U.S.-Canada Outsourcing: A Canadian Perspective
Jillian M Swartz of Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Canada has become a significant player in the global outsourcing market. Geographic proximity to the United States, political stability and similarities in laws, language and business culture have contributed to Canada's emergence as a primary nearshore outsourcing destination for U.S. businesses. In addition, Canadian businesses, often subsidiaries of U.S. companies, have been outsourcing their IT systems and business processes to U.S. business partners.