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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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$16 Billion
In construction value of building permits issued by the City of Vaughan since 2013
Insights
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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.
Business Climate & Trends
Vaughan Economic and Business Update – May 2025
May 8, 2025
The national Consumer Price Index rose 2.3 per cent year-over-year in March, a slowdown compared to the 2.6 per cent increase in February.
Business Climate & Trends
Trends and issues in land and real estate development – What you missed from LandPRO Conference 2025
April 22, 2025
The LandPRO Conference brings together more than 1,000 top land professionals to learn insights, strategies, and issues affecting the land industry.
News
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‘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.
Four smart mobility businesses take part in OVIN Demonstration Zone in Vaughan
April 4, 2025
The City of Vaughan is pleased to welcome four businesses to the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) Demonstration Zone, which provides entrepreneurs, innovators and visionaries with an opportunity to safely test...
Featured Events
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Business Planning Launchpad Series (1 of 4): Ideation and Market Research
July 3, 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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Explore Alternative Streams of Revenue for Brick and Mortar Businesses
July 8, 2025, By Vaughan Economic Development
Are you an entrepreneur who wants to feel more prepared with a diverse plan for sales? You know you need to do things differently but are not quite sure where to...
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