Canadian investment incentives

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Canada's efforts to encourage businesses into the country includes offering investment incentives spearheaded by federal agency Investment Canada. The agency claims that Canada's favorable trading record, competitive labor force, low corporate income tax rates and other government-supported incentives, and the advent of the Canada-US Free Trade Agreement (FTA) all contribute to making the country a desirable site for investment. The incentive programs of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Bruswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan are briefly described.

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Building on success: County Durham, England

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The county of Durham, England, has enjoyed much success in its economic development efforts, in large part due to the local government's strong long term commitment to inward investment. Some of the world's largest business organizations including Siemens, Nissan, Fujitsu, and Black and Decker have established operations in Durham. Local officials believe that the influx of overseas firms to the county reflects positively on its skilled and enthusiastic workforce.

Analysis, Industrial locations, Industrial location, Durham, England (County)

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Building a competitive tax environment

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The main points of the budget announced by Paul Martin, Minister of Finance of Canada, in February 2000 are outlined, with focus on the Tax Reduction Plan which should result in Canadian costs being comparable with those of the US.

Business, Finance, Prices and rates, Taxation

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