 | 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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ONTARIO HOSTELRY INSTITUTE (OHI) |
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| Phone: |
(416) 363-3401 |
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| Website: |
http://www.ohischolarships.com |
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| Contact Email: |
contactus@theohi.ca |
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| Description: |
The Ontario Hostelry Institute was established in 1977 by hospitality industry leaders concerned over the scarcity of well-trained and educated hospitality professionals. With initial funding from the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities, the Institute embarked on its first major project a successful fundraising campaign which results in a new campus for the Centre for Hospitality and Tourism at George Brown College. Today the Institute undertakes various projects whose primary objectives are to serve as catalysts in raising standards of post-secondary hospitality programs; to serve as an advocate for the industry in matters relating to post-secondary education and training including apprenticeship; and to promote and recognize professional excellence in Canada’s food service-hospitality industry. |
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ONTARIO MAPLE SYRUP PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION (OMSPA) |
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| Phone: |
(519) 674-4000 |
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| Website: |
http://www.ontariomaple.com |
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| Contact Email: |
office@ontariomaple.com |
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| Description: |
The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association (OMSPA) was formed in 1966. Over 400 Ontario producers are active in 11 district or local organizations. A provincial executive committee oversees five provincial program committees: Finance, Marketing and Promotion, Membership/Communication, Quality Assurance, and Research and Tech Transfer. Each district or local has its own executive and some have program committees. OMSPA is a member of the North American Maple Syrup Council. |
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ONTARIO MARINA OPERATORS ASSOCIATION (OMOA) |
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| Phone: |
888-547-6662 |
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| Website: |
http://www.omoa.com |
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| Contact Email: |
omoa@omoa.com |
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| Description: |
OMOA is an association of over 600 marinas, marine dealers, yacht clubs, and associated companies, working together since 1967 with a common goal of promoting recreational boating in Ontario. |
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ONTARIO MOTORCOACH ASSOCIATION (OMCA) |
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| Phone: |
(416) 229-6622 |
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| Website: |
http://www.omca.com |
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| Contact Email: |
info@omca.com |
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| Description: |
The Ontario Motor Coach Association's vision is to be a member-driven organization that is recognized by members, government officials, and industry stakeholders as a leader in the transportation and tourism industries, known for its integrity, commitment and philosophy of continuous improvement. The OMCA will be an indispensable business partner for bus and tour operators by creating opportunities to increase revenues and decrease expense by raising the profile of the industry and the quality of services delivered by members. By setting the standard for integrity, ethics, and quality service for its members, the OMCA will bring prestige to the industry through effective representation and delivery of quality services. |
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ONTARIO MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION (OMAA) |
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| Phone: |
(519) 642-1482 |
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| Website: |
http://www.omaa.on.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
omaa1@sympatico.ca |
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| Description: |
The Association provides up-to-date topical information to its membership through the publication of E-News – a one-page Newsletter sent to the membership on a regular basis. In addition, it holds a Spring Conference and Fall Workshop where topics of interest to Chief Administrative Officers are considered and information is exchanged. |
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ONTARIO MUSEUM ASSOCIATION (OMA) |
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| Phone: |
(416) 348-8672 |
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| Website: |
http://www.museumsontario.com |
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| Description: |
The Ontario Museum Association believes that museums are an integral and essential component of the cultural, social and economic fabric of the Province of Ontario where all people have access to knowledge and appreciation of, as well as participation in, heritage. Museums enrich the lives of individuals, creating better communities in which to live and work. The Association's role is to enhance the mission of museums as significant cultural resources in the service of Ontario society and its development. |
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ONTARIO NATURE |
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| Phone: |
(416) 444-8419 |
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| Website: |
http://www.ontarionature.org |
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| Contact Email: |
info@ontarionature.org |
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| Description: |
Ontario Nautre protects and restores natural habitats through research, education and conservation, connecting thousands of individuals and communities with nature. |
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ONTARIO PARKS ASSOCIATION (OPA) |
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| Phone: |
(905) 864-6182 |
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| Website: |
http://www.opassoc.on.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
opa@opassoc.on.ca |
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| Description: |
Ontario Parks Association (OPA) is committed to civic beautification, the advancement, protection and conservation of parks, open space and the environment as we practice "Protecting Tomorrow Today" in the province of Ontario. |
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ONTARIO PRIVATE CAMPGROUND ASSOCIATION (OPCA) |
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| Phone: |
(905) 947-9500 |
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| Website: |
http://www.campinginontario.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
opca@campinginontario.ca |
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| Description: |
The Ontario Private Campground Association is the representative body of privately owned campgrounds in Ontario. While every campground in Ontario is not a member, the more than 450 members are leaders in the development and promotion of camping in Ontario for the economic benefit of our province. The purpose of this non profit Association shall be to support and improve the operation of private campgrounds in the Province of Ontario by: encouraging standards, disseminating information, and by representation in the tourist industry and at all levels of government. |
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ONTARIO RECREATION FACILITIES ASSOCIATION INC. (ORFA) |
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| Phone: |
(416) 426-7016 |
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| Website: |
http://www.orfa.com |
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| Contact Email: |
info@orfa.com |
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| Description: |
The Ontario Recreation Facilities Association Inc. is a provincially-recognized, not-for-profit, volunteer-driven organization with over 4,000 card bearing members. Membership within the O.R.F.A. stems primarily from representatives of the following sectors: municipalities, educational institutions, government agencies, First Nations, community recreation boards, private recreation facilities and business and industry. The Association provides a variety of services to its members including professional development activities, networking, regional information workshops, access to a recreation Facilities Library, formal accreditation through a Registration Program, trade shows and exhibits, a job search service, publications and resource information. |
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ONTARIO RECREATIONAL CANOEING ASSOCIATION (ORCA) |
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| Phone: |
(416) 426-7016 |
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| Website: |
http://www.orca.on.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
info@orca.on.ca |
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| Description: |
The Ontario Recreational Canoeing Association (ORCA) was founded in order to promote the development of safe, competent and knowledgeable recreational canoeists. |
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ONTARIO RESTAURANT, HOTEL & MOTEL ASSOCIATION (ORHMA) |
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| Phone: |
(905) 361-0268 |
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| Website: |
http://www.orhma.com |
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| Contact Email: |
info@orhma.com |
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| Description: |
The Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association is the largest provincial hospitality Association in Canada. ORHMA represents the industry's interests at both the Provincial and Municipal levels of government. Through our specialized in-house government relations experts, our provincial Board of Directors and our local Regional Boards, the Association provides pertinent and timely advice on industry-specific issues to politicians across the province. |
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ONTARIO SAILING |
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(905) 572-7245 |
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| Website: |
http://www.ontariosailing.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
info@ontariosailing.ca |
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| Description: |
The Ontario Sailing Association is a not-for profit, volunteer organization committed to the promotion and development of all aspects of boating and sailing. OSA consists of over 170 member clubs, sailing schools and camps, who represent over 10,000 member families and services over 100,000 boaters. |
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ONTARIO SERVICE SAFETY ALLIANCE (OSSA) |
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| Phone: |
(416) 250-9111 |
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| Website: |
http://www.ossa.com |
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| Contact Email: |
info@ossa.com |
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| Description: |
The Ontario Service Safety Alliance is the designated Safe Workplace Association for the service sector in Ontario, delivering Health & Safety Consulting, training, products and services to a wide range of clients. |
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ONTARIO SNOW RESORTS ASSOCIATION (OSRA) |
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| Phone: |
(705) 443-5450 |
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| Website: |
http://www.skiontario.on.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
osra@skiontario.on.ca |
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| Description: |
The Mission of Ski Ontario is to meet the needs of the skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing public, to protect the legitimate interest of Member Alpine and Cross Country operators and to promote safe activity at all operations in the Province of Ontario. |
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ONTARIO SOUTH COAST AND BEYOND |
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| Phone: |
(905) 318-5932 |
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| Website: |
http://www.ontariossouthcoast.com |
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tourism@haldimandcounty.on.ca |
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| Description: |
Ontario's South Coast and Beyond is an independent, non-profit, industry-led organization of tourist operators and related service providers. Inaugurated in 1996, its board of directors represent s a broad range of sectors and area communities across Haldimand and Norfolk. Ontario's South Coast and Beyond will develop and promote tourism in Haldimand and Norfolk in cooperation with partners in the tourism industry. |
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ONTARIO TOURISM EDUCATION CORPORATION (OTEC) |
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| Phone: |
(416) 622-1975 |
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| Website: |
http://www.otec.org |
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| Contact Email: |
info@otec.org |
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| Description: |
The Ontario Tourism Education Corporation is a not-for-profit Human Resource Development company governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that services the training needs of Ontario's Tourism and Hospitality Industries. |
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ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL (OTC) |
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| Phone: |
(877) 668-7245 |
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| Website: |
http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca |
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| Contact Email: |
admin@ontariotrails.on.ca |
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| Description: |
The Ontario Trails Council (OTC) is a volunteer-led, charitable organization, promoting the creation, preservation, management and use of recreational trails in Ontario. |
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ONTARIO UNDERWATER COUNCIL (OUC) |
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| Phone: |
(416) 426-7033 |
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| Website: |
http://www.underwatercouncil.com |
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| Contact Email: |
ouc@underwatercouncil.com |
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| Description: |
For the past 46 years, the Ontario Underwater Council has worked to provide Ontario divers and dive clubs with the highest quality of services. Although the Council no longer receives monetary support from the government, it is still recognized as the provincial sport organization for scuba diving in Ontario and is still housed in the Ontario Sport & Recreation Centre. The Council continues to support and promote the sport of scuba diving in Ontario. |
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