There are moments in life and business when the right move isn’t just about opportunity,

it’s about alignment.

For French professionals, entrepreneurs, and companies with an international spirit,

Western Canada offers something few places can: space to breathe, to build, to become.

Not because it’s empty. But because it’s open.

Open to fresh ideas. Open to human connection. Open to new ways of living and working, beyond the fast lanes of global hubs, and outside the expected pathways of international expansion.

It’s not about “going where everyone else is going”. It’s about going where you can grow.

Beyond the Postcard: What the West Really Offers

We all know the image: snow-capped mountains, Pacific waves, glass towers in Vancouver,

the Rockies rising behind Calgary. The beauty is real, but what makes Western Canada compelling for French talent and businesses goes deeper. It’s the mindset.

Here, you’ll find a culture of:

• Pragmatism with heart, where innovation meets humility
• Global curiosity where diversity isn’t a buzzword, it’s a way of life
• Balance where ambition and well-being aren’t seen as opposites

For French professionals, the West can feel like a reset button, a place where you can redefine your own rhythm, in work and in life.

For French Companies: Not Just a Market, a New Frontier

Western Canada is more than a regional economy; it’s a launchpad. Not just into North America, but into new ways of doing business.

This is a region that values:

• Sustainable solutions over short-term wins
• Long-term collaboration over quick deals
• Innovation that serves communities

Whether you’re a French startup in clean tech, a heritage brand in beauty or gastronomy, or an industrial player in energy, Western Canada isn’t just waiting, it’s listening.

The French reputation for quality, creativity and expertise resonates here. But there’s still room to stand out. To be the first. To write a new chapter in your international story.

And thanks to strong local institutions like the Chamber of Commerce and Industry France Western Canada (CCIFWC), you’re not navigating unthinkingly. You’re joining a conversation already in motion.

Time to Build the Bridge Between France and the West

Whether you’re a French professional looking for new career horizons, a business ready to expand or invest abroad, or an entrepreneur looking for a market that supports growth and innovation, look West.

And with the CCIFWC on the ground, you won’t be doing it alone.

Ready to explore new ground? We’re here to help you connect the dots.

Join the Conversation in October

Western Canada should not be viewed as a secondary option but rather as a strategic destination for international mobility and cross-border collaboration.

To explore this important topic further, the People, Leadership & Culture Committee will host a special event on October 30, 2025, focusing on France–Canada mobility with a spotlight on opportunities in Western Canada.

Reach out to us at info@ccifwesterncanada.com, we would love to hear from you.