Toronto’s remarkably diverse economy creates unlimited business
opportunities. This is a city of innovation and ingenuity, a leader in
everything from proteomics to debit cards. At the same time, the
sheer scope of activity across all key clusters ensures stability and
resilience, the drivers of sustained growth. A continental gateway
and a crossroads for the world, Canada’s business capital ranks
alongside economic powerhouses such as Chicago and New York. Read more about Toronto's Diversified Economy.

Toronto's key clusters

	Aerospace A bush plane, a business jet and the International Space Station's Canadarm - all depend on technology created in Toronto's dynamic aerospace cluster.
	Biomedical & Biotechnology Breakthrough 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 services Attracting corporate head offices and global professional firms with its infrastructure and expertise, the Toronto business services cluster ranks with North America’s best.
	Design The 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/Apparel Fuelled 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 & television Toronto 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 services Combining 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 & beverage Easy 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 and Communication Technology (ICT) Expert 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.
	Tourism Close 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.
	Top Employers (PDF file) See the city's top employers.
	Employment by major industry (PDF file) Toronto's employment is spread across many key clusters.

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Key cluster brochures
A Diversified Economy (PDF 1369 Kb)
Business services (PDF 957 Kb)
Fashion/Apparel (PDF 955 Kb)
Film & television (PDF 1082 Kb)
Financial services (PDF 867 Kb)
Food & beverage (PDF 988 Kb)
IT & new media (PDF 815 Kb)
Medical & Biotechnology (PDF 1019 Kb)
Tourism (PDF 807 Kb)