Location Canada Investment News http://www.locationcanada.com Canada Investment News en Copyright 2011 Halcyon Business Publications, Inc. All Rights Reserved 144 Canadian Economy Grew Twice as Fast as U.S. Counterpart in 1st Quarter 2011 http://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/5-31-2011/canada-gdp-statistics-1q2011-62362626.shtml Canada's economy grew 3.9 percent at an annualized pace in first quarter 2011 (January through March), announced Statistics Canada yesterday. That's the fastest growth rate in a year--and more than double the rate in the United States. (By comparison, U.S. real GDP only grew 1.8 percent that same quarter.) Bonnybrook Steel Forms Locating Facility in Glasgow, Missouri http://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-18-2011/bonnybrook-steel-glasgow-missouri04185.shtml Bonnybrook Steel Forms will invest $3 million to locate a steel mold manufacturing plant in Glasgow, Missouri. Potash Patch RFP Open for Development Near Sussex, New Brunswick http://www.locationcanada.com/CanadaInvestmentNews/4-12-2011/new-brunswick-potash-rfp04072.shtml The New Brunswick provincial government has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to explore and develop a confirmed potash patch near Sussex. Kellogg Canada Investing $43M in Belleville, Ontario, Cereal Plant http://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-11-2011/kellogg-canada-belleville-ontario04111.shtml Kellogg Canada will invest $43 million to add a production line at its Belleville, Ontario, Canada, facility, which produces Mini-Wheats. Ottawa Best Canadian City to Live, MoneySense Magazine Says http://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-5-2011/ottawa-gatineau-moneysense-canada04053.shtml In an annual ranking, MoneySense magazine named Ottawa-Gatineau, Ontario, the best city to live in Canada. ADM Agri-Industries Expands Canola Seed Capacity in Lloydminster, Canada http://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/3-22-2011/adm-agri-industries-lloydminster-canada03224.shtml ADM Agri-Industries will expand its capacity for receiving canola seeds at its facility in Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada. GE Locates $40M Grid IQ Innovation Center in Markham, Ontario http://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/3-9-2011/ge-grid-iq-innovation-markham03094.shtml GE has selected Markham, Ontario, Canada, for a $40 million Grid IQ Innovation Center that will develop power grid modernization technologies. Canadian Exports Finished 2010 with 10.8 percent Surge to U.S. http://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/3-9-2011/statistics-canada-exports-surge03096.shtml Canadian exports increased globally by 9.7 percent in December 2010, and 10.8 percent to the United States, Statistics Canada finds. Canadian Firm Grand & Toy Establishes Five Business Centers in Toronto http://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/2-25-2011/grand-toy-toronto-business-centre02254.shtml Grand & Toy, a Canadian office servicer and supplier, has established five Toronto Business Centres to serve small business. Canadian Tech South East Receives Funding for IT Business Seminars http://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/2-25-2011/tech-south-east-moncton-canada02255.shtml Tech South East, based in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, has received $47,475 from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) for its Tech Talk series. Winpak Investing $20M in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Expansion http://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/2-18-2011/winpak-winnipeg-manitoba-canada02183.shtml Winpak will invest more than $20 million to add 80,000 square feet to its packaging facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba. GE Canada and StandardAero Building $50M R&D Facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba http://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/2-17-2011/gecanada-standardaero-wininpeg-manitoba02177.shtml GE Canada and StandardAero are partnering to build a $50 million research and development testing facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Canada and U.S. Work for Improved Economic Competitiveness http://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/2-9-2011/canada-us-economic-regulatory02091.shtml President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper met to announce a partnership, the Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC), to make both nations' economies more competitive. Canada Increases Commitment to Renewable Fuels http://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/1-17-2011/canada-renewable-fuels-strategy1173.shtml Canada has upped its commitment to renewable fuels by requiring that all gasoline be comprised of at least 5 percent renewable fuel. Pfizer, Barry Callebaut Expanding in Quebec, Canada http://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/12-16-2010/pfizer-barry-callebaut-quebec12161.shtml Global companies Pfizer and Barry Callebaut are investing in facility expansions in Quebec, Canada. International Monetary Fund Notes Canada's Sound Economic Management http://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/12-15-2010/canada-international-monetary-fund12155.shtml The International Monetary Fund made bright predictions for Canada's economic future based on government management. Siemens Investing More Than $20M in Tillsonburg, Canada, Wind Turbine Blade Plant http://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/12-2-2010/siemens-tillsonburg-ontario-canada12027.shtml Siemens will invest more than $20 million in a Tillsonburg, Canada, facility that will produce wind turbine blades for company projects in Ontario. Enbridge and First Solar Open 80MW Sarnia, Ontario, Solar Project http://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/11-5-2010/enbridge-sarnia-ontario-photovoltaic11053.shtml Enbridge and First Solar have opened one of the world's largest solar photovoltaic operating plants in Sarnia, Ontario. General Motors Adding 600 Workers at Ontario, Canada's Oshawa Assembly Plant http://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/10-18-2010/general-motors-oshawa-canada10185.shtml General Motors of Canada will add 600 workers at Ontario's Oshawa Assembly Plant to meed demand for the Chevrolet Equinox. Quad/Graphics Consolidating and Investing $23M in Canadian Plants http://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/10-7-2010/quad-graphics-quebec-canada10073.shtml Food processor Cargill is closing its Toronto Case Ready facility and consolidating operations in Guelph, Ontario.