I've found it odd that for so long there hasn't been many Vancouver branch offices of Silicon Valley tech companies as it seems like a perfect fit. Vancouver of

I've found it odd that for so long there hasn't been many Vancouver branch offices of Silicon Valley tech companies as it seems like a perfect fit. Vancouver offers cheaper employees, the same time zone as Silicon Valley, and an attractive, livable city* perfect for luring talent. It's good to see that things are finally changing, even if for some companies it seems they're setting up purely for immigration purposes. Hopefully even if these US immigration issues pass, these companies will realize the advantages Vancouver offers and continue to stick around. * Highest rated North American city and 15th overall according to Monocle Magazine's 2014 Quality of Life city rankings.