Canada

Canada isn’t usually thought of as an outsourcing destination, but you might be surprised at what this country has to offer. My experience in Canada is limited, so I interviewed colleagues who have more first-hand experience in Canadian outsourcing. Here’s my experience and findings: outsourcing to Canada is an interesting phenomenon—Canada offers many advantages and very few disadvantages. So let’s take a look.

Political atmosphere and legal system. Outsourcing in Canada is extremely easy and far less risky than in probably any other country in the world. Tax breaks and other government incentives for outsourcing are mediocre, but employee benefits are well covered—for example, education and healthcare are free.

English skills and ...

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