Peel Region
Peel Region is comprised of the major municipalities of Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga.
Brampton
Brampton is the third largest municipality in the Greater Toronto Area and has the servicing capacity and land supply to accommodate significant growth. Its proximity to Pearson International Airport and highways 407, 410 and 427 make Brampton a key distribution and manufacturing location. Transportation equipment and fabricated metal products are its top two industrial sectors and its food and beverage industry continues to expand.
Caledon
Caledon's scenic countryside and quaint villages offer its residents and visitors the best of rural and urban life. The primary industrial sectors are plastics, wood based manufacturing, and logistics. Located less than half an hour from Pearson International Airport and Ontario’s major highway corridors, Caledon is an ideal location for doing business.
Mississauga
Mississauga has experienced strong growth over the past three decades and is now Canada's sixth largest municipality. Pearson International Airport is located within Mississauga and an extensive highway network serves the city. Mississauga has attracted head offices of multinational corporations and is a key technology centre in the GTA. Its diverse economy is strong in automotive, aerospace, biomedical, information technologies and the financial services sectors.
| Quick Facts |
| |
1996 |
2001 |
2006 |
| Population |
852,526 |
988,948 |
1,159,405 |
| Labour Force |
476,445 |
564,195 |
651,200 |
| Median Household Income |
$65,363 |
$80,610 |
$87,765 |
| Unemployment Rate |
8.10% |
5.10% |
6.40% |
| Construction Value of Building Permits |
$1,109,506,000 |
$2,778,430,000 |
$2,604,827,000 |
Source: Statistics Canada
| Population Growth by Municipality |
| |
2001 |
2006 |
% Change 2001-2006 |
| Brampton |
325,428 |
433,806 |
33% |
| Caledon |
50,595 |
57,050 |
13% |
| Mississauga |
612,925 |
668,549 |
9% |
| Total |
988,948 |
1,159,405 |
17% |
Source: Statistics Canada
| Population by Highest Level of Education |
| Total Population Age 25+ |
645,920 |
| Population with Grade 9 or less |
79,500 |
| Population with High School Graduation Certificate |
160,220 |
| Population with University Degree (Bachelor and above) |
184,770 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006
| Top ten ethnic origins |
Total responses |
Single responses |
Multiple responses |
| Total population |
1,154,065 |
813,015 |
341,060 |
| East Indian |
211,705 |
176,130 |
35,580 |
| English |
156,435 |
35,140 |
121,295 |
| Canadian |
140,350 |
57,375 |
82,970 |
| Scottish |
107,230 |
14,750 |
92,475 |
| Irish |
102,810 |
12,985 |
89,830 |
| Italian |
93,200 |
56,285 |
36,915 |
| Chinese |
67,785 |
50,995 |
16,785 |
| Portuguese |
59,240 |
42,055 |
17,185 |
| Polish |
55,730 |
36,095 |
19,635 |
| Jamaican |
51,945 |
35,075 |
16,865 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006
| Labour Force by Industry |
| Total |
638,920 |
| Agriculture and other resource-based industries |
6,155 |
| Manufacturing and construction industries |
145,260 |
| Wholesale and retail trade |
120,370 |
| Finance and real estate |
50,780 |
| Health and education |
74,340 |
| Business services |
156,640 |
| Other services |
85,370 |
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 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006
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