First Research Canadian Industry Profile

Firms in this industry provide accounting, advertising and marketing, architectural, consulting, engineering, IT, legal, and scientific research services. The Canadian professional services industry includes about 140,000 employer establishments (single-location companies and units of multi-location companies) with a combined annual revenue of about $259 billion. Major firms include Aimia, CGI Group, SNC-Lavalin, and MDC Partners.

Demand is driven by corporate profits and the overall health of the Canadian economy. Although some professional services are necessary for the normal ... plus: