General

• Most diversified economy of any city-region in North America
• More than 76,000 businesses

• Comprises 11% of Canada’s GDP - $127 billion in 2005
• Ranks in the top 5 for more than 16 sectors
• Headquarters for five of Canada’s six largest banks
• Most diversified economy of any city-region in North America
• Business services cluster is among North America’s largest and growing: 9 of Canada’s 10 largest law practices, 9 of the top 10 accounting firms and all 10 top human resources and benefits firms
• Country’s busiest stock exchange
• North America’s 3rd largest financial services centre
• 75% of Canada’s foreign banks, and 65% of the country’s pension fund companies
• Major center for banking, manufacturing and publishing
• Ranks third in North American TV and film production
• Toronto-based businesses export over $70 billion in goods and services

TOURISM

• 18 million visitors a year
• Superb attractions, cultural events, entertainment, shopping and dining
• North America's second largest transit system

Retail Sales

• $ 55,520,390,000 (2006 estimate)
• 14% Above National Average
• 14.2% of Canadian spending
• $29,100 per household (2006)
• $10,300 per Capita (2006)