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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 Oshawa’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
Logistics 41
praised the City for leveraging best practices in financial control, adopting continuous improvement
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
Toronto, ON 60 km/37 mi
Oshawa’s competitive advantage continues to attract to a wide variety of stakeholders and industries. Our local Sudbury
Ottawa
Montreal
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
Toronto
Oshawa Ottawa, ON 392 km/243 mi
Talent As a key market within the Greater Toronto Area Value Oshawa companies enjoy the benefits associated Hamilton Windsor, ON 410 km/254 mi
Boston
(G.T.A.), the City of Oshawa is a critical gateway to the with doing business in Ontario, Canada. According to Detroit
London
Buffalo
Rochester
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, NY 805 km/500 mi
New York City
concentrations of economic activity in North America. lowest costs of doing business in the world, including Cleveland
Boston, MA 848 km/527 mi
Philadelphia
Oshawa’s labour force is over 1.2 million workers generous R&D tax treatment and the second lowest Indianapolis
Pittsburgh
Chicago, IL 880 km/547 mi
Baltimore
within a 45 minute commute. The city is home to a business costs among the G7 countries. According to Cincinnati
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
Durham G.T.A. Market-driven education combined with development charges as well as some of the best real Kingston
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.
Innovation Digital disruption, artificial intelligence and Lake Ontario
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
Detroit Urban Centre
and I.T. sectors has been a significant factor in
Airport
Oshawa’s economic transformation. We will continue
Lake Erie New York Deep Sea Port
to embrace and support emerging high growth Windsor
Border Crossing
sectors such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity,
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
A Transforming Economy Oshawa’s dynamic and diverse economy is composed of:
Healthcare 18% Accomodations & Food Services 8%
Oshawa
Hea
Oshawa’s economy continues to build upon a strong economic base. Through enhanced economic diversification Educational Services 11% Professional Services 3% Edu
and the growth of emerging industries, Oshawa’s economy continues to show strength. According to the Retail Trade 15% Finance & Insurance 3% Reta
Conference Board of Canada, Oshawa is forecast to be one of the country’s top 10 mid-sized cities for real G.D.P. Ma
growth through 2023. Oshawa’s favourable proximity to Toronto, Canada’s most important economic hub, will Manufacturing 6% Information & Cultural 2%
Adm
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% Pub
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
A Dynamic Economy
Permit Value Industrial Development
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. $27,679,500
2017
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 approximately 240 km.
Canadian Technical Centre (C.T.C.) McLaughlin
Advanced Technology Track Northwood Business Park
10,000
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
Talent Top Performing Drivers
A-
Real Estate Cost
9,600 52.4% Tech Employment Growth
5 Year Change
The Greater Toronto Area and Canada is home to the most educated workforce in the Organization for (2013–2018) Quality of Labour
Economic Co-operation and Development (O.E.C.D.) with some of the best schools around the globe. The region Source: Statistics Canada 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
Growth Average
force is highly educated, with 83% of the population 25-64 years having a certificate, diploma or degree.
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
Systems Managers 1,500 N/A $114,650
making it the fastest growing small-market city for tech talent in Canada. —CBRE
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
verifiable credentials and stackable micro certifications that demonstrate proficiency in a set of essential skill
$23.35
competencies. Source: CBRE Research, Q3 2019 Source: CREA August 2019; CMHC, October 2018
12 Community Profile Talent 13
Cost Competitiveness
Ontario’s Combined Federal and Provincial
Corporate Tax Rate
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
Mississauga $10.18 Markham $230.25
Vaughan $12.49
Mississauga $281.91
Toronto $20.00
Vaughan $293.14
Source: CBRE Marketview Toronto Industrial Q1 2020
Toronto $330.16
GTA Industrial Land Sale Price INDUSTRIAL
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
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(average asking price/acre)
Source: CBRE Marketview Toronto Industrial Q1 2020
Oshawa $550,000
York York York York York York
Milton $1,275,000 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40
$35
Markham $1,632,000 $35
Halton
$35
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$30 $30 $30 $30 $30 $30
Mississauga $1,818,350
$25 $25 $25 $25 $25 $25 Development Charge
Vaughan $1,850,000 Durham Durham Dur
(D.C.) Breakdown
$ per sq. ft.
$20
$ per sq. ft.
$ per sq. ft.
$ per sq. ft.
$ per sq. ft.
$ per sq. ft.
$20 $20 $20 $20 $20
Toronto $2,014,500
$15 $15 $15 $15 $15 $15 Toronto Toronto
Toronto Toronto Toronto
Source: CBRE Q1 2020
$10 $10 $10 $10 $10 $10
$5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5
Industrial Municipal Tax Ratio Reductions
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Lowering the Industrial Municipal Tax Rate has resulted in
Newmarket
Mississauga
Markham
York
Oakville
Milton
Halton Hills
Etobicoke
Caledon
Stouffville
Toronto
East York
Vaughan
Scarborough
Pickering
Ajax
Brampton
Hill
Aurora
Burlington
York
Newmarket
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Newmarket
Newmarket
Oakville
Oakville
Mississauga
Mississauga
York
Mississauga
York
Markham
York
Whitby
Milton
Halton Hills
Milton
Hills
Markham
Oakville
Mississauga
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Hills
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Etobicoke
Milton
Oakville
Mississauga
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Markham
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York
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Scarborough
Toronto
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Pickering
York
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Brampton
Richmond Hill
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Burlington
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Richmond
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a 10.5% decrease in municipal taxation over 3 years
Halton
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North
East
East
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on industrial properties.
Regional DC Municipality DC Educational DC Halton
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Source: Region of Durham
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16 Community Profile Cost Competitiveness 17Educational 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 19This page has been intentionally left blank. LHEARN Centre Ontario Tech University Student Centre 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
TeachingCity
Monitoring Project Research Study
The City has joined the Southern Ontario Centre for This unique two-year research study began in May 2018
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 23King Street East Streetscape Improvements Incentive Programs
Downtown
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
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
Current Development
Current Development
Potential Development
Potential 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 25Ontario Tech University Brilliant Catalyst
Entrepreneurship
The Brilliant Catalyst is a multi-purpose space
for programming related to 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.
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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 29Downtown named a
Post Secondary
Top 10 Top 100 Top 10
Intelligent Canadian Neighbourhood
places Institutions
Community Durham College
to work
▪
▪ Ontario Tech University
▪ Trent University Durham G.T.A.
2nd best #1 City
investment
strategy for jobs 16%
in Canada projected
Top 3
among North
American cities population growth
over the next decade
economic sectors
▪Healthcare
Top 10 ▪ Education
Community ▪ Professional
—Ontario 1.2 million
Services
Construction
Report
workers
within a
45 minute
commute
Top 3
in Canada
#1 place One of the most for Millennial
to buy real estate
diverse Migration
in the Greater
Toronto Area economies
in Canada
Smart 21
community One of Canada’s 23,000
student population
10,000+ fastest growing
One of Ontario's
companies
markets for in a unique,
top ranked 80,000+ technology rich
cancer centres
jobs tech talent learning environmentKey Sectors
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.
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,
study revealed five key sectors in Oshawa that are utility and tax rates, lists of top employers, research
• Affordable wages for start-up businesses
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 • Advanced Manufacturing select information/statistics needed and can generate
Oshawa’s dark fibre optics network
Cities of the Future for FDI Strategy • Energy customized PDF reports. An inventory of available
• Excellent technical and college level properties in Oshawa is also available.
as ranked by fDI Intelligence. programming, aligned with local labour market
• Health and Biosciences
• 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
3rd
Free trade deals
2nd
Advanced Manufacturing 31–33 3,841 18,900
#2
with 46 countries
1.6B
Logistics 48–49 3,725 11,817
in the 2018
best place best place to locate I.T. 51 887 3,315
in the world to Global
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 33Sector 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
Source: ESRI Data Modelling, 2019 13.8% total jobs in Oshawa represented
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
4.4%
global shortage of medical supplies needed to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Labour Stat
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 ManufacturingMetro 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
Durham Region’s Energy Labour Force: 6,701
28% growth in Oshawa’s
Energy Sector companies. (2016—2017)
Source: ESRI Data Modelling, 2019
38 Energy Information Technology 39Sector 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.*
40 Information Technology Logistics 41Oshawa’s Economic Development Services 50 Centre Street South Oshawa, Ontario, Canada L1H 3Z7 business@oshawa.ca oshawa.ca/business 1-800-6-OSHAWA (1-800-667-4292) 905-436-5617 Connect with us Sign up for e-news: oshawa.ca/enews Follow us on Twitter: @InvestOshawa If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact Service Oshawa. Telephone: 905-436-3311 Email: service@oshawa.ca
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