Halton Region
Halton Region encompasses the municipalities of Oakville, Burlington, Halton Hills and Milton. As the western gateway to the Greater Toronto Area, the region provides quick access to U.S. border crossings and two international airports.
A network of roads and highways, which includes the Queen Elizabeth Way, Highways 401, 403 and the 407 ETR, links the four Halton Region municipalities. Serviced lands provide businesses with a variety of locations to meet diverse needs.
Halton Region has a diversified economic base featuring such sectors as advanced manufacturing, automotive, metal processing, knowledge-based industries, tourism, professional services, and scientific and technical services.
Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, renowned for its digital media animation technology, is located in Halton. The picturesque Niagara Escarpment and the shoreline of Lake Ontario provide a natural backdrop for recreational pursuits and an attractive quality of life.
| Quick Facts |
| |
1996 |
2001 |
2006 |
| Population |
339,875 |
375,229 |
439,256 |
| Labour Force |
191,560 |
213,015 |
247,200 |
| Median Household Income |
$68,980 |
$74,946 |
$92,416 |
| Unemployment Rate |
5.50% |
4.00% |
4.70% |
| Construction Value of Building Permits |
$518,594,000 |
$1,124,543,000 |
$1,422,126,471 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006
| Population Growth by Municipality |
| |
2001 |
2006 |
% Change |
| Halton Hills |
48,184 |
55,289 |
15% |
| Milton |
31,471 |
53,939 |
71% |
| Oakville |
144,738 |
165,613 |
14% |
| Burlington |
150,836 |
164,415 |
9% |
| Construction Value of Building Permits |
$518,594,000 |
$1,124,543,000 |
17% |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006
| Top ten ethnic origins |
| Total population |
435,400 |
| Canadian |
324,320 |
| United Kingdom |
25,435 |
| India |
6,635 |
| Poland |
5,280 |
| United States of America |
4,955 |
| Italy |
4,415 |
| Portugal |
4,155 |
| Germany |
3,530 |
| Philippines |
2,970 |
| Netherlands |
2,905 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006
| Experienced labour force |
| Total |
247,200 |
| Agriculture and other resource-based industries |
4,180 |
| Manufacturing and construction industries |
43,695 |
| Wholesale and retail trade |
46,160 |
| Finance and real estate |
23,030 |
| Health and education |
36,595 |
| Business services |
53,975 |
| Other services |
39,565 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006
| Private Sector Employers (2009) |
| |
Number of Employees |
| Ford Motor Company of Canada |
3,360 |
| Maple Leaf Fresh Foods |
1,300 |
| Sheridan Nurseries |
1,010 |
| Pioneer Food Services |
1,000 |
| Karmax Heavy Stamping |
800 |
| Dufferin Construction |
780 |
| Goodrich Landing Gear |
720 |
| Evertz Microsystems |
700 |
| GE Water and Process Technologies |
700 |
| Cogeco Cable Systems |
600 |
| New Investments (2008-2009) |
| Company |
Sector |
Sq. Ft. |
Location |
| Whirlpool Distribution Centre |
Logistics / Distribution |
756,000 |
Milton |
| 3M Canada |
Logistics / Distribution |
309,000 |
Milton |
| 3E Logistics |
Logistics / Distribution |
180,000 |
Milton |
| Sun Life Assurance Multi-Story Office Building |
Office |
85,401 |
Burlington |
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