Toronto Region Industry Clusters

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Key Industry Clusters

Industry ClusterDescription
AerospaceA bush plane, a business jet and the International Space Station's Canadarm - all depend on technology created in Toronto's dynamic aerospace cluster.
Biomedical and BiotechnologyBreakthrough research in bioinformatics, proteomics and genomics – plus extensive public-private investment – sustain dramatic growth in the largest biomedical cluster of any North American metropolitan area.
Business ServicesAttracting corporate head offices and global professional firms with its infrastructure and expertise, the Toronto business services cluster ranks with North America’s best.
DesignThe ideal balance of design skills, innovative thinking and marketing acumen fostered by North America's third-largest design workforce and one of the world's leading centres of design: Toronto.
Fashion/ApparelFuelled by acclaimed designers, trendsetting retailers and cost-efficient manufacturers, Toronto’s fast-moving fashion cluster has helped increase Canadian apparel exports to the U.S. by 550% since 1994.
Film & TelevisionToronto is one of North America’s leading centres of film and TV production, thanks to a favourable exchange rate and a wealth of
experienced creative and technical talent.
Financial ServicesCombining top talent, infrastructure and government support, Toronto is Canada’s banking and investment capital, and home to the third-largest financial services cluster in North America after New York and L.A.
Food & BeverageEasy access to the lucrative U.S. market along with innovative retailing and a highly flexible co-packing industry make Toronto’s food processing cluster the second largest and fastest growing in North America.
Information & Communication TechnologyExpert talent, high-speed communications, industry-leading R&D and a reputation as the most cost-effective business centre on the continent have made Toronto a global hub for IT and New Media development.
TourismClose to the U.S., Niagara Falls, and Ontario's scenic wilderness, Toronto welcomes 18 million visitors a year to its superb attractions, cultural events, entertainment, shopping an dining.
Source: Key Industry Clusters

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