Conference Board of Canada gives Ottawa ‘A’ Grade
Yesterday, the Conference Board of Canada released its findings about which Canadian cities were rated as the most attractive for new Canadians to work and live in. Ottawa received a grade of A and was amongst the top 6 cities in Canada. Once again, the residents of Ottawa can be proud of their city’s achievements and reputation.
Of course, as the nation’s capital, Ottawa benefits from a strong and well-educated public sector. Our innovation and creativity contribute to our high scores across all categories measured in the Conference Board’s study. I take great pride in our city’s grade in this study and note that it did not happen by accident. It is a direct result of your hard work - the work of ever citizen who lives and works in Ottawa - that we, once again, rated among the top cities in Canada.
Even as Ottawa receives this honour, there is always more work to be done.
Today, I am participating in the OCRI Ottawa Technology Roundtable. The group has a focus on bringing together key industry leaders, academic institutions and representatives from all levels of government to work towards the common goal of making Ottawa a world leader in the research, development and commercialization of new technologies. Through this and other efforts, we will continue to lead Canada and the world in innovation and new technologies and truly demonstrate that Ottawa is Canada’s Silicon Valley.
The OCRI roundtable is not only about technology, however, and also focuses on marketing our region’s capabilities, developing and retaining local talent, funding for companies to attract new investment, and collaboration and partnerships between different sectors of our economy.
As the Conference Board’s ranking shows, Ottawa is a Canadian and world leader in health, education, innovation and technology and I will continue to work hard to ensure that Ottawa continues to lead, to grow, and to prosper.
The news release from the Conference Board of Canada can be found here:
News Release - Attractiveness of Canadian Cities