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A global leader in key industry sectors

The Toronto Region, located in south central Ontario, represents close to 60 percent of the province's economy -- and, in some key sectors, up 70-80 percent.  The Ontario advantage ... is the Toronto Region advantage.

Visit the Ontario Ministry Economic Development and Trade (MEDT) website to learn more about key sectors below.

Advanced Manufacturing Advanced manufacturing techniques are key to Ontario companies' success in increasing productivity and lowering costs while maintaining quality.

Advanced Materials Ontario is spearheading the development of advanced materials, a critical technology to a wide range of industries including aerospace and automotive producers and researchers.

Aerospace Ontario's aerospace industry is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of innovative products and services which are primarily destined for the export market. 

Automotive Ontario's strong and profitable Automotive Industry continues to grow, thanks to our skilled workforce and attractive low cost of doing business.

Chemicals World-renowned chemical companies are locating in Ontario. Why? With three geographic chemical clusters and generous R&D tax credits, Ontario is a key location for competitive Chemical companies.

Digital Gaming Developers pushing the boundaries of innovation rely on the latest in technology found in Ontario.

Environment and Alternative Energy Ontario's 'greentech'/'cleantech' sector is growing fast. The province is committed to producing ten percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2010.

Financial Services Ontario is at the heart of a thriving Canadian financial services sector, and is home to the third-largest financial centre in North America.

Food Processing Agricultural commodities are being produced in Ontario and provide the basis for the province's flourishing agri-food and food processing industry.

Infotech Innovation flourishes in Ontario's three main IT clusters - Waterloo region, Greater Toronto and Ottawa.

Life Sciences The province boasts one of the largest biomed and technology cluster in North America. Many firms benefit from Ontario's outstanding R&D climate and an exceptionally skilled labour pool.

Nanotechnology holds the promise of transforming virtually every high-tech industry from advanced manufacturing to life sciences to information technology.