging past year, I have experienced first-hand the resilience of the commercial ties between businesses in Ontario and France.

The Ontario government has appointed the first members to the Board of Directors of Invest Ontario, the new provincial agency focused on promoting the province as a key investment destination.

Ontario’s representative in Japan, David Perdue gives his take on how innovation is the key to Ontario and Japan’s growing relationship, especially in the wake of COVID-19.

Invest in Ontario’s series of regional spotlights showcase the diverse municipalities spread across our province. Read more about Kenora and their prime access to international markets from the centre of North America.

Chris Begley, Ontario's representative in Germany, gives his perspective on why the province is leading the future of automotive in 2021.

At CES 2021, 25 companies from Ontario will be front and centre, showcasing what the province offers.

Ontario is a top North American centre for financial services — from banking, insurance and capital markets to disaster recovery, data centres and financial app developers.