Operations Costs


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Construction Costs
The costs of construction of industrial buildings are much lower than those in urbanized areas.
Labor Costs
Operation costs related to labor are very competitive while still permitting workers to benefit from an enviable quality of life. According to KPMG, labor costs represent between 55% and 73% of costs that are sensitive to the location in manufacturing industry. Labor costs, including social charges, are the lowest in Canada among the G7 countries.

Labor costs are on average 21% lower in Quebec than in the United States.
Electricity Costs
Electricity costs are among the lowest in the world at the industrial level. In addition, this rate displays great stability. According to KPMG, Canada prevails over France for electricity costs for companies in countries part of G7. The province of Quebec is in second place among the ten Canadian provinces according to requested electricity rates.
Rental Costs
According to KPMG, for manufacturing companies, the costs related to property, including financing, represent between 10% and 22% of costs related to localization. The cost of acquiring land and construction of a factory are the lowest in Canada, followed by Italy, the United States and France, among the countries part of G7. The rental costs for industrial buildings are among the lowest in America. .
Cost of Natural Gas
Natural gas is available in the industrial parks of the region. This source of energy is abundant and at a low cost.