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Eclipsall Energy Corporation was founded in 2009 with the objective of being the premier manufacturer of PV solar panels in North America

“Invest Toronto brings a strong focus and deep knowledge to economic development and while our team certainly had fairly detailed knowledge of the Toronto area, the staff at Invest Toronto were there to help us with a myriad of details which were all necessary to the location decision”, said Eclipsall CEO Les Lyster.
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World renowned leader in digital entertainment expands to Toronto

Ubisoft has chosen to build its next great studio in Toronto with the objective of creating 800 creative jobs over 10 years to work on AAA high end games. “The great talent and creativity of Ontarians combined with Ontario’s vigorous economy convinces us that making Toronto our home will be beneficial to the future of Ubisoft.” Yannis Mallat, CEO of Ubisoft Montreal and Ubisoft Toronto
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KPMG's Global Resource Centre relocates to Toronto

KPMG International’s Global Executive Team spent 2 years comparing 28 major centres around the world before selected Toronto as their preferred destination Setting up in Toronto, Canada, represents a significant commitment by KPMG International and demonstrates a solid appreciation for the business environment here and faith in Canada’s future economic prosperity.
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The CIC selects Toronto for its first overseas office

Analysts perceive the CIC's decision as both practical and strategic.
  • Banker's 2nd International Financial Centers Index ranked Toronto 2nd among financial centers in North America
  • Toronto and the GTA are home to five of the largest domestic banks
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Biomedical Research at SickKids Hospital is attracting top scientists.

Find out why Dr. Janet Rossant is so enthusiastic about the work being done in the MaRS Discovery District – a unique zone in the city where innovations in science and technology are commercialized through partnerships between researchers and private enterprise.

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Canada ranks No. 1 overall in Forbes annual look at the Best Countries for Business.

  • Personal Freedom – 1st
  • Red Tape – 3rd
  • Investor Protection – 5th
  • Corruption 6th
  • Trade Freedom – 7th
  • Tax Burden 9th
  • Property Rights - 9th
  • Innovation – 15th
  • Technology – 15th