KEY INDUSTRIES
AGRICULTURE
1.5 m
acres of crops are grown in the South Central Ontario Region and the region is home to 7,744 farms (2).
MANUFACTURING
50%
Advanced manufacturing in Ontario represents over 50% of all Canadian shipments (3).
TOURISM
4.1%
of the Provincial GDP comes from the tourism industry (4).
SUBHEADING
25%
Corporate tax rate for manufacturing
SUBHEADING
25%
Corporate tax rate for manufacturing
MANUFACTURING
60%
Nearly 60% of the region's manufacturing workforce is employed in transportation, equipment and automotive-related industries (1).
SUBHEADING
SUBHEADING
25%
Corporate tax rate for manufacturing
25%
Corporate tax rate for manufacturing
TRANSPORT
ECONOMY
Quick access to the 400 series highways, regional and international airports, US border crossings, water ports and freight rail lines.
Strong agriculture, food processing, manufacturing and tourism industries.
LIFESTYLE
INNOVATION
Home to many post-secondary institutions and research centres and is a future growth hub for STEM industries.
Increasingly the region of choice for residents and businesses with great amenities, connectivity, and quality of life.
THE SOUTH CENTRAL ONTARIO REGION AT A GLANCE
40%
Of the total vegetable crops in Ontario (2).
11,917
agri-food businesses (2)
82%
Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years + (1).
OCCUPATIONS
23%
of the region is employed in sales and service occupations (1)
POPULATION
756,116
residents in the counties of Brant, Elgin, Middlesex, Norfolk and Oxford (1).
10 million
Over 10 million consumers are within a 3-hour drive of the region. Six US border crossings are within a 1-hour drive.
SOUTH CENTRAL ONTARIO REGION VIRTUAL TOUR
SCOR EDC in partnership with Rural Oxford is proud to present a video series to acquaint you with the region!
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