b'REGIONAL SPOTLIGHTwhere the population is spiking and newThe talent search has made companiesThere are many factors that make Canada\'s business interests are taking shape. Fromincreasingly open to foreign workers,East an inspired choice for CERCs 40th 2016 to 2021, southeast New Brunswick\'sparticularly in sectors like oil and gasconference. And indeed, ask industry profes-population grew 8.2 per cent, with the cityand urban shipbuilding, the lattersionals with ties to the region and they\'ll of Dieppe being the fastest-growing of allcomprised almost solely of employeeagree that the attention is welcome. Theres Atlantic Canadian cities (10.8 per cent),transferees. "Immigration and mobilitya tendency for the Atlantic provinces to followed by the city of Moncton. are not only great for our economy,be overlooked, but were now the fastest-Weve been setting a few records lately,but they bring more skilled labour togrowing part of Canada, which is something says Susy Campos, CEO of 3+ Corpora- help our local community grow. Thisthat should be highlighted and celebrated, tion, an economic development firm outsays Stokes. Atlantic Canada is strong, and of Moncton, New Brunswick. Weve hadis important because that\'s how a cityits only getting stronger, and that progress record population growth in several areasgrows, both in terms of its populationwill be built on the backbone of mobility and Monctons sectors are gaining world- and economy," adds Stokes. and immigration.wide attention.Specifically, KPMGs City Competitive Index 2021 ranked Monctons health innovation and fintech (finance and insur-ance) first out of 24 mid-sized North American cities. The citys advanced manu-facturing sector ranked second in the same study, while its transportation/logistics/supply chain sector ranked seventh. These sectors also ranked in the top 10 among 60 global cities.Business is booming and organizations are taking notice. Recently, India-based Tech Mahindra and HCL Technologies set up shop within the region. Walmart is devel-oping a new distribution centre in Greater Moncton in its bid to gain a more strategic hold in Atlantic Canada, and the U.K.-based Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group is opening a manufacturing facility in the area by April 2023.There are many reasons why companiesSETTING THE STANDARD IN and talent are landing in Canada\'s East.CANADIAN VEHICLE TRANSPORT.Employers are drawn by strategic Atlantic Canadian locations, competitive labour costs, a competitive tax environment, and 40 Years of transportation excellence.access to a skilled and bilingual workforce. 300 trucks augmented by rail service across Canada.Their teams are following close behind for the simple fact that the region is an ideal Our Move Management technology keeps you in place to put down roots. Our Maritimethe drivers seat throughout your vehicles journey!provinces have always been seen as offering Mature team of dedicated employees always a high quality of life, says Campos. We have a reputation for being welcoming andensures consistent and dependable service.easy-going, and being a great place to raise Hansens fleet of seasoned professional driversa family. Plus, theres always something to do nearby, whether hiking, shopping, hittingtreat your vehicle like their own.the beach, or enjoying all the natural sights Flexible pick-up and delivery options to suit your around us. every move type.HELP WANTEDLocal, regional, long-distance, and cross-border With a booming economy comes themoves performed.demand for more talent. Naturally, this makes the Atlantic provinces a region to watch for the mobility community. With theOnline quotations at www.LHF.com or call stage of economic development that we\'re in right now, we don\'t have enough skilled1-888-420-8888 for more information!workers for what our cityand Atlantic Canadaare trying to achieve, says Stokes.Summer 2022PERSPECTIVES19'