Officials said a Canadian-based information technology company in Troy that recently announced an expansion is a solid example of important partnerships between local, regional and international businesses and governments.

CGI Group announced plans to hire an additional 200 employees and to add a 10,000-square-foot expansion to its existing CGI U.S. Onshore IT Services Delivery Center on South Brundidge Street in Troy. The company was visited Wednesday by Consulate General of Canada Louise Blais as part of her travel over a six-state territory where Canada participates in international trade.