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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 Economic and Business Update – February 2025
February 21, 2025
The national Consumer Price Index rose 1.8 per cent year-over-year in December, following a 1.9 per cent increase in November.
Productivity, Competitiveness & Growth
Vaughan Accommodation Occupancy Rate Update – Q3 2024
January 17, 2025
Cumulative year-to-date (YTD) room nights sold at the end of Q3 2024 was 433,070. The number of room nights sold in Q3 2024 was 6.5% higher compared to last quarter (Q2...
Productivity, Competitiveness & Growth
Vaughan Accommodation Occupancy Rate Update – Q2 2024
January 17, 2025
Cumulative year-to-date (YTD) room nights sold at the end of Q2 2024 was 275,383. The number of room nights sold in Q2 2024 was 16.2% higher compared to last quarter (Q1...
News
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ARTonBOXES: Call for artist submissions
January 6, 2025
The City of Vaughan is committed to integrating art into the public realm by fostering a creative environment where artistic talent can flourish. That’s why we have put out a call...
Urban Innovation Making an Impact: Building a Future-Ready City
January 3, 2025
The City of Vaughan takes a design-thinking approach to solving complex urban challenges — a problem-solving framework that prioritizes user-centred solutions and creativity. It does this through a three-step process.
OVIN Demonstration Zone showcases smart mobility and transportation solutions in Vaughan!
November 14, 2024
The City of Vaughan is thrilled to welcome the inaugural cohort of demonstrations showcasing automotive and mobility technologies through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) Demonstration Zone.
Featured Events
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Entrepreneur Essentials: Start-Up 101: Regulations, Registering & Licenses
March 19, 2025, By Vaughan Economic Development
Join the Vaughan Business & Entrepreneurship Centre (VBEC) team for a group session on all you need to know about regulations, business licenses, and the steps to registering your business. We...
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Vaughan Summer Company Info Session
March 27, 2025, By Vaughan Economic Development
Are you a student 15 to 29 years old and want to start and operate a full-time business over the summer? Access mentorship from Vaughan’s business community, tools, services and...
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