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Collaborating loCally to Compete globally

2019 AnnuAl RepoRt

2019 AnnuAl RepoRt // 3

AlAnnA HnAtiwMayor

Sturgeon County

Rod FRAnkMayor

Strathcona County

williAM CHoyMayor

town of Stony plain

CAtHy HeRonMayor

City of St. Albert

StuARt HouStonMayor

City of Spruce Grove

Rod SHAigeCMayor

parkland County

niCole BouteStein

Councillortown of Morinville

tAnni doBlAnkoMayor

leduc County

BoB youngMayor

City of leduc

AMBeR HARRiSCouncillor

town of Gibbons

gAle kAtCHuRMayor

City of Fort Saskatchewan

don iveSonMayor

City of edmonton

JoHn StewARtMayor

City of Beaumont

RAy RAlpHMayor

town of Devon

BRiAn HoldenCouncillor

town of Bon AccordLetter from the Shareholder Chair Collaborating Locally to Compete Globally two years ago, the political and business leaders of our region came together with a shared belief that, by working together, we would see economic growth and success. By combining the best assets from each of our communities, we would create a compelling value proposition and, by telling our collective story together, it would be loud enough for the world to hear.

It is in this spirit that the 15 municipalities founded edmonton Global.

the purpose of edmonton Global is to radically transform and grow the economy of the edmonton Metropolitan Region. We do this through attracting foreign direct investment, enticing international companies to locate here, and supporting local companies in doing business in the global economy.

the global economy is going through a major transformation driving demands in agri-business, energy, manufacturing, health, and technology. the edmonton Metropolitan Region is well-positioned to meet those demands, but only if we work together. Join us in building the future edmonton Metropolitan Region – what it looks like is up to all of us.

Sincerely,

StuARt HouSton Chair, edmonton Global Shareholders Mayor, City of Spruce Grove

PARKLAND COUNTYSTRATHCONA COUNTY

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St. Albert

Morinville

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3 letter from the Shareholder Chair4 Charting the Course5 Focus6 priority 1: Act as a Catalyst for Foreign Direct Investment and trade7 Foreign Direct Investment Action plan8 Site Selector Strategy9 partner network10 polykar Investment in the edmonton Metropolitan Region – A Case Study in Success12 priority 2 – Increase Awareness and Improve perceptions13 Young, educated, Growing, Connected13 Raising Awareness of the edmonton Metropolitan Region and our priority Sectors14 priority 3 – leverage partnerships to enhance Success17 priority 4 – Strive for organizational excellence17 Financials18 our Board of Directors18 our Staff

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Charting the Coursethe edmonton Metropolitan Region has a compelling and unique value proposition that is not only nationally distinctive – it’s globally relevant. We don’t want to be the next Silicon Valley, Singapore, or london. We want to build on what’s uniquely us: an incredible quality of life, a welcoming and diverse community, core sector strengths and globally recognized expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning, combined with our unparalleled access to global markets enabled by our region’s integrated supply chain. After all, why try to be someone else when what’s happening here can be the envy of the world?

Edmonton Global set out to do things differently, to learn from the best examples of economic development around the world, to use data and market intelligence, and to chart a unique course that is compelling to others.

The result: the creation of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region’s first comprehensive economic development strategy: The Edmonton Global Strategic Plan 2018-2023.

FocusA successful foreign direct investment attraction and trade strategy starts with focus. edmonton Global used a data-driven approach to identify sectors where the edmonton Metropolitan Region has a clear competitive advantage and then benchmarked our competitiveness against other regions globally. edmonton Global’s strategy targets investment and trade opportunities based on our region’s core strengths in energy and clean technology, health and life sciences, manufacturing and advanced manufacturing, and food and agriculture.

the edmonton Metropolitan Region isn’t at the centre of things – it’s closer. one of our biggest strengths is our integrated supply chain, linking air, rail, and road networks under our Inland port. port Alberta capitalizes on our strengths in transportation, logistics and global connectedness through attributes of our Inland port’s Foreign trade Zone.

When opportunities in these sectors are connected to our region’s global strengths in technology and artificial intelligence – we can compete to win.

Edmonton Global’s Priorities 2018-2023 Focus Sectors

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Foreign Direct Investment Action Plan Based on research, market intelligence, and consultation with partners, edmonton Global developed the Edmonton Metropolitan Region’s first ever Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Action Plan in August 2019. Implementation began immediately throughout the Fall and Winter of 2019 and edmonton Global hosted several foreign investors and international site selectors with the support of partner organizations, municipalities, and businesses.

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Going Global, a Guide to Competing in a Globalized EconomyIn the global race for investment, the edmonton Metropolitan Region is being outpaced by lesser competitors because successive governments in Canada and Alberta have inherited 20th century policies, institutions and systems trying to compete in a 21st century global economy. our governments need to be open to new thinking and new ways of doing things. We cannot afford complacency in this new economic era.

edmonton Global worked closely with over 150 organizations across the region, including businesses, non-profit associations, and post-secondary institutions, to develop research-driven solutions to our competitiveness challenges. the outcome was a document called Going Global, a guide to competing in a globalized economy, which provides 20 recommendations across four themes that, when implemented, will help all Canadian communities and businesses compete to win in today’s global economy.

Global Competitiveness Competition for investment is fierce. To better understand the edmonton Metropolitan Region’s competitive position globally, edmonton Global commissioned the Conference Board of Canada to compare our region with 21 other jurisdictions across the world in three categories: economy, competitiveness, and social.

the results showed we have some work to do, especially in the areas of economy and competitiveness.

1exiSting FoReign inveStoRS Strengthen awareness and relationships with International companies within the region who have a likelihood of additional investment.

Site SeleCtoR StRAtegy Develop data driven relationships with these key intermediaries working on behalf of international companies looking to expand internationally.

FiRM level pRoSpeCting Focused targeting on international companies whose interests align and have the potential to unlock additional opportunity within a sector’s value chain.

pARtneR netwoRk Build strong and trusted relationships with Canada’s and Alberta’s international offices and staff working to increase investment into Canada.

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priority 1 – aCt as a Catalyst for foreign DireCt investment anD traDeobJeCtive: to pursue fDi anD traDe opportunities in foCus seCtors anD markets where growth potential exists for the eDmonton metropolitan region

2019 Inbound and outbound Investment attraction activity


Economic developers association of Canada (EdaC) national Conference three site selectors attended the economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) national conference and were taken on an exclusive tour of the region. the 2019 annual conference was held in edmonton thanks to advocacy efforts of municipal economic development officers from the region.

Partner NetworkBuilding collaborative relationships with Canada’s and Alberta’s offices around the world are central to activating this network of partners. They are often the first point of access for companies around the world looking to expand. We know from experience that these teams can be powerful extensions of a community’s outreach. In 2019, we worked closely with them to ensure they have the resources and knowledge to put the edmonton Metropolitan Region in front of the world’s investors.

“Your region is extremely well-represented, both by the enthusiastic and diligent work of [the] team at Edmonton Global, but also by the innovative work being done at the university of alberta, tEC Edmonton, and the associated institutions. we were impressed also by the capabilities of Edmonton international airport.”– potentiAl edMonton MetRopolitAn Region inveStoR

Canadian FdI Forum In 2019, the Canadian Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Forum was hosted in edmonton and attracted nine national and international site selectors. Similar to the eDAC national conference, this event took place thanks to the leadership of municipal economic development officers from the region.

NAIT’s Productivity and Innovation Centre (PIC) is scalable for commercializing projects and specialized equipment that enables companies to trial solutions at scale prior to implementing in the field.

@KLGerritsGlobal - An incredible gathering of people working to make things happen on plant protein between Canada and the Netherlands. Thank you to the Consulate General of the Netherlands in Vancouver for making it happen!

Site Selector StrategySite Selectors work directly with firms around the world looking to expand into new markets. While many of the world’s largest firms have in-house expertise to help guide expansion plans, it is estimated that between 25 and 30 percent of international expansions work directly with a site selector. this represents tens of billions of dollars in investment each year. Raising the profile of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region among international Site Selectors will continue to be a major focus in 2020 and beyond.

“the Edmonton Metropolitan region offers real and sustainable opportunities for dutch agri-food companies to invest. Especially in sub sectors like vegetable protein and hemp processing. the visit of the Edmonton Global vice-president to the netherlands contributed without doubt to the awareness of dutch companies as was demonstrated during several company visits and management meetings.”– MR. Anton gRAuMAnS, Ceo oF AgRix

“I had no idea all of this was happening in the Edmonton Region. I’m very glad I came.”

– inteRnAtionAl Site SeleCtoR BASed in AtlAntA

@KLGerritsGlobal of @EdmontonGlobal meeting Japanese investors Osaka to pitch #FDI into Edmonton at the Canada Investment & Innovation Forum in Osaka. #CanadainJapan @ConsiderCanada @TCS_SDC @CanEmbJapan

(photo from Tawil Sagaf, @TawilSagaf)

25-30%oF inteRnAtionAl expAnSionS woRk diReCtly witH A Site SeleCtoR


“the development and current assets within the region, like those in sturgeon County’s portion of alberta’s industrial heartland are proof that the strength of our primary plastics and chemical manufacturing continue to drive growth. as a proud partner of Edmonton Global, we welcome Polykar and look forward to supporting, and helping them thrive in the region.”- AlAnnA HnAtiw, MAyoR, StuRgeon County

“this potential $20 million total investment will not only create dozens of jobs during and after construction, but also keep more of the value added of local polyethylene production in alberta.”- tAnyA FiR, MiniSteR oF eConoMiC developMent, tRAde And touRiSM

• 60,000ft2 Building – will Be tHe FiRSt Building in tHe newly developed ReMington diSCoveRy pARk in SoutH edMonton

• Majorityofconstructionlabour SouRCed loCAlly

• collaborationwithnaitandother teCHniCAl SCHoolS on pRoCeSS And pRoduCtivity eFFiCienCieS

• asignificantaMountofcapitaland opeRAtionS expendituReS inCluding FeedStoCk iS expeCted to StAy witHin tHe pRovinCe

• astate-of-the-artproductionfacility, witH SigniFiCAnt AutoMAtion

• Majorityoftheworkforcewillinclude HigHly-Skilled woRkeRS inCluding RoBotiCS engineeRS

polykar investment in the eDmonton metropolitan region – a Case stuDy in suCCess With the help and support of Edmonton Global, Polykar, a leading Canadian manufacturer of flexible packaging including polyethylene film, certified compostable bags, garbage bags, and food and industrial grade liners, made a final investment decision to construct a new state-of-the-art plant in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.

This second facility will add significant production capacity (30 million pounds) to all of Polykar’s product lines and expand the company’s reach and expertise to serve the retail, commercial and institutional sectors across Western north America. ($10M FaCILITy and ConSTRuCTIon, $10M EquIPMEnT)

“this is an important milestone for Polykar and we look to the future with confidence as we continue to develop innovative and sustainable products. We are excited to finalize the plans for our new manufacturing facility in Edmonton in the coming months and bring ourselves closer to our valued suppliers and customers in western Canada.”– AMiR kARiM, pReSident & Ceo, polykAR

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“Polykar will be a strong addition to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region’s manufacturing sector. This investment highlights the wealth of opportunity that exists here for companies looking to access talent and reach global markets. Our region is home to the entire advanced materials and plastics value chain.”

– don iveSon, MAyoR, City oF edMonton


Monthly Global Briefingthrough a partnership with local digital publisher, taproot, a monthly Global Briefing specifically targeting the international investment community, site selectors, and both Canada’s and Alberta’s international trade staff is curated and distributed each month. this highlights the economic activity across our region with a focus on our sector strategy.

Young, Educated, Growing, Connected The modern Edmonton Metropolitan region is Young, Educated, and Growing. And our northern location? It’s a significant competitive advantage.on June 20, 2019, a new regional narrative was launched to the world. It included a cohesive and compelling story about the edmonton Metropolitan Region, its industries and economic assets, as well as a spotlight on the region’s talent, innovation, and quality of life. edmonton Global’s new website includes regional datasets, tax and demographic data sets, and investor-focused information on our priority sectors.

Raising Awareness of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region and Our Priority Sectors EdmontonGlobal.ca

During the launch of the regional narrative, edmontonglobal.ca went live to showcase detailed information on focus sectors, emerging industries, and data on the region in six languages.

Crafting and Launching a Regional narrativeIn early 2019, edmonton Global worked with an international company with expertise in economic development, site selection, global marketing, and media to help develop deeper understanding of the region’s journey to increased prosperity. A survey was conducted with a group of international site selectors asking a number of questions about their perceptions of the edmonton Metropolitan Region.

eighty-two percent of respondents had never considered the edmonton Metropolitan Region in a site selection process – not once. those who had some awareness of our region, most associated us with “remote, cold, and oil & gas.”

Collaboration, Focus, and Innovation – Building the Brand of Edmonton GlobalThe purpose of Edmonton Global is to radically transform and grow the economy of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. this purpose statement is the core of our brand and represents the investment interests of the edmonton Metropolitan Region. It serves to inspire involvement and motivate action.

our mandate is clear – we exist to radically transform and grow the economy of the edmonton Metropolitan Region by attracting foreign direct investment and supporting local companies trade and export with the world.

Social MediaActivating edmonton Global on social media platforms is an important part of building awareness and providing efficient channels for the messages to be spread around the world.

these are people who spend their careers working directly with companies on finding the best places in the world to locate their next investment.

In researching existing awareness of our region, we’ve learned that the misconceptions of “cold, remote, and disconnected” aren’t only held by people outside of Canada. Many business and government leaders across Canada also have very limited knowledge about the edmonton Metropolitan Region.

edmonton Global set out to change this with the creation of a new brand for Edmonton Global, a unified regional narrative, and platforms to showcase the region’s value proposition to international audiences.

At edmonton Global, we believe that when our region shares stories of opportunity, we are worthy of the world’s attention. It’s about collaborating locally to compete globally. Crafting a regional narrative and harmonizing our voices were critical first steps in 2019.

2priority 2 – inCrease awareness anD improve perCeptionsobJeCtive: to Develop a regional branD for eConomiC Development anD tell the story of the eDmonton metropolitan region in CanaDa anD arounD the worlD

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In partnership with Edmonton International Airport (EIA) and the Province of Alberta’s Ministry of Economic Development, trade, and tourism, edmonton Global participated in an investor focused trip to Asia in the Fall of 2019. Two Inbound investor visits have since been confirmed later 2020 as a direct result of this trip to Asia and many others have occurred, with others in consideration for later 2020.

MOU signing with Canadian Chamber Pearl River Delta (CanCham PRD)

Partner meetings with Hong Kong AI Hong Kong Investment Roundtable

Economic Development Networkthe economic Development network is made up of economic development officers representing all edmonton Metropolitan Region member municipalities and other economic development agencies and organizations who share the core belief that we can collaborate locally to compete globally.

In 2019, we collaboratively focused on:

In order to radically transform the economy of the edmonton Metropolitan Region, the region needed to radically transform its approach to economic development, which starts with collaboration. our success is interconnected, and it will require the strength of many hands and the harmonization of voices to drive the kind of transformational growth our region seeks.

It is only through leveraging the will, support, and active involvement of the business community, schools and post-secondary institutions, professional and community organizations, and political and government partners that edmonton Global will succeed in its mandate.

edmonton Global worked in 2019 to activate these partnerships across the region and around the world.

3priority 3 – leverage partnerships to enhanCe suCCessobJeCtive: to align with eConomiC Development, institutional anD business partners to enable eConomiC Development opportunities.

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tRAining And AwAReneSS (iMMigRAtion lAwS, induStRy vAlue pRopoSitionS, Fdi, CoMMunity inSigHtS, etC.)

HKaI Mou through an Mou signed by Hong Kong AI (HKAI) and the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (AMII) in early 2019, this trip further increased collaboration between research and industry in Artificial Intelligence (AI) across both locations. the Mou enables expansion of companies in Hong Kong looking to partner with AMII and grow in Alberta and provides opportunities for Alberta AI companies to gain access to capital in Asia markets.

HKAI Lab is a non-profit platform for bringing together academics, scientists, and entrepreneurs in AI who are passionate about innovation and creating a better future.

Hong Kong Investment Roundtableedmonton Global gave a presentation to 30 investors from Hong Kong and across Asia focused on the current economic climate and investment opportunities in the edmonton Metropolitan Region. the group’s discussion of the edmonton Metropolitan Region focused on:

• talent • continualgrowthandinvestment • sectorsforinvestment: agriculture,tech,ai,research anddevelopment • regionalvalueproposition • opportunitiesforpartnership • Visitingtheedmonton Metropolitanregion

this event was hosted by Mr. Jeff nankivell – Consul General of Canada in Hong Kong and Invest Alberta.

CanCHaM Memorandum of understanding (Mou) Signing an Mou between edmonton Global and Canadian Chamber Pearl River Delta (CanCham PRD) represents a step forward for greater involvement and opportunity for edmonton Metropolitan Region and expansion of commerce and trade into new markets.

the CanCham pRD implements a model for business expansion that is more inclusive for Chinese companies and will provide greater networks for both Canadian companies looking to expand into the pearl River Delta, as well as Chinese companies looking to expand into the edmonton Metropolitan Region.


Building a Foundation for Collaboration

edmonton Global has successfully instituted bilateral protocols with Health City and Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association (AIHA), and the model pioneered here is being adopted by others across Canada led by Invest in Canada and Consider Canada Cities Alliance (CCCA).

edmonton Global’s Ceo, Malcolm Bruce, was appointed the 2020 Board Chair of CCCA in 2019 in part due to edmonton Global’s leadership on implementing protocols across the edmonton Metropolitan Region and the desire that this could also be applied throughout CCCA.

Government Partnerships

As a member of Consider Canada City Alliance (CCCA), edmonton Global is part of a pan-national collaboration between 13 of Canada’s largest municipal regions to build a sustainable and globally competitive national economy built upon the collective strength of each member’s ecosystem. the CCCA works with national and international networks of partners to make Canada the preferred location for foreign investment and trade. through this collaboration, edmonton Global was invited to participate in international investor-focused missions to Japan and South America.

the province of Alberta and the Government of Alberta continue to be valued partners for the edmonton Metropolitan Region and for edmonton Global. Their continued financial support, especially in the foundational years, has been instrumental to its success.

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Collaboration with regional partners

Financials

Edmonton Global’s human resource and financial responsibility are paramount to the success of the organization and its ability to deliver its regional mandate. To solidify Edmonton Global’s future and ensure efficient operations and long-term professional growth, a team of industry professionals with diverse expertise was formed in 2019. provincial and federal funding was also secured, and a system of performance measurement and improvement was developed and implemented based on global best practices.

StAteMent oF FinAnCiAl poSition 2019 2018

assets Current Assets $ 663,705 $ 507,555 Capital Assets $ 151,046 $ 192,181 total Assets $ 814,751 $ 699,736

liabilities Current liabilities $ 91,504 $ 275,318 total liabilities $ 91,504 $ 275,318

sharecapitalandnetassets Share Capital 150 150 net Assets $ 723,096 $ 424,268 $ 723,246 $ 424,418

totalliabilities,sharecapitalandnetassets $ 814,751 $ 699,736

SuMMARy StAteMent oF opeRAtionS 2019 2018

Annual Shareholder Contributions $ 2,000,000 $ 1,000,000 Other Revenue (Government, Regional Partnerships) $ 2,694,716 $ 3,073,160 $ 4,694,716 $ 4,073,160

operating & program expenses $ 4,394,984 $ 3,637,655 excess of revenue over expenses before other items $ 299,732 $ 435,505 Foreign exchange loss ($ 904) - excess of revenue over expenses $ 298,828 $ 435,505

net assets, beginning of year, as restated $ 424,268 $ (11,237)

net assets, end of year $ 723,096 $ 424,268

4priority 4 – strive for organizational exCellenCe obJeCtive: to establish eDmonton global as a top-performing regional eConomiC Development Corporation anD an employer of ChoiCe.

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SHeldon HudSonboardMember

president of Al-terra engineering

AMAndA BoRMAnofficeManager

edy wongboardMemberAssociate Dean,

International Alberta School of Business Marketing,

Business economics, and Law (University of Alberta)

AMAnpReet BHAtti

businessdevelopmentassociate

JeFFRey SundquiSt

chairoffinance&auditcommittee

Chief Executive Officer at eDC environmental Group

of Companies

AlySSA tintinAgliA

Manager,strategicinitiatives

kARRA-lee geRRitS

Vicepresident, trade&investment

gAil StepAnik-keBeR

boardMemberBusiness Advisor

peRRy eddyManager,business

development

toMAS nilSSondirector,research&Marketintelligence

BRent JenSenseniorManager,

businessdevelopment

CHRiS MCleoddirector, Marketing &communications

dARRen RAwSonVicechairoftheboard

president of Draw Consulting ltd.

lynette tReMBlAyVicepresident,

strategy&innovation

MAlColM BRuCeCeo

elAn MACdonAldboardMember

Senior Vice president, national Client Development

at Global public Affairs

BeRnie kollMAnboardMember

Forum Chair of MacKay Ceo Forums

CoRy JAnSSenboardMember

Founder of Galt Capital, a private investment firm, and

Ceo of AltaMl

JoHn dAyboardchair

owner / General Manager - John Day Developments

StAnFoRd BlAdeboardMember

Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural, life and

environmental Sciences (University of Alberta)

tRACi BednARdboardMember

Vice president Digital and Corporate Communications

for edmonton International Airport

“Every business in every sector across this region, whether in real estate, legal, banking, construction, manufacturing or even post-secondary, all have one thing in common: our success is interconnected. we need to be the architects of the kind of economic future we want for our community and stop waiting for someone else to take the lead. it’s time that government, non-profits, and businesses put our collective weight behind a common goal for the benefit of us all. Edmonton Global is the vehicle – each of us are the fuel.”

- JoHn dAy, CHAiR, BoARd oF diReCtoRS, edMonton gloBAl

“by combining our strengths, leveraging partnerships and increasing our global competitiveness, we will usher in a new era of economic prosperity for the Edmonton Metropolitan region for generations to come.”

- MAlColM BRuCe, Ceo, edMonton gloBAl

the purpose of eDmonton global is to raDiCally transform anD grow the eConomy of the eDmonton metropolitan region.

JASon RAndHAwA

chairofgovernance &hrcommittee

Founder and President of Randhawa Consulting ltd.

Our Board of Directors

Our Staff

edmontonglobal .ca

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