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Fast Facts
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350,723
Population in 2023 (York Region Population Estimates)
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19,734
Businesses with employees (2023)
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Labour force of 3.9 million within a one-hour drive (2023)
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$17 Billion
In construction value of building permits issued by the City of Vaughan since 2014
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Vaughan Economic and Business Update – July 2025
July 17, 2025
The national Consumer Price Index rose 1.7 per cent year-over-year in May, recording no change from a 1.7 per cent increase in April.
Business Climate & Trends

Vaughan Economic and Business Update – June 2025
June 19, 2025
The national Consumer Price Index rose 1.7 per cent year-over-year in April, showing deceleration from the 2.3 per cent year-over-year increase in March.
Productivity, Competitiveness & Growth

Vaughan Accommodation Occupancy Rate Update – Q1 2025
June 9, 2025
Cumulative year-to-date room nights sold at the end of Q1 2025 was 125,364.
News
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Discover new ARTonBOXES across Vaughan
July 23, 2025
Did you know you can find beautiful original artwork outside, across Vaughan? Fifteen new art designs themed around the ART of HEALING have been installed on traffic signal boxes as part...

‘AI snowplows and AR for firefighters’: Here’s how Markham and Vaughan are testing the future of city streets
June 11, 2025
Imagine artificial intelligence helping cities clear snow more efficiently, or firefighters using augmented reality headsets to see through smoke.

Big investments into one of Vaughan’s arts and culture gems
April 11, 2025
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection has received two major funding commitments from the provincial and federal governments to support upgrades and modernization to the gallery.
Featured Events
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Sales Trends of 2026: What Brick-and-Mortar Businesses Need to Know
September 17, 2025, By Vaughan Economic Development
What does the future of selling look like—and is your business ready? In this forward-looking session, we’ll explore the emerging trends expected to reshape the sales landscape in 2026, and how brick-and-mortar...
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Business Planning Launchpad Series (1 of 4): Ideation and Market Research
October 7, 2025, By Vaughan Economic Development
Vaughan Business and Entrepreneurship Centre (VBEC) presents this four-part workshop series that will help you work on your business plan and create a viable budget and financial projections for your business....
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