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Quality of Life |
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Quality of Life
Ontario offers cosmopolitan urban centres, welcoming small towns and a wealth of recreational opportunities which are some of the reasons the province consistently ranks highly in international quality of life surveys. The cost of living and housing costs are very attractive when compared with similar jurisdictions. Our education system - from primary grades through to graduate schools - is among the best in the world. From golf courses to world-class shopping to remote fishing camps - we have recreational activities to fit all ages and interests. Canada always ranks high in any international quality of life assessment. Safe cities and friendly communities allow for an enviable lifestyle that both residents and visitors enjoy. [More]
A Stable Political System
Ontario is one of 10 provinces and three territories which form Canada. Canada is a constitutional monarchy; both Canada and Ontario have political systems based on the British parliamentary model. Canada has a three-tiered system with Federal, Provincial, and Municipal levels of government, each having different responsibilities. Canada's capital is in Ottawa, Ontario; Ontario's capital is Toronto. Municipal governments are under provincial jurisdiction and each is governed by an elected mayor and council. [More]
Cost of Living
Canadian cities consistently score well in cost-of-living surveys compared to other international urban centres.
Consumer prices in Ontario rose to 1.5% in 2007, in line with the average price increase of 1.5% over the past four years. The rising Canadian dollar helped moderate annual inflation.
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Housing
In 2006 Ontario had over 4.55 million households. Two-thirds of dwellings in Ontario are owned by the occupant. Ontario offers a range of affordable housing, with the average price varying from around C$150,000 in smaller communities to about C$350,000 in central Toronto. [More] Source: Ministry of Finance, 2006 Census Highlights: Factsheet 6 (5/2008)
Public Safety
Ontario cities are among the safest in North America. Both homicide and robbery rates are well below those of US cities of comparable size. The province's urban centres strive to maintain their safety record and visitors often comment on the cleanliness of Ontario's cities and the friendliness of their residents. [More]
Culture and Recreation
Ontario offers cultural and recreational possibilities for every conceivable taste. From first rate theatre and music productions to big sports events and unspoiled natural beauty, Ontario has something to suit everyone. [More]
Multicultural and Multilingual
The mix of ethnic and linguistic groups that make up Ontario contribute to the cultural life and spirit of the province. More than 50 major languages are spoken in Ontario. Ontario's population is more diversified than Canada as a whole while Ontario's capital, Toronto, is Canada's most multicultural city. [More]
Source: Statistics Canada Census, 2006 (5/2008)
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