Statistics Canada, the nation's federal statistical website, shows us that as of 2006, 38+% of all Canadian residents live in the Province of Ontario. At that time, the population of Ontario was also increasing faster than the national average. This indicates the possibility of economic health and a number of job openings drawing residents the to province. Over 242,000 First Nations residents call Ontario home as well.

The Greater Toronto Metropolitan Area (GTA) was organized in 1998 when city government gathered together five smaller suburban areas under related umbrella legislation: Etobicoke, Scarborough, York, North York, and East York. Accomplishing this amalgamation made Toronto the largest city in North America. It is also became a huge tourist mecca. Further, by 2009, a full 50% of Toronto residents are immigrants form elsewhere and this speaks to many good things in the city that draw individuals, families, and business to the area. After World War II, international peoples moved to Toronto in droves. It has a cosmopolitan atmosphere today, with over 100 languages spoken in its streets, a gigantic Chinatown, and other interesting ethic neighborhoods.

Toronto has a colorful history in its over-the-top mayor Mel Lastman, a former appliance salesman. He likely reminded folks of the plaid-dressed Eugene Levy character on Second City TV – a song-and-dance used car salesman named Al Peck who quipped in commercials that “Every car has a story.” All good fun - if you don’t get too close – and Mr. Levy also happens to be Canadian – from Hamilton, Ontario. Great fun. Mel Lastman Square honors former Mayor Lastman with 20,000 sq. ft. of open space and attractons.

The motto of Toronto, written by the local tourist board is Toronto – You Belong Here. David Miller became Mayor in 2003 and put Toronto on a course for increasing economic development by attracting new business to the metro area, improving services and infrastructure (Yonge-Dundas Square - free events in 2009) and advocating for minorities of every stripe. In addition, he has impacted gang activity positively through his own Racial Diversity Secretariat, new to the city after his election. He has been more socially progressive, in comparison to former Mayor Lastman’s salesmanship.

First Nations peoples migrated eastward from the Pacific Northwest and arrived in the Toronto area about 9,000 – 10,000 BC or somewhat earlier. French explorers arrived and created New France, but were overtaken by the British to form Upper Canada in what is now Ontario. This single province holds over 38% of the total Canadian Population in 2009 – 2010 and is the major workforce development area in Canada. After the American Revolution, British Loyalists had gathered in Ontario, purchasing land from Mississauga Nation (Toronto Land Purchase of 1787) and settling to create provinces and cities for the future. The land that became Toronto became the provincial capital of Ontario and there was so much mud in the streets and land parcels that it was dubbed “Muddy York.”

Famous Yonge Street, the longest road in the world according to Guinness World Records, seems nearly always to have existed and a stagecoach line began operating along this route as early as 1828. A dozen years before this, First Nations allies/troops of the British were parceled onto First Native reserves and more closely controlled by the federal and provincial governments. Today, all bands of Mohawk Nation are recognized as part of an Official First Nation in Canada and Ontario and are quite active politically; compared to Mohawk Nation in the US, recognized in only one band on the same reservation that crossed into New York State. Yonge Street attracted new department stores and small businesses in the late 1800s and business increased through the 1900s, although a recession hit in the mid-1990s.

Projecting Population and Employment to 2031 in a Mature Urban Area is a detailed government document providing for the continued development of Toronto City and the GTA. Employment is expected to grow in Accommodations & Food Services, Education & Health, Government, and Business Services, Job Listings since February 2009 and in June of 2009 reflect significant growth in Business Services, particularly Finance-related.

As reported by Marketwire.com, data collected by the Toronto Board of trade (est. 1845) fuond that at the end of 2007 the following companies employed more than 10,000 workers each. Altogether, Toronto supports over 150,000 businesses.

PUBLIC SECTOR

Canada Post Corporation - in the Central Region.
Government - City of Toronto
Ontario Power Generation
Peel District School Board
Toronto District School Board
Toronto Transit Commission
University of Toronto - funded 1927 and research-oriented.
York University

FINANCE

Bank of Nova Scotia
BMO Financial Group
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
RBC Financial Group
TD Bank Financial Group

RETAIL

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Canada Company - A&P groceries, other
Hudson's Bay Company
Loblaw Companies Limited
McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Ltd.
Shoppers Drug Mart / Pharmaprix

COMMUNICATIONS

BellCanada
ROGERS

MANUFACTURING

General Motors of Canada Limited
Magna International Inc.

TRANSPORTATION

Air Canada

1. Live-in Caregivers - Nannies, pets, some tutoring and household management, etc. $10 - $12 or more plus room and board. Qualifications vary, but High School Diploma is often the highest needed, along with CPR/First Aid and some other short certifications.
2. Financial Analysts
3. Senior Financial Analysts
4. Project Managers
5. Business Analysts
6. Sales Representatives
7. Administrative Assistants
8. Controllers - Accounting/finance.
9. Business Systems Analysts
10. Receptionists

The large numbers of workers need in Finance and Business indicate a growing economy.

Caregivers/nannies are in high demand to allow workers to continue to succeed.

Additional large listings:

1. Customer Service Representatives
2. Bilingual Customer Service Representatives
3. Lawyers
4. Government Jobs
5. Account Managers
6. Executive Assistants