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Strategic Business Environment 

Atlantic Canada’s strategic location, skilled workforce and cost advantages make it an ideal place to do business.

The Atlantic Canada Checklist

• Lowest business costs among G7 countries 
• Highly skilled and dedicated labour force 
• Secure environment for corporate assets and information 
• Stable economy and political structure 
• Canadian telecommunications leader 
• Gateway to NAFTA 
• Easy access to major North American markets 
• Closest ports to Europe along the North American seaboard 
• Competitive, reliable and plentiful energy supply 
• One of North America’s fastest growing offshore oil and gas industries 
• Straight-forward and expedient system for setting up a business 
• Attractive government incentive programs 
• Medical benefits savings for employers under Canada’s national health care plan 
• Cost of living 25% to 65% lower than other North American regions 
• Enhanced quality of life and a safe environment in which to raise a family