• Key growth sectors
• $815 million in R&D; investments each year
• World-class institutions, educated workforce and low labor costs
• Most cost-effective place in the world to do business
• Easy access to 35% of the North American population
• Quality of life and security: an ideal choice for families

Innovation

• $815 million in R&D; investments each year.One of the highest concentrations of research and technology transfer centers in Canada: 6,000 researchers, 400 world-class laboratories and research facilities specializing in optics and photonics, biomedical applications, defense and security. An innovative region!
• Stable, well-educated and highly-skilled workforce with competitive labor costs � among the lowest in the industrialized world. Vocational schools, technical colleges, specialized institutes and world-class universities. An intelligent region!

Investment

• Quebec City is the most cost-effective place in the world to do business, compared to similar-sized urban areas. Low start-up and operating costs, major tax incentives and low electricity rates. In addition, the province of Quebec has one of the lowest corporate tax rates in North America. An impressive region!
• Easy access to the U.S. market � one of the most lucrative in the world. Nearly 35% of the North American population lives within a 600-mile radius of Quebec City. The region also features a 2,800-mile road network, an international airport, a well-developed rail network and a year-round deep sea port. An interactive region!

Inspiration

• Quality of life and security: an ideal choice for families. With its charming blend of European and North American influences, Quebec City is steeped in history, culture and creativity, located at the center of a region renowned for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. The public health and education systems are free and housing prices are highly attractive. An ideal region!