Canadian Regional Insights

Demographics: 5.2 million people with steady growth driven by immigration. Canada’s most ethnically diverse provinces, big Asian Community. Around 30% of residents are foreign-born.

Advantages: BC offers strong sectors in tech, natural resources, and tourism. The provincial government is highly supportive of entrepreneurs and provides access to the vast Pacific trade markets.

Demographics: 4.4 million People, Alberta’s major cities are Calgary and Edmonton, with significant rural and Indigenous communities. Increasing immigration in recent years. Foreign-born residents make up about 20% of the population.

Advantages: Known for its oil and gas sector, Alberta is diversifying into tech, agriculture, and renewable energy.

• Demographics: 1.2 million people, with a mix of rural and urban communities. More Steady growth driven by migration from other provinces and immigration. Foreign-born residents make up about 15% of the population. Cities like Saskatoon and Regina are the economic engines.

• Advantages: A leading producer in agriculture, mining, and potash. Saskatchewan also has growing opportunities in clean energy.

• Demographics: 1.4 million people, with steady growth driven by natural increase and immigration. Roughly 20% of residents are foreign-born.

• Advantages: Manitoba’s economy is built on agriculture, manufacturing, energy, mining, and transportation, with growing opportunities in technology, finance, and biosciences. Winnipeg is a hub for aerospace, logistics, and financial services, while smaller towns focus on agribusiness, food processing, and natural resource industries.

Demographics: 8.7 million people, with steady growth fueled by immigration. It is one of Canada’s most culturally rich and diverse provinces, with French as the official language and a significant European and global influence. Around 15% of residents are foreign-born

Advantages: Québec’s economy is driven by technology, aerospace, natural resources, and manufacturing, with emerging industries in AI, clean energy, and life sciences. The province’s low-cost renewable hydroelectric power and strong R&D ecosystem attract global investors. Government incentives support entrepreneurs, startups, and industrial expansion.

Demographics: Spanning over 1.3 million km², but home to just over 40,000 people (nearly half of whom are Indigenous). A diverse and youthful population spread across 33 communities, offers a rich cultural heritage intertwined with modern amenities.

Advantages: Aurora borealis over a forest in Yellowknife – one of the NWT’s spectacular natural attractions. The NWT’s appeal for investors lies in its combination of untapped economic potential and supportive governance. Backed by a stable, pro-business government and abundant natural resources, the territory offers incredible opportunities for growth with world-class diamond mines, thriving tourism, and government incentives.

Demographics: 775,000 people living on 71,000 km^2, it is an Atlantic Canadian province offering robust economic opportunities in a welcoming environment. It boasts a strategic location with easy access to North American and international markets, making it an ideal gateway for global business expansion​.

Advantages: As Canada’s only officially bilingual province (English and French), NB provides entrepreneurs with a diverse talent pool and access to both linguistic markets​. The province’s economy is stable and adaptable, supported by pro-business policies and a high quality of life that make it attractive for business-minded newcomers​

Demographics: 1.06 million people​. The province has seen a notable uptick in growth – about a 5% increase from 2016 to 2021​. 70% of its population distribution is concentrated in urban centres and 30% in smaller towns and rural areas. Nova Scotia’s population remains predominantly of European descent (~85%)​, the rest are 10% visible minorities, and 5% indigenous people.

Advantages: The province boasts more graduates per capita than any other in Canada. The workforce is increasingly multicultural, as new international immigrants to Nova Scotia rose by 85% over five years​. This diversity fuels innovation and provides companies with multilingual, global perspectives. Nova Scotia retains about 71% of its immigrants – the highest retention in Atlantic Canada​, resulting in a loyal, stable workforce.

Demographics: Approximately 546,000 people, with recent growth driven by strategic immigration initiatives. Newfoundland and Labrador's population is primarily of European descent (87%), complemented by Indigenous communities (around 9%) and a growing number of visible minorities (over 3%). The province maintains one of Canada’s highest proportions of English-speaking residents, offering strong community cohesion and a welcoming environment for newcomers.

Advantages: Newfoundland and Labrador’s economy is anchored by resource-driven sectors including offshore oil and gas, mining, fisheries, and forestry, with promising growth in technology, renewable energy (notably wind and green hydrogen), aquaculture, and tourism. The province offers competitive operating costs, strategic access to North American and European markets, and robust transportation infrastructure, including deep-water ports and international airports. Generous provincial incentives, including tax rebates, venture capital tax credits, and tailored financial supports, significantly benefit new entrepreneurs and investors.