 | 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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HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL ONTARIO EAST REGION |
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| Phone: |
(613) 234-3256 |
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| Website: |
http://www.hihostels.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
info.oer@hihostel.ca |
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| Description: |
Hostelling International-Canada (HI-Canada) is a non-for-profit association of travellers that has been established in Canada since 1933. HI-Canada is a member of the International Youth Hostel Federation, the largest member-based budget accommodation network on the planet operating 4,500 hostels in 60 countries. Our mission is to help all especially the young, gain greater understanding of peoples, places and cultures through hostelling. |
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HOTEL ASSOCIATION OF CANADA |
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| Phone: |
(613) 237-7149 |
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| Website: |
http://www.hotelassociation.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
info@hotelassociation.ca |
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| Description: |
Founded in 1913, the Hotel Association of Canada is the national organization representing the accommodation industry in Canada. Our membership encompasses the provincial and territorial hotel associations, the corporate hotel chains, independent hotels, motels and resorts and the many suppliers to the hotel industry. Our objective is to assist both our national and international members as they endeavor to enhance their competitiveness and achieve their bottom line. |
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INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION ASSOCIATION (IAPA) |
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| Phone: |
(416) 506-8888 |
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| Website: |
http://www.iapa.on.ca |
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| Description: |
IAPA is a not-for-profit, member-driven organization operating since 1917. Representing approximately 47,000 member firms and more than 1.5 million workers, IAPA is Canada's largest health and safety organization and has taken a leading role in the prevention of workplace injury and illness. |
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NORTHERN ONTARIO NATIVE TOURISM ASSOCIATION (NONTA) |
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| Phone: |
(807) 623-0497 |
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| Website: |
http://www.nonta.net |
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| Contact Email: |
info@nonta.net |
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| Description: |
NONTA is a non-profit corporation representing aboriginal owned and operated tourism operators and suppliers in Northern Ontario. NONTA works with its members to bring out visitors the very best in aboriginal tourism products, from eco-tourism, wilderness adventure, fishing to wildlife viewing and cultural/historical tours. |
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NORTHERN ONTARIO TOURIST OUTFITTERS ASSOCIATION (NOTOA) |
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| Phone: |
(705) 472-5552 |
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| Website: |
http://www.noto.net |
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| Contact Email: |
info@noto.net |
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| Description: |
Northern Ontario Tourist Outfitters (N.O.T.O.) is a non-profit association representing 464 member tourism operations. Our members operate lodges, resorts, camps, camping/trailer parks, canoe outfitters, and fly-in services located in the heart of the Canadian wilderness. Accommodations range from luxurious resorts to little log cabins. |
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ONTARIO ACCOMMODATION ASSOCIATION (OAA) |
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| Phone: |
(705) 745-4982 |
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| Website: |
http://www.ontarioaccommodation.com |
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| Contact Email: |
info@ontarioaccommodation.com |
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| Description: |
Ontario Accommodation Assocation - promoting the independent accommodation industry across Ontario with member locations all across the province. We are Canada's largest provincial non-profit association specializing in innkeepers. Over 1100 members totally over 23,000 guest rooms. |
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ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF ART GALLERIES (OAAG) |
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| Phone: |
(416) 598-0714 |
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| Website: |
http://www.oaag.org |
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| Contact Email: |
oaag@oaag.org |
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| Description: |
The Ontario Association of Art Galleries (OAAG) was established in 1968 to encourage the ongoing and cooperative development of the province's public art galleries, art museums, community galleries and related visual arts organizations. |
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ONTARIO CAMPING ASSOCIATION |
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| Phone: |
(416) 485-0425 |
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| Website: |
http://www.ontariocamps.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
info@ontariocamps.ca |
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| Description: |
For over 60 years, the Ontario Camping Association (OCA) has played an important leadership role in promoting and encouraging children’s and youth camping in Ontario. The OCA is a voluntary, non-profit organization that draws its membership from camps, individuals and like-minded organizations and agencies, all devoted to maintaining high standards for organized camping, and to sharing information and ideas that maintain these standards. |
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ONTARIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (OCC) |
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| Phone: |
(416) 482-5222 |
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| Website: |
http://www.occ.on.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
info@occ.on.ca |
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| Description: |
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is a federation of approximately 171 community Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade in addition to a growing corporate base. We serve both Community Chambers and Corporate Members in matters of provincial concern and provide a forum for discussion and the dissemination of views of our Members on matters of concern to the business community. |
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ONTARIO CRAFTS COUNCIL (OCC) |
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| Phone: |
(416) 925-4222 |
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| Website: |
http://www.craft.on.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
info@craft.on.ca |
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| Description: |
As a not-for-profit arts service organization, the Ontario Crafts Council promotes craft and advocates for craftspeople. It provides information, services and programming linking craft to designers, educators, collectors, the business community and the general public. |
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ONTARIO CYCLING ASSOCIATION (OCA) |
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| Phone: |
(416) 426-7416 |
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| Website: |
http://www.ontariocycling.org |
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| Contact Email: |
info@ontariocycling.org |
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| Description: |
The Ontario Cycling Association is the provincial governing body for Road, Track, and Cyclocross, Mountain Biking and BMX Racing in Ontario. |
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ONTARIO EAST TOURISM CORPORATION (OETC) |
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| Phone: |
1-800-567-3278 |
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| Website: |
http://www.ontarioeast.com |
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| Contact Email: |
info@ontarioeast.com |
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| Description: |
OETC actively supports the increase of tourism marketing impact of individuals, business enterprises, organizations, tourism councils and governmental agencies within Ontario East. To stimulate, encourage, and assist the effective operation and development of the tourism industry throughout Ontario East, with respect and due consideration for environmental integrity of the area. To increase the economic benefits of tourism to municipalities, communities, business enterprises and residents of Ontario East. To enhance awareness of the opportunities in Ontario East for social, recreational and cultural enrichment of tourists and residents alike. |
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ONTARIO EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION (OEF) |
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| Phone: |
(905) 709-6545 |
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| Website: |
http://www.horse.on.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
horse@horse.on.ca |
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| Description: |
The Ontario Equestrian Federation is the umbrella organization committed to equine welfare, and to providing leadership and support to the individuals, associations and industries in Ontario's horse community. |
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ONTARIO FARM AND COUNTRY ACCOMMODATIONS (OFCA) |
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| Phone: |
(613) 478-6078 |
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| Website: |
http://www.countryhosts.com |
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| Contact Email: |
paul.faires@sympatico.ca |
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| Description: |
The OFCA began in 1967 with 23 members. There are now more than 50 farm and country families who open their homes to visitors from around the world. OFCA is a self-supporting, accredited association whose members provide warm hospitality in country accommodations for guests seeking a unique getaway with the opportunity to experience rural culture, farming and the environment. |
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ONTARIO FARM FRESH MARKETING ASSOCIATION (OFFMA) |
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| Phone: |
(905) 841-9278 |
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| Website: |
http://www.ontariofarmfresh.com |
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| Contact Email: |
info@ontariofarmfresh.com |
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| Description: |
Ontario Farm Fresh Marketing Association was founded in 1973 as a non-profit, educational and promotional organization. Its general membership is made up of dedicated farmers with a keen interest in promoting the direct farm sales industry (roadside marketing and pick your own operations) and encouraging improvements and maintaining integrity in the industry. |
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ONTARIO FEDERATION OF ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES CLUBS (OFATV) |
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| Phone: |
(705) 422-1408 |
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| Website: |
http://www.ofatv.org |
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| Contact Email: |
info@ofatv.org |
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| Description: |
The Ontario Federation of All Terrain Vehicles (OFATV) provides information on recreational ATVing throughout the Province. |
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ONTARIO FEDERATION OF ANGLERS AND HUNTERS (OFAH) |
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| Phone: |
(705) 748-6324 |
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| Website: |
http://www.ofah.org |
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N/A |
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| Description: |
For more than 70 years, the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters has worked to ensure present and future generations can enjoy the province's lakes, streams, forests and wildlife. The O.F.A.H. maintains a steady course to protect Ontario's hunting and fishing heritage and promote conservation and wise use of our natural resources. |
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ONTARIO FEDERATION OF SNOWMOBILE CLUBS (OFSC) |
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| Phone: |
(705) 739-7669 |
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| Website: |
http://www.ofsc.on.ca |
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N/A |
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| Description: |
The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs was founded in 1967 as a non-profit organization to act on a provincial level for its member clubs. The OFSC is composed of the 250 local snowmobile clubs and their associations. These member clubs and the associations are operated by their dedicated volunteer members. With family membership now standing at approximately 200,000, OFSC is the largest snowmobiling organization in the world. |
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ONTARIO GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION (OGRA) |
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| Phone: |
(905) 795-2555 |
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| Website: |
http://www.ogra.org |
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| Contact Email: |
info@ogra.org |
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| Description: |
As one of Canada's largest municipal associations, Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) represents the transportation and public works-related concerns of 445 municipalities and many of the First Nations communities of Ontario. For over 100 years, this association has aided municipalities in their efforts to provide efficient and effective transportation systems. |
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ONTARIO HORSE RACING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (OHRIA) |
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| Phone: |
(905) 812-0168 |
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| Website: |
http://www.ohria.com |
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| Contact Email: |
ohria@ohria.com |
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| Description: |
The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association seeks to further promote the horse racing industry as a vital part of Ontario's lifestyle, heritage and agricultural economy. |
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