 | Vibrant and Sustainable Economy.
Ontario is the engine of Canada’s economy. It generates more than 40% of Canada’s GDP while engaging in almost half of the country’s trade. Independently, Ontario’s real GDP growth is expected to outpace all of the G7 countries. | |
| Favourable Cost Structure Geared for Profit.
From salaries and benefits to energy, rent and professional services, Ontario’s business costs provide extraordinary investment value. | |
| Proven Entrepreneurial Spirit.
Nearly 70% of Ontario’s tourism - related businesses are comprised of one to four employees and family owned and operated businesses. | |
| Educated and Loyal Workforce.
In 1999, 60% of Ontario workers had attended university or college. In 1997, job tenure averaged 9 years for managers and 8 years for all workers. | |
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Trade Associations
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ARCHIVES ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO (AAO) |
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| Phone: |
(416) 533-9592 |
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| Website: |
http://aao.fis.utoronto.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
aao@aao.fis.utoronto.ca |
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| Description: |
The Archives Association of Ontario consists of over 600 members and represents archival institutions, all those working in archives, as well as users and supporters of archives. Established in 1993 as a result of the amalgamation of the Ontario Association of Archivists and the Ontario Council of Archives, the AAO is the voice of archives in Ontario. |
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ASN CANADA FIA |
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| Phone: |
(905) 403-9000 |
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| Website: |
http://www.asncanada.com |
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| Contact Email: |
asncanada@rogers.com |
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| Description: |
The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) in Geneva, Switzerland, is the governing body for all motoring in the world and separates motoring into Touring and Sporting activities. The FIA delegates authority to countries around the world. There can be two delegates within a country, one for Touring and one for Sporting. The Sporting authority is called the National Sporting Authority (ASN). |
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ASSEMBLÉE DES CENTRES CULTURELS DE L'ONTARIO (ACCO) |
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| Phone: |
(613) 744-3711 |
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| Website: |
http://www.centresculturels.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
dgacco@centresculturels.ca |
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| Description: |
L'Assemblée des centres culturels de l'Ontario a été fondée en 1978. Elle regroupe et représente les 39 centres culturels de l'Ontario. L'ACCO favorise les échanges entre ses membres et promouvoit avec force leur existence en Ontario français. L'ACCO est dirigée par un Conseil d'administration formé de 6 membres élus à l'Assemblée générale annuelle. Nous vous invitons à consulter "Votre équipe" afin de mieux connaître les gens qui vous représentent auprès de diverses instances. L'Assemblée des centres culturels de l'Ontario (l'ACCO) a pour mission de promouvoir et de valoriser les intérêts collectifs des centres culturels et communautaires de l'Ontario, dans toute leur diversité. |
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ASSOCIATION OF CANADIAN TRAVEL AGENTS (ACTA) |
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| Phone: |
(613) 237-3657 |
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| Website: |
http://www.acta.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
actacan@acta.ca |
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| Description: |
Established in 1977, the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA), is a national trade association representing the retail travel sector of Canada's tourism industry. ACTA is an industry-led, non profit, membership based organization. |
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ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF APPLIED ARTS & TECHNOLOGY OF ONTARIO (ACAATO) |
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| Phone: |
(416) 596-0744 |
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| Website: |
http://www.acaato.on.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
homer@acaato.on.ca |
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| Description: |
ACAATO is an advocacy and marketing association of the 24 Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology of Ontario. Its mandate is to advance a strong college system for Ontario. The Association represents the collective views of college Boards, Chairs and Presidents. |
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ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL MANAGERS, CLERKS AND TREASURERS OF ONTARIO (AMCTO) |
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| Phone: |
(905) 602-4294 |
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| Website: |
http://www.amcto.com |
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| Contact Email: |
amcto@amcto.com |
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| Description: |
AMCTO is the premier association for those in professions directly related to municipal government. Created in 1938, AMCTO has grown to become the largest voluntary professional association for the municipal sector in Ontario. |
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ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES OF ONTARIO (AMO) |
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| Phone: |
(416) 971-9856 |
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| Website: |
http://www.amo.on.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
amo@amo.on.ca |
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| Description: |
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is a non-profit organization representing the municipal order of government and provides a variety of services and products to members and non-members. |
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ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO ROAD SUPERVISORS (AORS) |
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| Phone: |
(519) 461-1271 |
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| Website: |
http://www.aors.on.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
admin@aors.on.ca |
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| Description: |
The Association of Ontario Road Supervisors is the governing body of various local associations that consist of Road Superintendents, Supervisors, Managers and Forepersons representing the Cities, Towns, Villages, Townships, and Counties in related geographic areas of Ontario. There are currently 38 local associations throughout the province. Their purpose is to provide a means of sharing up to date information concerning road construction, maintenance, available equipment, and promote the exchange of ideas to and between municipalities in Ontario. |
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ASSOCIATION OF SUMMER THEATRES ROUND ONTARIO (ASTRO) |
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| Phone: |
(416) 408-4556 |
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| Website: |
http://www.summertheatre.org |
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| Contact Email: |
info@summertheatre.org |
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| Description: |
The ASSOCIATION OF SUMMER THEATRES 'ROUND ONTARIO (ASTRO), founded in 1985, is a network of professional theatres committed to the support, growth, and cultivation of summer theatre in Ontario. By fostering partnerships, developing collaborative marketing strategies, sharing information and networking with a creative, co-operative spirit, ASTRO provides vital artistic and economic opportunities for all of its participants. Members of ASTRO are dedicated to producing quality entertainment and to developing active partnerships in their respective communities in order to enhance both the economic and cultural life of Ontario. |
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ATTRACTIONS ONTARIO |
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| Phone: |
(416) 868-4386 |
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| Website: |
http://www.attractionsontario.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
tyoung@attractionsontario.ca |
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| Description: |
Attractions Ontario is a private, not-for-profit association that was created exclusively to promote the interests of public and private-sector attractions in Ontario. Our primary mandate is to be responsive to the needs of our members, and assist them in meeting the challenges and opportunities faced in this area of the tourism industry. Founded in 1983, we differ from other tourism organizations because we focus only on attractions - whether they are natural sites, man-made facilities, or other types of areas that generate visitation. |
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BACKPACKERS HOSTELS CANADA |
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| Phone: |
(807) 983-2042 |
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| Website: |
http://www.backpackers.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
info@backpackers.ca |
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| Description: |
Backpackers Hostels Canada is a network of independent hostels across Canada. Through our website you can learn more about the hostelling industry in Canada, plan your adventure across Canada by finding hostels in our database of hostels across Canada, and communicate with others in the industry through our forums. |
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CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF FOODSERVICE PROFESSIONALS (CAPF) |
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| Phone: |
(416) 422-3431 |
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| Website: |
http://www.cfsea.com |
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| Contact Email: |
national@cafp.com |
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| Description: |
CAFP is a unique organization. It encompasses all areas of the food service industry. Our membership includes chefs, dietitians, suppliers, managers, owners and students. Our goal is to increase the professionalism and education opportunities for all persons that choose the food service industry as a career. |
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CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS (CAZA) |
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| Phone: |
(613) 567-0099 |
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| Website: |
http://www.caza.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
rpurdy@bc200.org |
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| Description: |
The Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums is a non-profit organization established to promote the welfare of and encourage the advancement and improvement of zoology, recreation, education, conservation and science. |
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CANADIAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION |
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| Phone: |
(905) 525-1520 |
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| Website: |
http://www.caa.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
info@caascu.ca |
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| Description: |
We are your supplier of Travel Packages, Car Rental, Discount Hotels, Insurance Quotes and more. |
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CANADIAN AUTOMOBILE SPORT CLUBS - ONTARIO REGION (CASC-OR) |
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| Phone: |
(416) 667-9500 |
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| Website: |
http://www.casc.on.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
office@casc.on.ca |
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| Description: |
Our "Not For Profit" organization is made up of 30 member clubs within Ontario. The CASC-OR sanctions events, licences competitors, sets safety standards and handles administrative matters. |
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CANADIAN FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION |
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| Phone: |
(905) 625-2896 |
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| Website: |
http://www.cfa.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
info@cfa.ca |
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| Description: |
The Canadian Franchise Association is dedicated to encouraging and promoting ethical franchising in Canada. The CFA represents over 350 franchise companies and the professionals who support this way of doing business. |
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CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF TRAVEL COUNSELLORS |
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| Phone: |
(416) 484-4450 |
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| Website: |
http://www.citc.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
info@citc.ca |
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| Description: |
CITC advances the professional development of travel counsellors and managers, promotes national industry designations, and provides travel information to consumers. |
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CANADIAN MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION |
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| Phone: |
(613) 567-0099 |
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| Website: |
http://www.museums.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
info@museums.ca |
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| Description: |
The Canadian Museums Association is the national organization for the advancement of the Canadian museum community. We exist to unite, represent and serve museums and museum workers across Canada. We work passionately for the advancement, growth and stability of the museum community in Canada. |
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CANADIAN PARKS AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION |
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| Phone: |
(613) 523-5315 |
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| Website: |
http://www.cpra.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
cpra@cpra.ca |
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| Description: |
The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) is a national voluntary-sector organization dedicated to realizing the full potential of parks and recreation services as a major contributor to community health and vibrancy. Our members are parks and recreation professionals represented in over 2600 communities in Canada. |
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CANADIAN RESTAURANT AND FOODSERVICES ASSOCIATION (CRFA) |
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| Phone: |
(416) 923-8416 |
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| Website: |
http://www.crfa.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
info@crfa.ca |
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| Description: |
The Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association is one of the largest business associations in Canada. Since its founding in 1944, CRFA has grown to represent more than 25,000 members. Members include restaurants, bars, hotels, caterers, institutions, educators and foodservice suppliers. CRFA's mission is to create a favourable business environment and deliver tangible value to our members in all sectors of Canada's foodservice industry. |
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