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Innovation Comes to Life in Ontario

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The FGA at the Heart of Ontario’s Francophone Economy

Connecting, Representing and Raising Our Profile

The Fédération des gens d’affaires francophones de l’Ontario (FGA) is the voice of Francophone entrepreneurship and economic development in Ontario. It brings together, represents, promotes and supports Francophone entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations to foster their growth, competitiveness and contribution to Ontario’s economy.

Through its work in advocacy, network mobilization, business development and economic diplomacy, the FGA facilitates access to resources, business opportunities, markets and strategic partnerships.

It showcases the expertise and innovative capacity of Ontario’s Francophone business community while strengthening commercial relationships across Canada and internationally.

By connecting Ontario businesses with partners throughout the global Francophonie, the FGA opens doors to new markets and contributes to shared economic growth.

Our Key Areas of Action

  • Represent: Amplify the voices of Francophone entrepreneurs and organizations.
  • Connect: Build relationships among businesses, institutions and markets.
  • Support: Advance business development and access to resources.
  • Raise Our Profile: Promote Franco-Ontarian expertise across Canada and internationally.

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A.R. Environmental Solutions Inc.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Circular agri‑tech, nutrient-rich functional foods and environmental biotechnology

Our Mission

ARES combines a food-as-medicine approach with AI, robotics and circular agri‑tech to help its partners accelerate sustainable production and improve nutrition.

Overview

A.R. Environmental Solutions Inc. develops circular agri‑tech systems and organic functional foods for producers, institutions, retailers and health-focused consumers. Our Food as Medicine approach combines biotechnology, AI, robotics, remote sensing and regenerative farming to transform waste into valuable bioproducts and cultivate nutrient-dense crops. We aim to double growth and reduce production time by half compared with traditional agriculture, subject to validation in each deployment.

Key Solutions, Products and Expertise

  1. Food as Medicine: Organic cherries, bell peppers and beta-carotene-enriched Job’s tears designed to support nutrition, immune resilience and well-being.
  2. AI-enabled precision agriculture: AI, robotics, remote sensing and smart irrigation designed to double growth and halve production time versus traditional agriculture, subject to pilot validation.
  3. Circular bioprocessing: Converts organic waste and captured carbon into organic fertilizer, biofuel for vehicles and bioethanol-based sanitizer.

Partnerships and Business Opportunities

Main objectives: Introduce our Food as Medicine portfolio; demonstrate AI, robotics and circular agri‑ tech; validate the goal of doubling growth and halving production time compared with traditional agriculture; and establish Southeast Asian market-entry and pilot opportunities.

Partners sought: Functional-food buyers, distributors and retailers; agricultural farms (including vertical farming), cooperatives and municipalities for demonstration projects; universities and research institutes for agronomic and nutritional validation; AI, robotics, biotechnology and automation companies for technology integration; investors, licensees and joint-venture partners for regional scaling.

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Dr. Azizur Rahman
President and CEO
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Ardent Security

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Cybersecurity

Our Mission

Ardent Security is a Canadian Francophone company specializing in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, including penetration testing, security assessments, and strategic consulting services related to offensive AI orchestration and automation.

Overview

With more than 16 years of hands-on experience, Ardent Security helps organizations identify vulnerabilities, strengthen their security posture, and protect their information technology and operational technology infrastructure.

Combining deep technical expertise with innovation, the company also supports organizations in the secure adoption of artificial intelligence, process automation, and emerging technologies. It serves a wide range of sectors, including defence and aerospace, energy, manufacturing, healthcare, finance, and technology.

Key Solutions, Products and Expertise

  1. Ardent Security offers a comprehensive range of offensive and defensive cybersecurity services, including penetration testing of networks, web applications, APIs, cloud environments, wireless networks, and Active Directory environments. The company also conducts security assessments of operational technology and industrial control systems (OT/ICS), provides vulnerability management and threat modelling services, and offers incident response consulting and specialized training.
  2. Our expertise also extends to artificial intelligence and intelligent automation, including security assessments of AI agents and large language models (LLMs), the secure integration of AI solutions, and process automation. We also contribute to the design, orchestration, and security of autonomous and semi-autonomous AI agents. We help organizations identify and mitigate AI-specific risks, including prompt injection, data leakage, excessive agent privileges, and insecure integrations with external tools and systems.
  3. Through our cybersecurity innovation initiatives, including our PentestAId platform, we specialize in locally deployed large language models, intelligent orchestration, and human-supervised automation. These technologies improve the efficiency of penetration testing, expand the scope of security assessments, and enhance the quality of technical reports.

Partnerships and Business Opportunities

Ardent Security is seeking to connect with local buyers—including small and medium-sized businesses, large enterprises, and government organizations—as well as technology partners and digital transformation stakeholders. The company is interested in engaging with business leaders and decision- makers facing challenges related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.

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Alexandre Larocque
Founder and CEO
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Artsely Inc.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Art technology: SaaS, artificial intelligence and digital commerce

Our Mission

Artsley develops AI-powered software and commerce infrastructure to help artists and galleries manage, promote and sell their work globally.

Overview

Artsley develops SaaS and commerce infrastructure for the global art industry. Its first solution, AboutFrame, enables artists and galleries to establish a digital presence under their own brand, combining management, marketing and sales. Artsley brings together brand strategy, user experience and technology expertise to support the commercial development of art professionals and help them access international markets.

Key Solutions, Products and Expertise

  1. AboutFrame: Digital galleries under each artist’s or gallery’s own brand.
  2. Management and Commerce: Development of tools to organize artworks and support marketing and sales.
  3. AI for the Art Industry: Development of features to simplify tasks and support artist visibility.

Partnerships and Business Opportunities

In Cambodia and Southeast Asia, we seek to meet artists and galleries to introduce AboutFrame and explore how it can support their digital presence and artwork sales. We also wish to connect with art schools to explore collaborations benefiting their students and graduates, and with investors interested in art technology and our international development.

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Ibrahim Kammah
Founder and CEO
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Assemblée de la francophonie de l’Ontario (AFO)

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Professional Services

Our Mission

The AFO is the umbrella organization and political voice of Ontario’s Francophonie, representing the interests of 795,760 Franco-Ontarians.

Overview

The Assemblée de la francophonie de l’Ontario represents and advocates for the interests of the Franco- Ontarian community before governments, institutions and partners. Its expertise includes political and institutional representation, community consultation, the development and promotion of Ontario’s Francophonie, and member services. It also develops partnerships that raise the profile of French- speaking Ontario in Canada and internationally.

Key Solutions, Products and Expertise

  1. Political and Institutional Representation: Advocating for and promoting the interests of Franco- Ontarian society before governments and decision-makers.
  2. Network Engagement and Mobilization: Creating collaborations that support the development and visibility of French-speaking Ontario in Canada and internationally.
  3. Community Development and Visibility: Supporting and promoting Ontario’s Francophone communities to strengthen their vitality and development.

Partnerships and Business Opportunities

The AFO is seeking to meet public-sector decision-makers, institutions, Francophone networks and strategic partners from Cambodia and Southeast Asia. It aims to develop institutional relationships, explore new markets and networks, identify opportunities for collaboration, and build bridges between stakeholders in the international Francophone economy and Franco-Ontarian networks.

Organization Representative

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Fabien Hébert
President
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Canadian Game Awards

Ontario, Canada

Video Games

Our Mission

We celebrate and support Canada’s interactive entertainment companies.

Overview

As specialists in Canada’s interactive entertainment industry, we help Canadian studios grow through strategic public relations, event production and international outreach initiatives.

As the creators of the Canadian Game Awards, we collaborate with independent developers, major publishers and institutional partners. Our distinctive strength lies in our ability to build a unique bridge between mainstream media and the video game ecosystem.

Key Solutions, Products and Expertise

  1. Public relations and media outreach: Design and implementation of targeted communications campaigns, amplification across mainstream and specialized media, and promotion of Canadian studios nationally and internationally.
  2. Event production and industry showcases: Full-service organization of major industry gatherings, coordination of trade delegations, and interactive presentation of video games and XR experiences at international trade shows.
  3. Strategic partnerships and institutional connections: Development of collaborations among developers, publishers, educational institutions and government delegations to support exports and investment in Canada’s creative ecosystem.

Partnerships and Business Opportunities

  1. Animation studios (2D and 3D), video game creators and XR developers
    • Objective: Establish co-creation, artistic and technical subcontracting, and co-development agreements between Ontario and Canadian studios and emerging talent from Southeast Asia, while exploring opportunities to adapt immersive experiences for our demonstration kiosks.
  2. Regional distributors, publishers and local distribution platforms
    • Objective: Identify publishing, licensing and localization opportunities for independent Canadian productions in Southeast Asia’s rapidly growing markets.
  3. Postsecondary institutions and digital training centres
    • Objective: Establish educational partnerships and talent exchange programs with institutions specializing in digital arts, video games and emerging technologies, building on our student showcase initiatives.
  4. Technology partners and immersive-equipment suppliers
    • Objective: Develop partnerships for the deployment of immersive technology, including VR and AR headsets and interactive kiosks, and arrange local logistical support for promotional tours and showcases.
  5. Institutional representatives, chambers of commerce and investment attraction agencies
    • Objective: Strengthen bilateral business relationships, facilitate cross-border investment and promote Canada’s interactive entertainment ecosystem among Francophone economic delegations.

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Carl-Edwin Michel
Founder
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Canadian Vita Corporation

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Agri‑Food and Natural Health Products

Our Mission

Canadian Vita supplies Canadian ginseng ingredients, foods and supplements to retailers, distributors, manufacturers and gift buyers.

Overview

Canadian Vita is an Ontario company specializing in Canadian ginseng. We connect experienced ginseng growers with manufacturing partners to supply roots, slices, powders and extracts, alongside branded foods and supplements. Our products serve retail, ingredient supply and gifting markets in Canada and Asia. Our strength is a coordinated supply chain, from core ginseng ingredients to finished products.

Key Solutions, Products and Expertise

  1. Ginseng Ingredients: Canadian ginseng roots, golden slices, powder and extracts for retail and manufacturing.
  2. Ginseng Foods and Beverages: ginseng coffee, honey and chocolate for retail and gifting.
  3. Supplements and Gift Formats: ginseng capsules, liquid extracts and boxed ginseng roots.

Partnerships and Business Opportunities

We seek buyers, importers and distributors in Cambodia and Southeast Asia for retail, wellness and gifting channels; food and supplement manufacturers sourcing Canadian ginseng; and institutional partners to discuss market access and compliance. Our objectives include discussing market opportunities for Canadian ginseng wellness products with the Ministries of Agriculture and Health, as well as exploring potential supply opportunities with the Ministry of National Defence.

Company Representative

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Hieu Tran
Director
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Collège Boréal

Ontario, Canada

Postsecondary Education

Our Mission

Offering career-focused programs up to the graduate level, along with a wide range of socioeconomic integration services, Boréal is Ontario’s leading French-language postsecondary institution.

Overview

With 31 locations in 26 communities across Ontario, Boréal offers the province’s largest network of French- language postsecondary programs and services. Its career-focused programs address labour market needs in areas such as business administration, healthcare, technology, the environment, and natural resources. Boréal also ranks among Canada’s top 50 research colleges.

Key Solutions, Products and Expertise

  1. Postsecondary Programs: Programs ranging from one-year credentials to advanced postsecondary qualifications.
  2. Integration Services: Immigration, employment, and socioeconomic integration services.
  3. Flexible and International Learning: Corporate training, distance education, and programs delivered internationally.

Partnerships and Business Opportunities

Boréal is seeking to connect with higher education and technical training institutions, government ministries and agencies, businesses, and industry associations. The objective is to develop partnerships in professional and technical education, workforce development, and student and faculty mobility, as well as collaborations addressing the needs of growing sectors, particularly healthcare, skilled trades, technology, agriculture, and natural resources.

Institution Representatives

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Suzanne Lemieux
Vice-President, Business Development
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Marc Despatie
Executive Director, Government Relations
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Collège La Cité

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Postsecondary Education

Our Mission

La Cité is Ontario’s largest French-language college of applied arts and technology, offering education focused on hands-on experience, innovation, and the development of the Francophone workforce.

Overview

La Cité offers more than one hundred programs in healthcare and community services, technology, business, skilled trades, education, media, agriculture, and emergency services. Recognized for their practical approach and close ties to industry, these programs prepare a skilled and adaptable workforce capable of meeting the current and future needs of the labour market.

Key Solutions, Products and Expertise

  1. Postsecondary Education Programs
  2. Continuing Education Programs
  3. Product Development and Commercialization Support

Partnerships and Business Opportunities

La Cité is seeking to establish partnerships with private companies, research centres, and educational institutions working in biotechnology—including applications in healthcare, agriculture, and industry—as well as artificial intelligence and mechanical engineering.

Institution Representatives

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Lynn Casimiro
President and CEO
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Nathalie Méthot
Dean
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Hybrid Power Solutions

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Energy Storage and Portable Hybrid Power Systems

Our Mission

Hybrid Power Solutions provides portable battery and hybrid power systems that replace diesel generators for military, transit, construction, and remote-site operations.

Overview

Clean energy, built to get dirty! Battery-first hybrid systems that keep generators off for most of the day, unlike pure diesel sets or basic battery packs. Used by transit agencies and contractors for high-draw tools and cranes where fuel, noise, and runtime matter. Whether you need portable power for remote job sites, backup power for critical operations or large-scale and off-grid applications, our products deliver consistent performance and continuous power with minimal environmental impact.

Key Solutions, Products and Expertise

  1. Portable Hybrid Power Systems: Battery-first systems with optional generator or solar inputs that cut diesel runtime by 70‑95% while still handling high-draw tools and site loads.
  2. Military and Transit Maintenance Power: Field-proven power solutions for drones, rail welders, wall saws, vacuums, and track equipment where silence, reliability, and fuel reduction matter.
  3. Remote and Off-Grid Site Power: Hybrid units for telecom towers, construction camps, and isolated sites that charge from solar, grid, or generator and run continuous loads without constant fuel deliveries.

Partnerships and Business Opportunities

  • Distributors and system integrators for portable hybrid power systems
  • Construction contractors and telecom operators replacing diesel generators
  • Government or institutional buyers for remote or temporary power projects
  • Local partners for pilot installations and after-sales support in Cambodia and Southeast Asia

Company Representative

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Ivo Boutros
International Business Development Manager
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KonnecSens Inc.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Mental Health: Clinical Training and Organizational Support

Our Mission

KonnecSens puts clinical expertise at the service of businesses, institutions, and organizations through assessment, training, and supervision to prevent burnout and improve employee retention.

Overview

KonnecSens is a Canadian bilingual clinical training centre that brings clinical knowledge into organizations. Absenteeism, workplace tensions, and employee departures are symptoms; we address what lies beneath the surface. Grounded in Canadian university research, our trauma- and violence- informed care (TVIC) approach is adapted to different cultural realities. We support businesses, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and community organizations in Canada and internationally.

Key Solutions, Products and Expertise

  1. Understand: RACINES certification training in trauma- and violence-informed care (TVIC)—six modules delivered in a hybrid format over eight weeks and adapted to Francophone and intercultural contexts.
  2. Equip: Clinical supervision and team support—including supervision of practitioners and follow-up between sessions to prevent burnout and employee turnover.
  3. Support: Audits and reviews of organizational structures and processes—including trauma-informed organizational assessments and psychosocial risk prevention, particularly for expatriate teams.

Partnerships and Business Opportunities

  • Government ministries and public institutions in healthcare, education, and social services: Training practitioners and integrating mental health into local services.
  • Local and international companies operating in Cambodia and Southeast Asia: Preventing burnout and employee turnover while supporting local and expatriate teams.
  • NGOs, international organizations, and community health centres: Training and supervision for field teams.
  • Francophone and international educational institutions: Staff training and support.

Objectives: Launch pilot training and supervision projects, either on-site or remotely, and identify local partners for deployment in Cambodia and Vietnam.

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Khedidja Hmamad
Founder and Executive Director
Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor

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Sitoe Bridge Advisory

Ontario, Canada

Strategic Advisory, Export Development and Market Access

Our Mission

We help businesses access new markets through strategic advisory, technology solutions, and partnership development across Canada, Africa, and other international markets.

Overview

Sitoe Bridge Advisory specializes in export development, agricultural commodities, market access, and strategic partnerships. We help businesses, producers, and investors expand into new markets through advisory services, trade facilitation, and technology-enabled solutions. By connecting Canada, Africa, and other international markets, we create opportunities for sustainable growth and international collaboration.

Key Solutions, Products and Expertise

  1. Market Access and Business Development: Helping businesses identify opportunities, enter new markets, and build strategic partnerships across Canada, Africa, and other international markets.
  2. Export and Commodity Trade Advisory: Supporting exporters, buyers, and suppliers with market intelligence, trade facilitation, sourcing, and international business connections.
  3. Technology and Innovation Solutions: Leveraging digital tools and innovation to help organizations improve market reach, collaboration, and business growth.

Partnerships and Business Opportunities

Seeking buyers, distributors, importers, technology partners, investors, and institutional partners interested in export development, agricultural commodities, market access, and cross-border business opportunities between Canada and markets in Africa, Cambodia, and Southeast Asia. We aim to establish strategic partnerships, identify new markets, and support sustainable trade and innovation initiatives.

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Bara Lo
Founder and Principal Advisor
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VECTORIS Corp.

Toronto (GTA), Ontario, Canada

Strategic Advisory and Innovation (Market Entry and Innovation Funding)

Our Mission

VECTORIS Corp. facilitates international market entry, innovation funding and strategic partnerships for companies, building opportunities for two-way business between Canada and Cambodia.

Overview

VECTORIS Corp. is a Canadian strategic advisory and innovation firm working with businesses, governments and institutions in Canada, France and Morocco. Our clients have a combined valuation of nearly $100 million, and our founders have helped secure more than $30 million in R&D tax credits and grants. We combine a strong francophone network, innovation financing expertise and hands-on strategic support to help organizations expand, commercialize technologies and build cross-border partnerships.

Key Solutions, Products and Expertise

  1. Market Entry and International Expansion: Helping Canadian companies explore new markets, and international companies, including Cambodian businesses, access Canadian partners and networks.
  2. Innovation Funding and Strategic Financing: Identifying and securing R&D tax incentives, government grants, international programs and foundation funding to support technology development, commercialization and growth.
  3. Strategic Partnerships and Technology Commercialization: Connecting technology companies in AI, cybersecurity and health tech with distributors, institutions and public-private projects.

Partnerships and Business Opportunities

As VECTORIS explores opportunities to strengthen business and innovation ties between Canada and Cambodia, we are seeking connections with:

  • Technology and Innovation Partners: AI and software developers, cybersecurity firms, incubators and accelerators interested in joint development, commercialization and cross-border partnerships.
  • Healthcare and Education Partners: Medical training institutions, healthcare providers and technol- ogy distributors interested in simulation-based training, connected health and potential pilot projects.
  • Trade and Market-Entry Partners: Importers, exporters, manufacturers and business associations interested in facilitating two-way trade, including agri‑food, tea, herbal products and selected health-related products.
  • Canadian Market Expansion Prospects: Cambodian companies seeking strategic support to establish partnerships, develop distribution channels or expand operations into Canada.
  • Government and Institutional Stakeholders: Relevant ministries, investment promotion agencies and public institutions to explore regulatory frameworks, investment priorities, innovation initiatives and potential public-private collaboration.

Our Objective: Establish trusted relationships, identify commercially viable opportunities and build a foundation for long-term Canada‑Cambodia partnerships.

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Emma de Lannoy
Co-Founder
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Yekola

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Education Technology

Our Mission

Yekola builds digital education and cultural intelligence infrastructure connecting learners, educators and institutions across borders through localized learning experiences and AI-powered solutions.

Overview

Yekola is a Canadian technology company helping educational institutions, creators and communities deliver learning experiences across borders while preserving language and culture. Our platform combines digital courses, learning communities and culturally relevant content with emerging AI capabilities. Working with international education and cultural partners, we are developing solutions for student mobility, localized education and low-resource language AI, with a focus on underserved markets.

Key Solutions, Products and Expertise

  1. International Education and Student Mobility: Digital learning infrastructure connecting international schools, universities and prospective students with educational programs, preparatory courses and cross-border learning opportunities.
  2. Cultural Learning Platform: A platform enabling educators and institutions to deliver language courses, cultural education and learning communities to audiences worldwide.
  3. Cultural Intelligence and Localized AI: Cultural intelligence solutions and emerging AI capabilities for low-resource languages, helping governments and organizations improve localization, cultural understanding and digital inclusion.

Partnerships and Business Opportunities

Yekola is seeking partnerships with educational institutions, governments, cultural organizations and technology providers. We welcome opportunities to expand localized digital learning and culturally relevant AI solutions into international and underserved markets.

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Merveille Mukoko
President and CEO
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10 Reasons to Choose Ontario
For Invest and Prosper

One of the Best Places in the World to Establish a Business

194 million consumers within a day’s drive of Toronto, Ontario’s capital.

One of the Lowest Corporate Tax Rates for Manufacturers

25% among the neighbouring Great Lakes states.

More Than 94,000 STEM Graduates Each Year

More Than 26,260 Technology Companies

15 Free Trade Agreements With 51 Countries

44% of Canada’s Manufacturing GDP

Two of North America’s Largest Technology Talent Pools

Waterloo and Toronto.

Work Permits Processed in 10 Business Days (in 80% of cases)

For highly skilled workers.

74% of Ontario Adults Have Completed Postsecondary Education

Higher than in any OECD country.

Employers Can Save More Than 50% on Healthcare-Related Costs

Compared with the United States.

For more information about opportunities to expand your business in Ontario:

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Notes: Data sourced from Government of Ontario publications dated February and August 2026. Figures reflect the reference years indicated in the source documents. All monetary amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.

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10 Reasons to Choose Ontario
For Clean Technology

Canada’s Largest Clean Technology Sector

More than 1,000 specialized companies.

$30.1 Billion Contribution to GDP

$7.8 Billion in Exports

81% of Electricity Generated Without Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Nearly 136,000 Clean Technology Jobs

A major economic sector.

3 Companies Among the Global Cleantech 100

2025 global ranking.

74% of Employed Adults Have Postsecondary Education

A highly skilled talent pool.

$60 Million Investment in Climate Innovation

For the University of Toronto’s Lawson Climate Institute.

Savings of Up to 50% on R&D Expenditures

After tax.

15 Free Trade Agreements With 51 Countries

Preferred access to international markets.

For more information about opportunities to expand your business in Ontario:

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Notes: Data sourced from Government of Ontario publications dated February and August 2026. Figures reflect the reference years indicated in the source documents. All monetary amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.

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10 Reasons to Choose Ontario
For Cybersecurity

More Than 480 Cybersecurity Companies

A strong and diverse technology ecosystem.

52% of Canadian Cybersecurity Companies Are Located in Ontario

A major Canadian industry hub.

More Than 150,000 Employees in the Sector

A significant pool of specialized talent.

More Than 94,000 STEM Graduates Each Year

A skilled pipeline in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

49 Postsecondary Cybersecurity Programs

Specialized training that meets industry needs.

A Leader in Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing

Expertise essential to the future of cybersecurity.

World-Class Research Institutes

Including the University of Waterloo and Toronto Metropolitan University.

Collaboration to Strengthen Cyber Resilience

The Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange facilitates the sharing and analysis of cyber threats.

Savings of Up to 50% on Research and Development Expenditures

15 Free Trade Agreements With 51 Countries

Preferred access to international markets.

For more information about opportunities to expand your business in Ontario:

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Notes: Data sourced from Government of Ontario publications dated February and August 2026. Figures reflect the reference years indicated in the source documents. All monetary amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.

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10 Reasons to Choose Ontario
For the Food and Beverage Industry

North America’s Second-Largest Food and Beverage Cluster

A leading industrial sector.

More Than $64 Billion in Annual Sales

A dynamic agri‑food industry.

More Than 5,000 Food Manufacturing Establishments

Located throughout the province.

More Than 124,000 Food Manufacturing Jobs

An experienced and specialized workforce.

More Than 800 Agri‑Food Exporters

Innovative companies active in international markets.

3.6 Million Hectares of Farmland

Diversified agricultural production of more than 200 products.

Access to 1.5 Billion Consumers

Through free trade agreements with 51 countries.

14 Agri‑Food Research Stations

A research network affiliated with the University of Guelph.

5,600 Acres Dedicated to Agri‑Food Research

More than 200 buildings supporting innovation and commercialization.

Savings of Up to 50% on R&D Expenditures

After tax, in a competitive business environment.

For more information about opportunities to expand your business in Ontario:

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Notes: Data sourced from Government of Ontario publications dated February and August 2026. Figures reflect the reference years indicated in the source documents. All monetary amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.

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10 Reasons to Choose Ontario
For Information Technology

More Than 22,500 Information Technology Companies

A diverse technology ecosystem.

More Than 449,000 Workers in the IT Sector

A significant pool of specialized skills.

$70.2 Billion in Real GDP

$10.3 Billion in Annual Exports

A sector focused on international markets.

70% of Canada’s Leading IT R&D Expenditures

A major concentration of investment in innovation.

More Than 94,000 STEM Graduates Each Year

A skilled pipeline in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Three of North America’s Five Most Concentrated Technology Markets

Ottawa, Toronto and Waterloo.

More Than 1,600 Artificial Intelligence Organizations

A world-class research and commercialization ecosystem.

A Leader in Emerging Digital Technologies

Artificial intelligence, quantum computing, cloud computing and cybersecurity.

15 Free Trade Agreements With 51 Countries

Strategic access to global markets.

For more information about opportunities to expand your business in Ontario:

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Notes: Data sourced from Government of Ontario publications dated February and August 2026. Figures reflect the reference years indicated in the source documents. All monetary amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.

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