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London

Quick Facts
Province: Ontario
Population: 459,700

London is a city of diverse and contrasting strengths—rural farming roots, a world-class university, a growing IT industry, historical roots in finance and insurance, and a highly productive automotive and food processing industry. Canada’s 10th largest city is strategically located between three US border crossings, providing ready access to the US market and ensuring its appeal to investors worldwide.

Key Advantages

  • Established ICT sector made up of more than 400 internet technology companies focused in interactive game development, manufacturing plant floor software, financial service
  • Home to Ontario’s largest cluster of digital gaming companies
  • Key agri-food producing region thanks to its easy access to nearby farms, dairies and other raw food sources that have attracted almost 90 companies to the area
  • 6 major automotive manufacturers and over 60 auto parts suppliers within 60km
  • Research and development abilities continue to grow and employ over 18,000 people at London hospitals and research institutions, including over 2,000 researchers
  • More than $220 million is granted to research activities at The University of Western Ontario (Western), the Lawson Health Research Institute, and the Robarts Research Institute
  • Major research institutes include CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics), Canadian R&D Centre for Probiotics, London Regional Genomics Centre, and The National Research Council (NRC)
  • Western, the world-renowned Richard Ivey School of Business and Fanshawe College ensure an ongoing supply of a talent-rich workforce and entrepreneurial spirit that position London at the leading edge
  • London International Airport passenger service with 24 hour cargo service, and CN and CP rail provides businesses with numerous transportation options
  • Home of The Southern Crop Protection and Food Research Centre and Parmalat Canada R&D facilities, the largest dairy research facility in the country

Sector Strengths

  • Advanced Manufacturing, including automotive parts
  • Life Sciences and Healthcare
  • Information Technology
  • Agri-food