Welcome The City of Oshawa is charting a path of ambitious growth, anchored by thousands of new employment opportunities and welcoming many new companies to our community. Economic forecasts by the Conference Board of Canada project a very strong year ahead for the city at 4.7% GDP growth. Despite the pandemic’s impact, total building permits issued in 2021 are the second highest in Oshawa’s history at $564,582,600 with 11 new building records.
Table of Contents Strong Economic Fundamentals 2
Oshawa’s robust building activity and new construction records are a testament to the city’s economic resilience at an unprecedented time. Through Council, the Mayor’s Economic Recovery Task Force and Oshawa Loves Local campaign, we will continue to support and advocate for our business community.
Industrial Growth 4
Companies across the GTA continue to discover the value that Oshawa provides—the proximity to major markets, world-class research facilities and a pipeline of talent spanning 25,000 post-secondary students. A community exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest in.
Approved Developments 14
In addition to GM Canada’s hiring campaign of 1,800 in the fields of manufacturing, engineering and business, industrial tenants continue to fill Panattoni Development Company’s state-of-the-art facility. Major new employers such as Aosom Canada Inc. and GEODIS are hiring right now.
Company Growth 22
In Oshawa’s north end, Northwood Business Park presents the City’s next prime employment development opportunity. Approximately 500 acres of developable land designated for employment and commercial uses will attract further investment in proximity to our post- secondary institutions, with approved servicing from Durham Region.
Strategic Investments 28
With so many dynamic opportunities on the horizon, combined with a shift towards remote work, Oshawa residents have greater choice in choosing to work where they live, to spend more time with loved ones and to enjoy a lifestyle that has made our City one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. We look forward to shaping that future with you.
Developments Built and Under Construction 10
Proposed Developments 16
Innovations Driving the Future Economy 26
TeachingCity 30 Unique Assets 32 Continuous Investment in Talent 34 Downtown 36 Lifestyle 40
Hailey Wright Director, Economic Development Services City of Oshawa
Filming 44 taken before the COVID-19 pandemic i Photos do not reflect the protocols now in place.
Photo credit this page, 21 and 39: Matthew Shaver.
