Community Profile Welcome Message from Mayor Carter Table of Contents

This year has been one of unprecedented change. In a time when our economy Access and Connectivity 4 continues its transformation, our city, like many around the world, faces the A Transforming Economy 6 challenges of a global pandemic. While these extraordinary times will test A Dynamic Economy 8 our resolve, the spirit of our community and an outpouring of support for our A Growing Community 10 healthcare workers has been inspiring and amazing to witness. We will get Talent 12 through this together, and emerge even stronger for it. Cost Competitiveness 14 The City of ’s 2020 Community Profile showcases our resilience, charts a path of new and exciting opportunities and continues on a dynamic journey of Educational Assets 18 globalization, economic diversification and modernized government. TeachingCity 22 Globalization The City of Oshawa is embarking on an economic transformation; innovating and Downtown 24 adapting to meet the needs of a rapidly changing global economy. This year we saw the opening of the Entrepreneurship 26 Mixed Reality Capture Studio for augmented and virtual reality, The Centre for Cybersecurity Innovation as Filming 28 well as the Canadian Technical Centre (C.T.C.) McLaughlin Advanced Technology Track for research and development of autonomous vehicles. These projects are ushering in a bold new wave of innovation. Key Sectors Diversification Offers economic stability and strength to our community. The City is continuing to deliver Health and Biosciences 34 on that front with a record $173 million in industrial, commercial and institutional construction in 2019. Advanced Manufacturing 36 A record-breaking 120,000 sq.m. (1.3 million sq.ft.) of new industrial space is planned and under Energy 38 construction. Information Technology 40 Modernization The City of Oshawa is financially prepared. An independent MNP audit in 2019 praised the City for leveraging best practices in financial control, adopting continuous improvement Logistics 41 practices and having a solid financial framework for the future. Let us move towards a bright future together as ambassadors of this great city.

Dan Carter Mayor, City of Oshawa The Oshawa Advantage Québec Distance to Major Centres , ON 60 km/37 mi Sudbury Montreal Oshawa’s competitive advantage continues to attract to a wide variety of stakeholders and industries. Our local Ottawa Buffalo, NY 222 km/138 mi businesses continue to benefit from talent, innovation and value, our core drivers of economic growth and prosperity: Washington, DC 841 km/522 mi Ottawa, ON Toronto Oshawa 392 km/243 mi Talent As a key market within the Value Oshawa companies enjoy the benefits associated Hamilton Boston Windsor, ON 410 km/254 mi London Rochester (G.T.A.), the City of Oshawa is a critical gateway to the with doing business in , Canada. According to Buffalo Detroit Montreal, QC 486 km/302 mi most populous region of Canada and one of the largest KPMG Competitive Alternatives, Canada has one of the Chicago New York City New York, NY 805 km/500 mi Cleveland concentrations of economic activity in North America. lowest costs of doing business in the world, including Boston, MA 848 km/527 mi Pittsburgh Philadelphia Oshawa’s labour force is over 1.2 million workers generous R&D tax treatment and the second lowest Indianapolis Baltimore Chicago, IL 880 km/547 mi Cincinnati within a 45 minute commute. The city is home to a business costs among the G7 countries. According to Atlanta, GA 1,598 km/993 mi rapidly growing student population of 23,000 across The World Bank, Canada is the easiest place to start Washington D.C. three top ranking post-secondary institutions: Durham a business in the G20. Locally, Oshawa industrial College, Ontario Tech University and Trent University and downtown development has an exemption from Kingston Durham G.T.A. Market-driven education combined with development charges as well as some of the best real Lake Superior 401 globally-renowned research facilities have created a estate value in the G.T.A. Our city continues to embrace 407 Oshawa talent pool that is sought after by top companies. a large influx of millennials and young families who are Ontario looking for affordability and proximity within the G.T.A. Lake Ontario Innovation Digital disruption, artificial intelligence and The City of Oshawa is uniquely positioned to offer both. Kitchener Toronto technological innovations continue to weave their way Waterloo into our economic landscape. The city has maintained Michigan Hamilton strong economic growth through sector diversification Niagara Falls Syracuse and a renewed focus on emerging industries. The city’s Sarnia London Rochester growth in the healthcare, post-secondary education Buffalo and I.T. sectors has been a significant factor in Detroit Urban Centre Oshawa’s economic transformation. We will continue Airport New York to embrace and support emerging high growth Windsor Lake Erie Deep Sea Port sectors such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, Border Crossing Major Highway augmented/virtual reality and Esports.

2 Community Profile The Oshawa Advantage 3 Access and Connectivity

Located along the north shore of Lake Ontario, the City of Oshawa is the largest urban municipality in Durham Region and is the eastern gateway to the Greater Toronto Area (G.T.A.). Companies in Oshawa have quick and convenient access to Canada's largest consumer market of more than 5 million people and are located within a day's drive of more than 120 million Canadian and American consumers. With easy connections to multiple U.S.A. border crossings into New York, Michigan and Minnesota, Oshawa offers superior access to American markets.

Oshawa Deep Sea Port GO Train East Expansion Recently amalgamated as the Hamilton Oshawa Port The proposed GO Transit rail expansion will provide Authority (H.O.P.A.), Oshawa’s deep sea port offers train service to major population and employment the benefit of full seaway draft, a workforce skilled centres in Oshawa—all while using existing rail in handling all types of cargo, and for importers and infrastructure. The proposed route includes two new exporters, access to world markets through the commuter stations: Thornton's Corners and Central St. Lawrence Seaway. Extending approximately Oshawa Station (in the heart of downtown Oshawa). 3,700 nautical kilometres into North America’s heartland, the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System gives shippers the most direct water route to and from the continent's major industrial and agricultural markets.

Oshawa Executive Airport The Oshawa Executive Airport features a modern terminal, capable of facilitating corporate business travel and general aviation. The airport offers dual runways able to service a broad range of aircraft, modern navigational aids, hangar space and a variety of aviation services to meet business needs. Oshawa's deep sea port offers a full seaway draft, a workforce skilled in handling all types of cargo and access to world markets via the St. Lawrence Seaway.

4 Community Profile Access and Connectivity 5 Oshawa’s dynamic and diverse economy is composed of: A Transforming Economy Oshawa’s dynamic and diverse economy is composed of: Healthcare 18% Accomodations & Food Services 8% Healthcare 18% Accomodations & Food Services 8% Oshawa’s economy continues to build upon a strong economic base. Through enhanced economic diversification Educational Services 11% Professional Services 3% Educational Services 11% Professional Services 3% and the growth of emerging industries, Oshawa’s economy continues to show strength. According to the Retail Trade 15% Finance & Insurance 3% Retail Trade 15% Finance & Insurance 3% Conference Board of Canada, Oshawa is forecast to be one of the country’s top 10 mid-sized cities for real G.D.P. Manufacturing 6% Information & Cultural 2% growth through 2023. Oshawa’s favourable proximity to Toronto, Canada’s most important economic hub, will Manufacturing 6% Information & Cultural 2% Admin & Support 8% Other 18% lead to continued population growth in the foreseeable future as well as an influx of new talent in our community. Admin & Support 8% Other 18% Public Administration 8% Public Administration 8%

Jobs by Employment Sector

Healthcare 11,090 Retail Trade 9,326 Educational Services 6,624 Administration & Support 4,992 Public Administration 5,164 Accommodations & Food Services 5,014 Manufacturing 3,500 Professional Services 1,940 Finance & Insurance 1,850 Information & Culture 960

6 Community Profile A Transforming Economy 7 Permit Value Industrial Development

A Dynamic Economy 2013 8,579,000 2014 28,333,500 2015 11,505,300 In 2019, Oshawa set a record for industrial construction, issuing $83 million in permits. Future growth will be 2016 5,330,100 supported by our advanced innovation assets. 2017 27,679,500 A.V.I.N. A.C.E. 2018 17,441,000 The Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (A.V.I.N.) The Automotive Centre of Excellence (A.C.E.) provides 2019 83,523,100 is a Provincial program created to encourage the the tools and expertise to develop, test and validate collaboration of industry, academia and government for prototypes. Chambers and technology are available the development of connected and autonomous vehicles. for climatic, structural durability and life-cycle testing. campuses, and further positions Oshawa on the cutting- The Region of Durham has recently approved funding As one of the six Regional Technology Development Facilities include one of the most advanced climatic edge of automotive technology development in Canada. of $19 million to expedite servicing. Sites (R.T.D.S.), Durham Region works alongside wind tunnels on the planet. The wind tunnel simulates partners to create a space for small to medium sized weather conditions, such as wind, humidity, snow, Fibre Optic Broadband Network enterprises to test and validate emerging technologies ice and desert heat, to measure the safety, durability Bell Canada is investing over $100 million to roll out and prototypes. and efficiency of prototypes. Additional chambers an all-fibre optic broadband network in Oshawa. The include a climatic four-post shaker, anechoic chamber company plans to offer broadband communication with a multi-axis shaker table, and two large climate services to 60,000 homes and businesses in the Number of Companies chambers. city through a new fibre network that will extend 12,000 Canadian Technical Centre (C.T.C.) McLaughlin approximately 240 km. Advanced Technology Track 10,000 Northwood Business Park A 22 hectare outdoor advanced technology track Comprised of 263 hectares of land designated was part of a $170 million investment announced by employment in the Oshawa Official Plan. The area is 8000 G.M. in 2019 to honour G.M. Canada founder and currently in the process of being serviced and zoned visionary, Colonel Sam McLaughlin.. to allow for future development. This area has the 6000 The C.T.C. McLaughlin Advanced Technology Track advantage of being located in proximity to Ontario will support advanced software and engineering Tech University/Durham College main campus, the 4000 work conducted at G.M.’s Canadian Technical Centre Highway 407 East and the Oshawa Executive Airport. 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

8 Community Profile A Dynamic Economy 9 A Growing Community

With $5 billion in current and proposed development activity, the City of Oshawa has experienced record levels of growth in recent years. These development projects represent over 43,000 associated jobs. New developments will have a capacity to welcome 42,000 new residents to the city with approximately 16,000 new residential units.

70 King Millenial Migration in Canada, 2018–19 The Genosha Hotel Heritage Building Revitalization Waterloo (ON) 1535 The revitalization of the historic Genosha Hotel in downtown Oshawa is now complete. This Halton (ON) 1622 development includes 86 brand new residential units Capital Regional District (BC) 1814 and approximately 300 sq. m. (3,300 sq. ft.) of ground floor commercial space. Durham Region (ON) 1979 Durham College Geothermal Field Simcoe County (ON) 2426 This $9 million geothermal field, harnesses 550 tons Ottawa (ON) 3099 (1.9 megawatts) of clean, sustainable geothermal power through the Energy Innovation Centre (E.I.C.) to Source: Ryerson University fuel the energy needs of the campus. The 2,508 sq. m. Centre for Urban Research & Land Development (27,000 sq. ft.) field contains 150 boreholes which are 15 centimetres (6 inches) in diameter and 183 metres (600 ft.) deep. 2019 % of Monthly Income Required for Mortage Population Growth Canada 1.4% Oshawa 22 Ontario 1.73% Toronto 40 Oshawa CMA 1.9% With a projected population approaching 200,000 in 2031, the number of Oshawa residents is expected to grow by 16% over the next 10 years. Source: Remax 2020 Housing Affordability Report Source: Conference Board of Canada

10 Community Profile A Growing Community 11 Top Performing Drivers Talent Real Estate Cost 52.4% Tech Employment Growth 9,600 5 Year Change The Greater Toronto Area and Canada is home to the most educated workforce in the Organization for (2013–2018) A- Quality of Labour Economic Co-operation and Development (O.E.C.D.) with some of the best schools around the globe. The region Source: LFS (NOC-S), continues to attract talent built on some of the most progressive immigration policies in the world. The Toronto Depth of Tech Quality April 2019; CBRE Labor Analytics, region welcomes more new immigrants than prominent U.S. metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, Washington, Labour Pool Talent Growth of Labour CBRE Research, 2019 Chicago, San Francisco and Boston. Our labour force and economy continue to benefit from diversity and inclusivity as we invite numerous international companies and delegations to discover Oshawa. Companies in Oshawa benefit from a labour force of 1.2 million within a 45 minute commute. Most employees from the Region and the Greater Toronto Area commute to Oshawa on a daily basis via Highway 401, Highway Employment Breakdown Education 407 East, and Regional Transit. Oshawa’s labour force is comprised of over 80,000 workers. The city’s labour force is highly educated, with 83% of the population 25-64 years having a certificate, diploma or degree. Growth Average Employment 2013–2018 Wage Degrees 2017 Growth 2012–2017 Companies have direct access to a post-secondary student population of 25,000 at Durham College, Ontario Tech University, and Trent University Durham G.T.A. Total Tech Occupations 9,600 52.4% $84,885 Total Tech Degrees 489 66.9% Software Developers/Programmers 2,200 N/A $83,678 Computer Science 175 49.6% Computer Support, Other Tech Engineering 314 90.3% Database and Systems 3,500 75.0% $73,445 Oshawa’s tech talent pool has grown over 50% over the past 5 years, Computer and Information making it the fastest growing small-market city for tech talent in Canada. —CBRE Systems Managers 1,500 N/A $114,650 Technology Engineering-Related 2,400 20.0% $84,053

(N/A due to suppression} Source: Various Provincial ministries and Higher Education Source: Statistics Canada LFS (NOC-S), April 2019 Institutions, 2019 University announces bold Ontario Tech Talent initiative Ontario Tech University’s Board of Governors has approved the Metro Office Rent and Vacancy Trends Housing and Relative Costs creation of Ontario Tech Talent. Ontario Tech Talent will work in Gross Rental Rate ($PSF) Benchmark Home Price: $515,818 close partnership with students and employers to assess skills gaps Average Purpose-Build Apartment Rent: $1,220 (per unit/month) and develop flexible programming tailored to the evolving needs of learners and employers. This will include $23.35 verifiable credentials and stackable micro certifications that demonstrate proficiency in a set of essential skill competencies. Source: CBRE Research, Q3 2019 Source: CREA August 2019; CMHC, October 2018

12 Community Profile Talent 13 Ontario’s Combined Federal and Provincial Corporate Tax Rate Cost Competitiveness Ohio Texas Washington Oshawa’s economic competitiveness is tied to our proximity to the most densely populated and industrialized North Carolina region in Canada. The G.T.A. is one of the fastest growing regions in North America. Companies in Oshawa have Colorado quick and convenient access to 6 million people, the largest consumer market in the country. In addition, Oshawa is Florida within a day’s drive to many large Canadian and American centres with a population of 120 million people. Ontario 26.50% Industrial Lease Rates deliver exceptional value, The City of Oshawa offers a variety of incentive Québec Georgia making Oshawa one of the most cost-effective cities in programs to support investment and development. Indianapolis the G.T.A. Excellent future development opportunities Municipal initiatives in addition to the development Virginia are supported by infrastructure and local incentives. charge exemption already referenced include: Alberta Oshawa has an exemption from development charges • Brownfield Community Improvement Plan offers British Columbia for industrial development. This would represent a property tax cancellation program and a New York a savings of nearly $900,000 per 10,000 sq. m. redevelopment grant Tennessee (107,000 sq. ft.) of development. Oshawa is truly • Oshawa Public Utilities Corporation—Energy Massachusetts open for business. Conservation and Retrofit Grants Maryland • Employment Service Agencies—Targeted Wage Subsidies California Canada Remains Competitive Salaries are only part New Jersey of the equation. Labour cost savings are amplified Illinois significantly by our lower employee benefits costs. D.C. Whereas U.S. employers pay an average of Pennsylvannia 37% of payroll to healthcare and benefits, Canadian 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% employers only pay an average of 25% to cover those Source: Tax Foundation Facts and Figures 2018 (U.S.); same costs. Canada Revenue Agency (Ontario) Corporate Taxes At a combined rate of 26.5%, Ontario’s combined federal and provincial corporate tax rate remains lower than all other provinces and key U.S. states.

14 Community Profile Cost Competitiveness 15 GTA Industrial Space Lease Rate GTA Industrial Space Sale Price (average net asking rate/sq.ft.) (average asking sale price/sq.ft.)

Oshawa 6.42 Oshawa 170.73 Milton $9.44 Milton $185.00 Markham $9.53 $10.18 Markham $230.25 $12.49 Mississauga $281.91 Toronto $20.00 Vaughan $293.14 Source: CBRE Marketview Toronto Industrial Q1 2020

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16 Community Profile Cost Competitiveness 17 Educational Assets

Centre for Cybersecurity Innovation The Durham College (D.C.) Centre for Cybersecurity Innovation offers current and aspiring cybersecurity AI/Hub professionals, as well as public and private-sector The Durham College Hub for Applied Research in organizations, access to applied research services and Artificial Intelligence for Business Solutions (AI/Hub) leading-edge education in cybersecurity to prepare for offers industry partners access to technical expertise, the ever-changing and complex threat landscape. state-of-the-art facilities and platforms, and student MRC Studio talent, so that businesses can uncover insights while The Durham College Mixed Reality Capture Studio (the providing intelligent and autonomous solutions that MRC Studio) offers organizations access to technical increase productivity and growth. The AI/Hub engages expertise, a state-of-the-art motion capture stage with with existing businesses and start-up ventures utilizing virtual reality tracking equipment and green screen advanced A.I. techniques and solutions to address (compositing) space, so that businesses can develop practical business problems. experiential applications, which integrate motion Esports Gaming Arena Trent University Durham G.T.A. Expansion capture (mocap), virtual reality (V.R.), augmented With the opening of its Esports Gaming Arena in Opening fall 2020, a new on-campus student reality (A.R.), and virtual production (V.P.). Working Oshawa, Durham College is taking a leading role in one residence and academic space will feature a 200-bed together in the MRC Studio, solutions can be created of the fastest-growing industries in the gaming market. residence, a 100-seat tiered lecture hall, two 64-seat that increase organizational productivity and growth. The 278 sq. m. (3,000 sq. ft.) venue is unique from any classrooms and new laboratories for interdisciplinary other collegiate gaming space in Canada thanks to its research and discovery. extensive broadcast capabilities and lounge area that can hold up to 120 spectators for Esports tournaments. Its industry-grade design will provide students with vital hands-on experience to prepare them for career success in the global Esports market, which is on track to exceed $1.6 billion by 2021.

18 Community Profile Educational Assets 19 LHEARN Centre Ontario Tech University Student Centre This page has been intentionally left blank. The Lakeridge Health Education & Research Network The construction of a new $33 million student centre (LHEARN) is on the cutting edge of teaching healthcare will drive collaboration and experiential learning in a practitioners the skills and knowledge they will need in rich and dynamic entrepreneurial culture. Ontario Tech order to succeed in the ever-evolving field of medicine. University’s newest on campus building is designed As Oshawa’s largest employer, Lakeridge Health utilizes to fully optimize collaborative learning, interaction world-class training technologies to attract and retain with business and industry partners and future growth. medical talent in our city. High fidelity patient simulators This new building will centralize the Faculty of Health mimic hundreds of real world pathologies. This Sciences creating valuable and dynamic opportunities innovative approach allows medical residents to practise for undergraduate and graduate students to participate unlimited clinical scenarios in a risk-free environment, in enriched learning and mentorship. It will offer students which translates into better care for our city. Every year, a unique perspective across all health disciplines and Lakeridge Health welcomes nearly 2,000 students support the expansion of simulated and experiential across a broad range of health disciplines as they learning. A high-tech simulation lab will provide access pursue their studies in state-of the-art facilities under the to the latest advances in 3D solutions, augmented and guidance of expert instructors. To date, Lakeridge has virtual reality. also been host to over 600 research studies and clinical trials across many clinical programs.

20 Community Profile Educational Assets 21 Downtown Oshawa Air Quality and Traffic Stormwater Management Pond Water Quality Monitoring Project Research Study The City has joined the Southern Ontario Centre for This unique two-year research study began in May 2018 TeachingCity Atmospheric Aerosol Research at the University of and will conclude in 2020. Graduate and undergraduate Toronto, A.U.G. Signals and North Line Canada in students from Ontario Tech University are focusing on a research study to monitor air quality and traffic 15 stormwater management ponds across Oshawa TeachingCity Oshawa brings together the City of Oshawa and its education and research partners—the movements in Oshawa’s downtown core. Launched looking to understand how the amount and type of Canadian Urban Institute (C.U.I.), Durham College, Ontario Tech University, Trent University Durham G.T.A. in May 2019, the one-year assessment uses compact aquatic plants in these ponds influence the efficacy of (Trent Durham), and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. sensors to monitor air quality and traffic movements their water quality treatment. Students are acquiring a The City and its partners focus on addressing Oshawa’s urban issues through innovation, collaboration, applied with an aim to increase the City’s understanding of range of field, laboratory and analytical skills while the research and shared experiential learning opportunities with the aim to position Oshawa as a local, national environmental issues in downtown Oshawa. Findings City gains important, evidence-based information to and global community of urban research and learning. will also help identify options and opportunities for guide its stormwater management pond policies. improving the pedestrian experience. TeachingCity Hub Recent Projects The TeachingCity Hub is located on the southeast Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens— corner of Mary and Bond streets in downtown Augmented Reality Projectt Oshawa, and is a central location for the partners to Durham College students, under the supervision of meet, plan and implement collaborative projects. DC faculty member Linda Cheng, designed new The Hub is home to City Idea Lab during the school Augmented Reality (A.R.) technology to enhance visitor year, where students work with faculty and City staff. experience at one of Oshawa’s exceptional parks, the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens. The community can use the technology to learn about the gardens, identify points of interest and launch a navigation guide between landmarks.

22 Community Profile TeachingCity 23 King Street East Streetscape Improvements Incentive Programs Oshawa offers the only downtown of its kind in the The City of Oshawa offers a variety of popular eastern G.T.A. We are rebuilding our streetscape to incentive programs to support private investment and Downtown welcome both visitors and new residents. Phase 1 development. Oshawa’s community improvement plans of this project is now complete, which included the (C.I.P.) have encouraged significant investment in the widening of the sidewalk on the north side of King community. In the past year, $350,000 worth of C.I.P. Downtown Vision & Transformation Street East between Ontario Street and Mary Street grants were given out. Oshawa’s downtown core is the heart and soul of our city. The downtown is a cultural hub, major employment North, allowing for additional space for pedestrians, The Urban Growth Centre Community Improvement district and a unique asset within the eastern G.T.A. The city’s downtown revitalization strategy aims to leverage outdoor patios/ cafes, amenities and businesses. Plan consists of five grant programs: those features in order to create a unique downtown experience; one that is centered around people, with Phase 2 of the project, which encompasses the north • Increased Assessment Grant Program an emphasis on social gathering spaces. Proposed downtown developments represent over 9,500 potential side of King between Ontario Street and Simcoe Street • Façade and Accessibility Improvement Grant residential units for 19,000 residents. This in turn has the potential to create over 4,000 jobs and an estimated is set to be completed in 2020. Program 140,000 sq. m. (1.5 million sq. ft.) of new commercial space. • Conversion to Residential Grant Program • Upgrade to Building, Fire and Electrical Safety Codes Grant Program Existing Development Existing Development • Economic Stimulus Grant Program CurrentCurrent Development Development

PotentialPotential Development Development

The Downtown Residents Residential Units Jobs

Today 8,553 4,434 5,000 Current Development Pipeline 7,758 3,879 598 Future Development Opportunities 19,196 9,597 4,003 Total 35,507 17,910 9,601

24 Community Profile Downtown 25 Ontario Tech University Brilliant Catalyst The Brilliant Catalyst is a multi-purpose space for programming related to entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship entrepreneurial thinking and experiential learning. The Brilliant Catalyst provides open collision space, knowledge exchange, flexible spaces and technology- Spark Centre enabled collaboration opportunities. Spark Centre is a business incubator that serves technology and innovation entrepreneurs who require knowledge and support to launch, develop and grow. Their services include co-working space, education, networking events, advisory services, as well as access to funding and industry experts. Oshawa is attracting international technology and innovation businesses looking to put down roots in Canada. This January, the Spark Centre welcomed 11 international technology and innovation businesses from Iran, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam and India for the second edition of the Pioneer Program.

Business Advisory Centre Durham (B.A.C.D.) Durham College FastStartDC B.A.C.D. is a not-for-profit organization located in FastStartDC is a free, extra-curricular program offered Durham Region offering many resources for local to students of Durham College. The FastStartDC businesses. Whether starting up or growing, they can program is designed to help entrepreneurial students assist with a wide range of business needs. develop and launch their own businesses while they Services range from business advisory, business are studying at Durham College. FastStartDC provides development training, entrepreneurial funding and a rich experience—students develop valid business networking opportunities for startup and existing ideas, solid business plans and help to curate and businesses. Complementary confidential one-on-one build the marketing assets and e-commerce platforms advisory meetings are offered for a complete perspective required to take products and services to market— of your business as well as over 200 workshops per year quickly and successfully. to learn, grow and connect.

26 Community Profile Entrepreneurship 27 This page has been intentionally left blank. Filming

Lights, camera, action! Filming in Oshawa continues to grow as another great addition to our local economy. Film companies benefit from diverse filming locations, a welcoming community and no film permit fees. Oshawa issued 25 film permits in 2019 for studios such as Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Disney and CNN.

Theatre Releases Filmed in Oshawa 2019 Projects in 2020 • IT Chapter 2 • Nightmare Alley (feature film) • Ready or Not • The Expanse • CBC’s Dragon’s Den TV Shows and Commercials Filmed in Oshawa 2019 • The Handmaid’s Tale • Designated Survivor • Secret Society of Second Born Royals • Schitt$ Creek • Private Eyes • Jupiter’s Legacy • Mrs. America • Self Made • Titans • The Umbrella Academy • Ghostwriter • The Boys • Race for the Whitehouse • Battle of the Blades • McDonald’s Canada Commercial

28 Community Profile Downtown 29 Downtown named a Post Secondary Top 10 Top 100 Top 10 Intelligent Canadian Neighbourhood places Institutions Community ▪ to work Durham College ▪ Ontario Tech University ▪ Trent University Durham G.T.A. 2nd best #1 City investment strategy for jobs 16% among North in Canada projected American cities population growth Top 3 over the next decade economic sectors ▪ Healthcare Top 10 ▪ Education Community ▪ Professional —Ontario 1.2 million Construction workers Services Report within a 45 minute commute Top 3 in Canada #1 place One of the most for Millennial to buy real estate Migration in the Greater diverse Toronto Area economies Smart 21 in Canada community One of Canada’s 23,000 10,000+ fastest growing student population companies in a unique, One of Ontario's markets for top ranked 80,000+ technology rich jobs cancer centres tech talent learning environment Oshawa’s competitive advantage comes from Other areas of competitive advantage include: globally cost competitive labour and an emerging • Some of the lowest industrial and office pool of talent from key institutions such as Ontario commercial lease rates in the G.T.A. Key Sectors Tech University, Durham College and Trent • Highly competitive property taxes for industrial Oshawa’s Sector Strategy was developed to reflect the For Site Selectors University Durham G.T.A. and commercial office development city’s evolving economic landscape and to set directions Oshawa’s Economic Development Services offers • Development charges exemption on industrial for economic development initiatives. Throughout a a comprehensive online database providing the development number of community and business consultations, the latest demographics, labour market information, utility and tax rates, lists of top employers, research • Affordable wages for start-up businesses study revealed five key sectors in Oshawa that are Oshawa ranked 2nd in the positioned with high potential for growth. centres and more. The database enables users to • Access to high quality infrastructure, such as 2017/18 Top 10 North American select information/statistics needed and can generate Oshawa’s dark fibre optics network • Advanced Manufacturing Cities of the Future for FDI Strategy • Energy customized PDF reports. An inventory of available • Excellent technical and college level • Health and Biosciences properties in Oshawa is also available. as ranked by fDI Intelligence. programming, aligned with local labour market • Information Technologies oshawa.ca/business • Strong research and innovation assets • Logistics oshawa.ca/siteselection • High quality of place

Employment Per Sector Canada is ranked: NAICS Codes Oshawa Jobs Durham Region Jobs Free trade deals Advanced Manufacturing 31–33 3,841 18,900 with 46 countries 3rd Logistics 48–49 3,725 11,817 2nd in the 2018 #2 best place best place to locate I.T. 51 887 3,315 in the world to Global 1.6B start a business. Entrepreneurship Index Global HQ customers Energy 21–22 467 10,026 Source: Global Source: U.S. News and Source: Ontario Ministry Source: The World Bank Entrepreneurship and 2017 World Report, 2018 of Economic Development, Health Technologies 62 11,090 29,856 Development Institute Job Creation and Trade

32 Community Profile Key Sectors 33 Sector Profile Health and Biosciences Oshawa is home to a new and emerging health Assets cluster. The city is a centre of excellence in healthcare • Grandview Children’s Centre and a regional hub for education, training and • The Oshawa Clinic Group represents the largest clinical research activity. The health and biosciences multi-speciality medical group practice in Canada sector encompasses a variety of businesses • Lakeridge Health including medical research, the development of • Lakeridge Health Education and Research Network pharmaceuticals, digital health, precision medicine, (LHEARN) development and manufacturing of medical health • Post-secondary programs supporting Health Sector devices with technological elements such as artificial at Durham College and Ontario Tech University intelligence, and the healthcare system itself. The health and biosciences industry generates significant Key Companies economic growth annually, representing 11% of • Orthodent Canada’s annual G.D.P. and accounting for over • Paradigm Clinical Trials 11,000 jobs in Oshawa. • Praxair • Prosthetic Technologies Queen’s Family Medicine Program The Queen’s University Family Medicine program at With a single payer healthcare system in Ontario, Lakeridge Health was established in 2012 and is the Oshawa offers significant cost savings to your business. newest of four teaching sites for Queen’s University family medicine residents. Clinical Faculty describe Oshawa as a “sweet spot” in Southeast Ontario The Pharmaceutical Chemistry program at due to its equidistant proximity to Toronto and the Ontario Tech University is one of the top ranking Kawartha Lakes. programs in Canada. Source: Ontario Tech University Labour Stat

Durham Region’s Health Technology Labour Force: 20,041 total jobs in Oshawa represented Source: ESRI Data Modelling, 2019 13.8% by the Health Technology Sector. Used by students in D.C.'s Pre-Health Science program, this Anatomage Table is a life-size virtual dissection tool that enables users to visualize anatomy at the highest level of accuracy.

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Sector Profile Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced manufacturing has ushered in new methods in the production of goods and services using computer-controlled and micro-electronics-based equipment, including CAD design, robots and automated storage systems. Increased innovation and technological adoption now involves new manufacturing processes that encompass innovative technologies such as 3D printing, machine learning and cybersecurity.

Assets % Cost Advantage • A.C.E. at Ontario Tech University (one of the world’s most sophisticated Relative to the U.S. climatic wind tunnels that can test product life cycling and performance under the most intense and extreme weather conditions) Mexico 13.9% • Durham College School of Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship and Renewable Canada 9.7% Technology Netherlands 8.4% • General Motors Canadian Engineering Centre Italy 7.1% • Integrated Manufacturing Centre at Durham College UK 7.0% • OPG Engineering Building at Ontario Tech University Australia 7.0% France 6.5% Key Companies Germany 5.0% • All or Nothing Brewhouse • AGS Automotive Oshawa Japan 5.0% • Canfab Packaging • Cleeve Technology • EHC Global • Fresh Del Monte Produce • General Motors of Canada

General Motors Canada has repurposed its Oshawa assembly plant to make [at cost] 1 million masks per month for the Canadian government amid a global shortage of medical supplies needed to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Labour Stat 4.4% total jobs in Oshawa Durham Region’s Advanced Manufacturing Labour Force: 15,007 represented by the Source: ESRI Data Modelling, 2019 Manufacturing Sector.

36 Advanced Manufacturing Metro Toronto Zoo and Oshawa PUC Energy Centre will be the future site of a 600 kW Sector Profile Energy Services Partner in Biogas Initiative ZooShare, combined heat and power plant. Anticipated to be a renewable energy cooperative with over operational by end of 2020, the system will be Oshawa is centrally located in Durham Region, which through Ontario Power Generation carries the 600 members and Oshawa PUC Energy Services owned, operated and maintained by O.P.U.C.E.S. responsibility of delivering roughly 50% of Ontario’s energy needs for 15 million people. The nuclear (O.P.U.C.E.S.), a municipally-owned sustainable OPG Corporate HQ Ontario Power Generation refurbishment is one of the largest infrastructure projects across Canada, ensuring 30 more years of energy corporation have joined forces to complete (OPG) plans to build a new corporate headquarters station operation, $90 billion in economic benefits for Ontario and 14,200 jobs per year. With the the final milestone of the Toronto Zoo Biogas located within Durham Region by 2024. The new local presence of innovative companies and relevant post-secondary programs, Energy Technology is a Project. This unique collaboration also includes the campus will include the existing Darlington Energy prominent economic sector for Oshawa. Ontario Tech University Energy Systems and Nuclear Science federal government’s Low Carbon Economy Fund, Complex located just south of Highway 401 and a Research Centre (E.R.C.) is a 9,300 sq. m. (100,000 sq. ft.) facility that houses the university’s unique-in- which will contribute $2.7 million over this phase new building to be constructed on adjacent land. Canada education programs and research in geothermal, hydraulic, hydrogen, natural gas, nuclear, solar and a planned expansion of the facility. Once complete, the site will accommodate OPG and wind energy technologies. New advanced energy project Oshawa Power staff from 15 existing locations across the Greater Assets and Utilities Corporation Energy Services and the Toronto Area and Niagara Region, bringing over • Clean Energy Research Laboratory (CERL) City of Oshawa announced that Delpark Homes 2,000 jobs to our region. • Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre (ERC) • Nuclear Simulation Lab • Energy Systems Engineering Technology Program Clean Energy Research Laboratory

Key Companies Durham Region produces about 30% of Ontario’s electricity • En-Pro International and is a recognized energy cluster with two nuclear • Ontario Power Generation generating stations. • Oshawa PUC Networks • EV Fern • Lakeridge Precision

Labour Stat growth in Oshawa’s Durham Region’s Energy Labour Force: 6,701 28% Energy Sector companies. (2016—2017) Source: ESRI Data Modelling, 2019

38 Energy Information Technology 39 Sector Profile Information Technology Sector Profile Logistics Information Technology includes goods and services that process, transmit or receive information. These are Oshawa is one of few cities that can boast an airport, rail lines, a regional deep-sea port and major technologies related to software, hardware, computer services, telecommunications, and microelectronics. I.T. highways all within close proximity. Companies appreciate that the deep-sea port’s loading dock is located is prevalent in e-commerce, e-learning, e-health, wireless multimedia and digital entertainment, in addition to just 2 km/1.2 mi from Highway 401. With the completion of a rail spur, the Hamilton-Oshawa Port emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. Authority is truly intermodal, and able to respond to the growing demands of current and prospective port clients. Employing over 300 people, the Port handles an annual $23 million worth of cargo, from salt and Global Cyberlympics steel products to asphalt and grain. In 2019, the City of Oshawa was host to The Global Cyberlympics, a worldwide cybersecurity competition. It pits teams from all over the world to compete in a series of challenges in the areas of Digital Assets Forensics, Web Application Exploitation, System Exploitation, Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering. • Air: The Oshawa Executive Airport can accommodate a range of aircraft—from small recreational planes and 20-passenger business jets to 70-passenger turbo prop commuters. Corporate travel and just-in-time freight Assets services are expedited with the presence of Canada Customs and fixed-based aviation services (FBO) Toronto • Spark Centre Regional Innovation Centre • Durham College AI/Hub • Marketing Laboratory Pearson International Airport (Canada’s largest airport) is • Gaming and Virtual Reality Laboratory • Hacker Research Laboratory • Networking Laboratory located only 70 km/43 mi from Oshawa • Health Informatics Laboratory • OPUC Dark Fibre Optics • Communication Network • Rail: CN Rail and CP Rail The Port of Oshawa cargo totals • Spark Angel Network • Roads: Highway 401 and Highway 407 East reached 575,000 metric tonnes, which • Seaway: Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority accommodates included finished steel, fertilizer, asphalt, Key Companies Digital Services any size or type of vessel that transits the St. Lawrence cement and more. • Concentrix International Cost Advantage Seaway System and is fully intermodal with CN rail spur • Cross Platform Cloud Technologies Mexico 34.4% • Conpute • IFTech Key Companies Canada 26.0% • Mojility • International (RSI) • Canada Cartage • Mackie Transportation • Resource Software Netherlands 17.7% • Oshawa Stevedoring • Enterprise Airlines Italy 16.5% • Pival International • TTR Transport Australia 15.9% • TMH Logistics Labour Stat UK 14.4% France 12.2% Labour Stat Durham Region’s Information Technologies Japan 11.2% Labour Force: 11,721 Durham Region’s Logistics Labour Force: 15,161 Germany 11.0% Source: ESRI Data Modelling, 2019 Source: ESRI Data Modelling, 2019 relative to the U.S.*

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