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Brampton, Ontario, CanadaA people-powered economy.

In Brampton, you have all the potential to exceed excellence.

Our great city has an exceptional quality of life; diversity; welcoming neighbourhoods; community centres; libraries and beautiful parks.

Our world-class post-secondary institutions graduate hard working, innovative and ambitious new professionals.

Our economy is connected by 400-series highways, reliable roads and mass transit. We’re committed to moving people, goods and services uninterrupted across Brampton, Peel Region and the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

Our strategic location in the heart of North America, minutes from Toronto Pearson International Airport, makes us an ideal place to expand service offerings, invent new ground-breaking products, create jobs and pursue your dreams.

Put simply, we’re the right place to do business in.

As I tell private sector and government leaders, now is the right time to make the investments that ensure you succeed and remain ahead of the competition.

And all of this can be achieved by doing business right now here in Brampton.

Sincerely,

Susan Fennell,Mayor of Brampton

Mayor’s Message

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Ontario – Canada’sInvestment Powerhouse

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Canada• The world’s most stable and prosperous place for business investment with the

lowest business costs in the G7 and the world’s soundest banking system.

Ontario• Ontario is the economic engine of Canada and one of the top urban centres

in North America.

• Highest educated workforce in the G8, with 64 per cent of Ontario’s labour force holding post-secondary degrees.

• Tax incentives are recognized worldwide. $100 of R & D can be reduced to $36 after Ontario tax incentives are applied.

Greater Toronto Area• The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is the fastest growing region in Ontario

with more than 6 million residents, generating 45 per cent of Ontario’s and 20 per cent of Canada’s GDP in excess of $323 billion.

• Access to 158 million consumers within a day’s drive and $17 trillion marketplace under the North American Free Trade Agreement.

• The GTA is a world class destination offering exceptional access to flights around the globe. The Toronto Pearson International Airport serves 34 million passengers annually. There are 18 million visitors to the GTA, spending

$5.5 billion annually

Why Invest In Brampton –A people-powered economy

With a population of 523,911 Brampton is the ninth largest city in Canada and the third largest in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Brampton is the second fastest growing city in Canada, averaging growth of 4.2 per cent per year (or 18,000 new residents per year).

Adjacent to Canada’s largest airport Toronto Pearson International, Brampton is home to the largest intermodal railway terminal in Canada and has immediate access to an extensive network of trans-continental highways. At the centre of Canada’s major transportation corridors and located near the U.S. border, Brampton is within a day’s drive of 158 million consumers. Brampton has a successful, diversified economy and is home to more than 8,000 businesses. Seventy two per cent of Brampton’s economic base is comprised of service-producing companies and 28 per cent is comprised of goods-producing companies.

Awards/Designations

• A $650 million (CDN) municipal organization. Achieved a “AAA” credit rating designated by Standard & Poor’s, seven consecutive years.

• Voted Top 10 American Cities of the Future - Best Business Friendliness and Best Infrastructure. Mid-sized City 2013/14. FDI Magazine (Financial Times London).

• First City in the GTA and one of only 10 in North America to be designated an International Safe Community by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Proximity To Market

Brampton is a prime location that offers a multitude of real-estate options for companies looking to locate in the GTA. Brampton is at the hub of North America’s transportation network. Adjacent to Canada’s largest international airport, Brampton is a convenient springboard for international shipping and travel. At the centre of Canada’s major transportation corridors and located near the U.S. border, our city is within a day’s drive of 158 million consumers. Brampton also boasts the largest intermodal railway terminal in the country.

Talent And Education

At 34.7 years, Brampton has the lowest median age among Canada’s largest

cities. Brampton residents represent more than 170 different cultures and speak more than 70 languages. This young, educated, and multicultural labour force of 153,000 strong continues to grow at a rate of 6.6 per cent annually.

Brampton is home to 25 private career colleges and schools, with 19 post secondary educational institutions within an hour’s drive. Many of the country’s most innovative and intelligent individuals are located in and around Brampton. Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning and Algoma University’s satellite campus are located in Brampton. The GTA has the highest concentration of post-secondary institutions in Canada.

A Vibrant Community

Brampton is a well planned city with a rich history and cultural heritage. It offers an unparalleled quality of life with access to excellent health care, education, transit, recreation, and arts and culture opportunities.

The City of Brampton is home to over 850 parks, 217 kilometres of trails, and over 6,000 acres of parkland. Examples of the Best in Class resources and services available in the community include the Rose Theatre, Brampton Civic Hospital, PowerAde Centre, Brampton Soccer Centre and Cassie Campbell Community Centre.

In Brampton, our impressive business growth rates, combined with low average annual operating costs, living costs and a peaceful, safe community makes Brampton a choice location to live and do business.

Brampton At A Glance

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33% 31% # EMPLOYEES

• INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 7,113

• ADVANCED MANUFACTURING 27,813

• RETAIL ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS 47,663

• FOOD AND BEVERAGE 7,718

• LIFE SCIENCES 11,922

• OTHER SECTORS 50,340

Source: Brampton Employment Census 2011.

Employment by Sector in Brampton

population 523,911 businesses 8,000 workforce 153,000 available land 3,000 acres office space 3 million square feet commercial space 22 million square feet industrial space 99 million square feet average household income 98,883 (CDN) median age 34.7 years

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• INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY • Siemens • IT Weapons • Rogers • Open Storage Solutions

• ADVANCED MANUFACTURING • Chrysler Canada • MDA • Atlantis • Brampton Engineering

• RETAIL ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS • Loblaw Companies Inc. • Martin-Brower • Yusen Logistics

• FOOD AND BEVERAGE • Coca-Cola Bottling Company • Bacardi • Italpasta

• LIFE SCIENCES • Gamma-Dynacare • Medtronic • Taro

Food and Beverage

Brampton is part of the Ontario Food Cluster, the second largest food processing cluster in North America and the largest in Canada. Brampton’s thriving food and beverage sector encompasses a diverse range of operations and businesses. The sector represents about 5 per cent of all employment in Brampton with a combined total of 7,700 employees.

Life Sciences

The GTA is home to over 40 per cent of Canada’s life sciences industry, making Brampton a prime location for biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical companies, and research and development. As part of the GTA, Brampton is part of the largest pharmaceutical and biotechnology cluster in Canada.

Information And Communications Technology (ICT)

The GTA is North America’s third-largest technology cluster after Silicon Valley and New York, employing more than 148,000 people in the GTA. Brampton has 250 businesses in the ICT sector, which together employ over 7,000 information technology professionals. Brampton serves as a major hub for industry leaders such as Rogers Communications, IT Weapons, and Open Storage Solutions.

Advanced Manufacturing

Over 30 per cent of Brampton’s economic output is generated by this sector. Some of the more recognizable manufacturers in Canada call Brampton home including, Chrysler Canada, MDA and Massiv Die-Form.

Retail Administration And Logistics

Brampton’s retail and administration sector has experienced an astounding 75 per cent increase in employment over the past ten years, and projections are that it will continue to grow. The sector represents 31 per cent of all employment in Brampton, with a combined total approaching 48,000 employees.

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City of Brampton Economic Development Office

2 Wellington Street West, Brampton, ON, Canada L6Y 4R2 T: 905.874.2650 F: 905.874.2670 TF: 1.888.381.BRAM E: edo@brampton.ca

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