The proximity to US market means many of the "best and brightest" workers + companies end up migrating south of the border, resulting in an overall lackluster t

The proximity to US market means many of the "best and brightest" workers + companies end up migrating south of the border, resulting in an overall lackluster tech environment when compared to any of the major US cities. If you look at many SF and NYC startups, as well as Facebook, Yahoo, and Google's rosters, you will find many Canadian tech entrepreneurs - maybe even moreso than within Canada itself :) There was also historically issues with Canadian startups getting foreign investment / selling to a foreign company, although that situation is now changing. For general info about the Canadian startup scene check out http://www.startupnorth.ca/ http://www.startupnorth.ca/