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.
| |
1991 |
1996 |
2001 |
| Population |
313,136 |
339,875 |
375,229 |
| Labour Force |
183,155 |
191,560 |
213,015 |
| Avg. Household Income |
$70,570 |
$79,546 |
n/a |
| Unemployment Rate |
6.00% |
5.50% |
4.00% |
| Construction Value
of Building Permits |
$546,552,000 |
$518,594,000 |
$1,124,543,000 |
Source: Statistics Canada
| |
1996 |
2001 |
% Change |
| Halton Hills |
42,390 |
48,184 |
14% |
| Milton |
32,104 |
31,471 |
-2% |
| Oakville |
128,405 |
144,738 |
13% |
| Burlington |
136,976 |
150,836 |
10% |
| Total |
339,875 |
375,229 |
10% |
Source: Statistics Canada
| Total Population
Age 20+ |
270,565 |
| Population
with Grade 9 or less |
11,030 |
| Population with
Grade 9 - 13 with Certificate and Some Post Secondary |
116,825 |
| University Degree |
66,035 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2001.
| Total population |
372,410 |
203,090 |
169,320 |
| English |
125,860 |
36,305 |
89,550 |
| Canadian |
116,845 |
51,550 |
65,295 |
| Scottish |
81,650 |
13,815 |
67,835 |
| Irish |
70,655 |
9,550 |
61,100 |
| German |
33,305 |
7,130 |
26,175 |
| French |
31,640 |
3,300 |
28,340 |
| Italian |
26,345 |
11,945 |
14,400 |
| Dutch (Netherlands) |
17,610 |
7,410 |
10,200 |
| Polish |
16,115 |
6,040 |
10,070 |
| Ukrainian |
13,515 |
3,395 |
10,115 |
| Total |
211,465 |
| Agriculture and
other resource-based industries |
3,935 |
| Manufacturing and
construction industries |
41,540 |
| Wholesale and retail
trade |
38,440 |
| Finance and real
estate |
19,550 |
| Health and education |
29,935 |
| Business services |
45,120 |
| Other services |
32,935 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2001.
| |
Number of Employees |
| Maple Leaf Pork |
1,000 |
| The TDL Group Corp. |
900 |
| Cogeco Cable Canada
Inc. |
860 |
| Karmax Heavy Stamping |
850 |
| Dufferin Construction
Company |
680 |
| Goodrich Landing
Gear |
671 |
| Modatek Systems |
600 |
| Boehinger Ingelheim
(Canada) Ltd. |
560 |
| Zenon Environmental
Inc. |
550 |
| Company |
Sector |
Sq. Ft. |
Location |
| Circles |
Call Centre |
32,000 |
Burlington |
| Bernia Canada Limited |
Manufacturing |
40,000 |
Halton Hills |
| Smurfit MBI |
Manufacturing |
261,000 |
Milton |
| Mississauga/Oakville
Veterinary Emergency Hospital |
Office |
21,175 |
Oakville |
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