Automotive Sector Economic Symposium

Stephen Morris, M.A.E.S., Ec.D.Rural Policy Advisor

Economic Development Policy Branch

March 28, 2008

1%

Muskoka District and Simcoe County account for 1% of the

Province’s land mass.

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)

% Population Change 2001 to 2006

(source: Statistics Canada, Census 2006)

16%

From 2001-2006 the size of Simcoe and Muskoka labour force increased by 35,600 to 258,000.

(Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)

Annual % Change of Employment 2001 to

2006(source: Statistics Canada, Census 2006)

5.7%

In 2006, the unemployment rate for Simcoe & Muskoka was 5.7%.

(Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)

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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)

www.reddi.gov.on.ca

Potential Next Steps

Business Retention & Expansion

Automotive Sector Economic Symposium

Stephen Morris, M.A.E.S., Ec.D.Rural Policy Advisor

Economic Development Policy Branch

March 28, 2008