Sell into the EU, UK and Pacific Rim, duty-free
Bypass tariffs on U.S.-made products through Canada's free trade agreements, including duty-free access to the EU (CETA), the Pacific Rim (CPTPP) and the UK.
HR setup, payroll compliance, talent acquisition, and operational support, handled locally so you capitalize on Canada's trade advantages from day one.
U.S. trade policies, input supply chain tariffs, and rising domestic operating costs are driving American manufacturers to look north. CG Hylton provides the on-the-ground infrastructure, from your first Canadian hire to full operational compliance, so your expansion runs smoothly.
Talk to us →Canada offers a rare combination of stable governance, skilled labour, and preferential access to global markets that U.S.-based production cannot replicate.
Bypass tariffs on U.S.-made products through Canada's free trade agreements, including duty-free access to the EU (CETA), the Pacific Rim (CPTPP) and the UK.
Avoid crippling U.S. import duties on foreign raw components, steel and electronics by taking delivery, assembling and manufacturing inside Canada.
Benefit from structural savings, including significantly lower corporate healthcare costs, a competitive corporate tax environment and more predictable market conditions.
Establish a neutral, Made in Canada product origin to insulate your brand against tariff retaliation and friction in international markets.
Our Canadian HR and compliance specialists work directly with your U.S. leadership team, bridging the operational gap so your Canadian office functions from day one.
We stress-test your business plan against real Canadian labour and operating dynamics, then help you identify and apply for federal, provincial, and regional manufacturing grants, tax credits, and economic development incentives. We also connect you with local supply chain partners and regional vendors.
Setting up in a foreign jurisdiction means navigating localized regulations and logistics. We provide guidance on facility setup, office operations, and regional administrative needs, and structure your workflows to meet provincial labour and safety compliance requirements from day one.
A manufacturing plant is only as good as the team running it. We handle executive search, engineering talent, and skilled labour sourcing tailored to local Canadian labour pools, paired with custom Canadian market-rate salary and hourly wage structuring so you attract top talent without overpaying.
Canadian employment law, healthcare, and tax structures differ fundamentally from the U.S. system. We design custom employee health spending accounts, group benefits, and executive Pension Plans optimized for Canadian tax efficiency, plus full payroll setup, provincial workers' compensation, and mandatory government reporting.
While market analysts set the strategic high-water mark, CG Hylton turns plans into a fully functioning, compliant, and staffed Canadian operation. For over 45 years, we have guided companies through HR and strategic transitions across borders, so you can focus on production, not paperwork.
Moving your operational footprint to Canada doesn't have to mean hitting operational friction. Whether you're still in early planning or ready to hire your first Canadian employee, we can map out what you need, at no obligation.
