1. Toronto region is the only growing metro region in north America
The region welcomes about 100,000 new residents every year. Canada’s skills-based immigration system ensures many are highly skilled
53%
13%
22%
27%
29%
Source: Statistics Canada (Toronto & Montreal Census Metropolitan Areas) and US Census (US Metropolitan Statistical Areas) for US Cities, 1991 for Canadian Cities

2. Toronto region: A global Cluster
Toronto region has a solid foundation for dynamic growth.
We have the scale and scope to place among the world’s top human health science clusters.
Source: Jones, Lang, LaSalle. Life Sciences Cluster Report 2014
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3. Toronto Region human health + sciences cluster
North
Downtown
“High Tech Capital”
100 ICT companies
1 university, 3 colleges
Multinational generic, digital and medical device companies
Neutraceutical and manufacturing operations
“Discovery district”
9 research hospitals, 10 community hospitals
3 universities, 3 colleges, 37 research institutes
160 biotechnology and medical device companies
east
West
“Advanced manufacturing”
Multinational generics and digital companies
Laboratories, manufacturing and warehousing operations
1 university campus, 3 hospitals
“Pill Hill”
30 multinational pharma and medical device companies
30+ small and medium biotechnology and medical device companies
Laboratories, manufacturing and warehousing operations
1 university campus, 1 college, 6 hospitals
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4. Global clinical trials World-leading Academic & Translational research
Perfect mix of science, business and lifestyle in the only growing metro region
A centre for
Global clinical trials
World-leading Academic
& Translational research
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5. Toronto Region areas of expertise/Assets
THERAPEUTIC AREA EXPERTISE
CANCER
NEUROSCIENCE
CHRONIC DISEASES
Cellular and Regenerative Medicine
Genomics
Imaging and Medical Devices
Digital and Informatics
TECHNOLOGY VEHICLE EXPERTISE

6. Advanced business environment
Lower Cost of doing business
Source: Competitive Alternatives, KPMG’s Guide to International Business Location Costs Edition
Canada has a cost advantage compared to U.S. The 3 major U.S. health sciences clusters are above the U.S. baseline for costs of doing business (Boston, NY, SF)
Source: KPMG. Competitive Alternatives: 2014 Edition. Pp