Québec City is the second-most important economic hub in the province of Quebec and the seventh in Canada.
What makes the economic situation unique in Québec City and its metropolitan area:
An outstanding economic performance
A decrease in the labour force (aging, retirement, etc.)
An unemployment rate among the lowest in Canada
Cutting-edge activity sectors
High-technology is one of the main development areas in the Québec City region:
Optics and photonics
Life sciences
Insurance and financial services
ICT and electronics
Food processing
Green and smart buildings
These sectors contribute to the region’s strength and make Québec City shine worldwide.
A dynamic business environment
A regional market of over 836,000 people
Over 20,996 businesses (Statistics Canada, 2019)
In 2018, 25 of the 27 localities within the Québec City CMA were in the first quintile of the economic vitality index!
If you represent a company that is looking to develop a subsidiary in our region, or if you wish to start a business, fill out a contact form with Québec International.
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