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The shops and restaurants of King West at night

Toronto Economic Dashboard

Toronto's economy is as diverse as its people. Check out these highlights that make Toronto an economic powerhouse and the people that drive it.

The People

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A woman in traditional dress at the Indigenous Arts Festival at Fort York

55% of Torontonians identify as visible minorities

The Toronto Caribbean Carnival is an exciting four-week cultural celebration of Caribbean music, cuisine and revelry. It is the largest cultural event in Canada and the largest outdoor festival in North America.

53% of all Torontonians are born outside of Canada

The shops and markets of Toronto's Chinatown on Spadina Avenue

More than 240 ethnic groups live in Toronto region

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More than 180 languages are spoken in Toronto

University College building at The University of Toronto

Most highly educated population in North America

A view of the Toronto skyline from the Don Valley

Fourth-largest city in North America

The Economy

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The Toronto Stock Exchange building in the financial district

Toronto Region accounts for 18.5% of Canada's GDP

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38% of Canada's business headquarters

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2nd in North America in tech job creation

A sunset view of the Toronto skyline from the Centre Island ferry

2nd best city in North America for quality of life

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135M people live within a 90min flight of Toronto

The Toronto skyline from the air

43% of N.A's tower cranes at work in Toronto

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