Ontario East Economic Development
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Ontario East Economic Development
Ontario East Profile

Ontario East is located between Toronto and Montreal. It embraces the City of Ottawa and the 2 million people, thousands of businesses and more than 200 communities between the Ottawa River and Lake Ontario.

Businesses locate in Ontario East for good reason:

  • Highly motivated workforce: People here possess the skills, training, multilingual capabilities, education and initiative to help you prosper.
  • Low costs: Operating costs are lower here than in other parts of Ontario, and corporate tax rates are lower than those of the United States. R&D tax credits, here, are generous.
  • Premier market access: About 50 million people live within 800 kilometres (500 miles) of Ontario East's boundaries. Canada's busiest freeway links Ontario East with cities and towns from Quebec City to Windsor, as well as those of Eastern and Western Canada. Efficient border crossings enable access to vast U.S. markets.
  • Fully business-ready: Ontario East has 10 developed industry sectors, world-class private and public research organizations, and a productive alignment of research, educational facilities, business and infrastructure.
  • Superb quality of life: Forests and farms, small communities founded in the 1800s and vibrant, dynamic cities-Ontario East offers a full range of living and lifestyle alternatives.

Ontario East is the right place to locate and grow a business. Take a closer look at how we can help you prosper-and then contact us to learn more.

Profile Data

All the demographic information presented below, are 2006 estimates and projections prepared by Manifold Data Mining Inc. unless otherwise indicated.

Population
Population, 2006: 2,020,768
2001 (census): 1,840,053

Income (2005) for persons 15 years of age and over
Average 2005 total income $: 33,036.00

Total population 15 years and over by labour force activity
Population 15 years and over: 1,673,690
In the labour force: 1,103,836

Total labour force 15 years and over by industry - 1997 North American Industry Classification System
All industries: 1,088,589 
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting: 26,288 
Mining and oil and gas extraction: 2,003 
Utilities: 6,530 
Construction: 62,074 
Manufacturing: 127,677 
Wholesale trade: 30,682 
Retail trade: 122,636 
Transportation and warehousing: 45,015 
Information and cultural industries: 30,107 
Finance and insurance: 31,365 
Real estate and rental and leasing: 16,761 
Professional, scientific and technical services: 86,249 
Management of companies and enterprises: 436 
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services: 42,829 
Educational services: 74,279 
Health care and social assistance: 109,423 
Arts, entertainment and recreation: 18,899 
Accommodation and food services: 71,994 
Other services (except public administration): 50,746 
Public administration: 132,601

Total labour force 15 years and over by occupation - 2001 National Occupational Classification
Management occupations: 128,087 
Health occupations: 57,314 
Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion: 98,197 
Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport: 31,090 
Sales and service supervisors: 7,566 
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations: 140,252 
Occupations unique to primary industry: 34,260 


Testimonials
“We chose Morrisburg because of its affordable location. Halfway between Toronto and Quebec City, it gives us access to European and Canadian travelers visiting the cultural and recreational opportunities here in the Upper Canada Region.” ~ Ron Currie, Co-Owner, Russell Manor B&B, Morrisburg
Russell Manor B&B
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