These are just some of the many life sciences companies who have chosen Ontario to expand their operations in. Our government has set an ambitious target of growing employment in the life sciences sector to 85,000 by 2030, up from 72,000. To achieve this target, we released Ontario’s Life Sciences Strategy, Taking Life Sciences to the Next Level, the first strategy in over a decade. We recently announced Phase 2, an all-of-government approach that will position Ontario to be a leading life sciences hub for decades to come. Ontario’s automotive and life sciences sectors are just some of the sectors that have seen rapid growth since we came to office. Our government remains laser-focused on ensuring the conditions are there for companies to invest, expand, and create jobs in every sector and every region of our economy. LOOKING FORWARD Today, there are 850,000 more men and women working than before. Investments from domestic and global companies are flowing into our province at unprecedented levels. Businesses and investors look to Ontario as a beacon of hope. They know our province has everything they need to be successful and that is why we are seeing so many companies choosing Ontario as the destination to grow their operations. While our economy has made significant progress since 2018, there is more work to be done. We are going to continue to ensure the conditions are there for businesses to succeed and create more good-paying jobs for local communities across the province. Our message to companies from across the world has been clear: Ontario is open for business and there is no better place to invest and expand. 24 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 03
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