The economy of the region is based on a broad range of businesses. Toronto is an international city for business and finance. Tourism is a huge pieces of the economy and the city of Toronto is the financial capital of Canada, The Toronto Stock Exchange is the world’s seventh-largest stock exchange by market capitalization. The entire region is an center for the media, publishing, telecommunication, information technology and film production industries; it is home to hundreds of major corporations, the headquarters of dozens of multinational corporations and thousands of small businesses. Although much of the region’s manufacturing activities take place outside the city limits, Toronto continues to be a wholesale and distribution point for those businesses. The regions location and its road and rail connections help support the nearby production of motor vehicles, iron, steel, food, machinery, chemicals and paper.

Educational choices in the region are broad and well represented. Primary and secondary school, private and parochial schools are numerous throughout the region. All of these schools are administered by local districts. Higher educational options are located throughout the region and offer ever manner of degree and study program.

Healthcare in the region is exactly what is to be expected in a major metropolitan area, offering residents a broad choice in healthcare options. Everything from basic and primary care to specialized care and treatment centers.