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Growing population and employment

Ontario is a sizeable market


Home to over one-third of Canada's population, Ontario offers both a huge market and a plentiful and growing supply of skilled labour.


Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006; Statistics Canada, July 2006 (5/2008)


Comparative Population Figures
Location Thousands ('000)
New York 19,298
Illinois 12,853
Pennsylvania 12,432
Ontario 12,160
Ohio 11,467
Michigan 10,072
Quebec 7,546
British Columbia 4,113
Alberta 3,290

NOTE:
Figures are estimates. Data for U.S. States is for 2007; Canadian figures as of July 2006.


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