Key Sectors
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Information & Communications Technology (ICT)
Known as Silicon Valley North, York Region is home to 3,000 ICT companies, one of Canada’s largest concentrations -
Manufacturing
Ontario is the leader of Canada’s manufacturing sector, with over 397 firms and 73,000 highly skilled people working in the advanced manufacturing and machinery industry -
Life Sciences
York Region offers 300 Life Sciences companies, one of Canada’s largest concentrations of bio-medical enterprises -
Environment & Alternative Energy
With the advent of the Green Energy and Green Economy Act, 2009 – passed into law on May 14, 2009 – Ontario continues its leadership in renewable energy initiatives -
Business Services
For financial services companies looking to expand, Ontario has the people, the markets and the infrastructure that can help you grow rapidly – not just in Canada, but around the world -
Automotive
In the increasingly competitive auto industry, Ontario is home to six of the world’s top automakers and they produce more vehicles than any other North American jurisdiction -
Building & Construction
York Region, Greater Toronto Area’s fastest growing municipality, is a top building industry business location in the Canadian market -
Hospitality
Considered Canada’s Tourism Magnet, Ontario represented 42% of visits to Canada and contributed 32% of Canada’s tourism revenues in 2007