Combine prosperity, exceptional educational facilities, and
extensive health care with a low crime rate and a high standard of
living and you have Ontario! Whether you choose to live in
cosmopolitan Toronto or in the suburbs, immigrating to Ontario is
enjoying solid economic growth thanks to heavy industry, auto
manufacturing, services, arts, and even agriculture. It is no
surprise that more than half of all new Canadians choose to settle
in Ontario.
Toronto: the financial
centre of Canada
The fact that more Canadian companies have their head offices in
Toronto than in any other city, as well as the
presence of the Toronto Stock Exchange, have made this city the
financial and banking centre of Canada. Virtually all sectors of
the economy are present in Toronto - from aerospace to
manufacturing - creating a highly favourable climate for business
growth and success.
|
Ontario - Exports and trade
(2006)
|
|
Total international exports
($CDN)
|
198.7 billions
|
| |
| International export markets (%)
|
| United States |
86.4%
|
| Western Europe |
7.0%
|
| Asia |
2.8%
|
| Top three international exports
(%) |
| Motor vehicles and parts |
38.2%
|
| Machinery |
10.4%
|
| Electrical machinery and equipment |
5.9%
|
Source: "Ontario Provincial Profile"
An abundance of natural resources and excellent transportation
links to the U.S. and the Great Lakes, have made manufacturing
Ontario's number one industry. Centred in the Golden Horseshoe
region - the largest industrialized area in Canada - Ontario
manufacturers produce cars, iron, steel, paper and hydroelectric
power.
A wealth of cultural
communities
Comparable in size to many large American cities, Toronto
remains a city in which you may live safely and comfortably. Known
for its friendly ethnic neighbourhoods, Toronto is also a popular
choice for many new immigrants, because it is home to a long list
of notable educational institutions, including Ryerson Polytechnic
University, the Royal Conservatory of Music, and the University of
Toronto, which is consistently voted among the world's top
universities.
When Torontonians want to play, museums, art galleries,
theatres, cinemas and musical venues abound, attracting the top
performers from around the world. This city provides far more than
just the pulse of the Canadian economy - it's also at the core of
Canadian multiculturalism!
With some 26% of its population comprised of foreign-born
citizens from Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Ontario is a
tolerant, welcoming province where you will quickly feel at
home.
