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Automotive Sector Economic Symposium
Stephen Morris, M.A.E.S., Ec.D.Rural Policy Advisor
Economic Development Policy Branch
March 28, 2008
4%
In 2006 Simcoe and Muskoka accounted for 4% of the
provincial population (480,000).(Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)
11.5%
From 2001-2006 the population growth rate of Simcoe & Muskoka
was 11.5%, almost double the provincial rate.
(Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)
16%
From 2001-2006 the size of Simcoe and Muskoka labour force increased by 35,600 to 258,000.
(Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)
5.7%
In 2006, the unemployment rate for Simcoe & Muskoka was 5.7%.
(Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)
#1
In 2006, the manufacturing sector was the largest sector in Muskoka
& Simcoe representing 14.4% of employment.
(Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)
-1%
From 2001-2006 the manufacturing sector in Simcoe and Muskoka declined by 550 to
37,200. (Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)
In 2001, 7% of Ontario’s auto sector jobs were located in
Simcoe and Muskoka (11,200)(Source: Statistics Canada, 2001 Census)
7%
7%
In 2001, the auto sector accounted for 7% of employment in Simcoe and Muskoka (11,200).
(Source: Statistics Canada, 2001 Census)
Level of Specialization in the Auto Parts Sector 2001
(Source: REDDI Website & Statistics Canada, 2001)
4%
In 2007, 4% of businesses in Ontario were located in Simcoe and Muskoka Counties (34,100)
(source: Canadian Business Patterns, June 2007)
5%
In 2007, 5% of Ontario Auto Manufacturing and Parts
businesses were located in Simcoe & Muskoka (33
businesses)(source: Canadian Business Patterns, June 2007)
10%
In 2007, 10% of Ontario Auto Manufacturing and Parts businesses with over 500
employees were located in Simcoe & Muskoka
(source: Canadian Business Patterns, June 2007)