A place where your business will grow and prosper.
Our Municipalities
Located in Eastern Ontario, Canada, the St. Lawrence Corridor is comprised of the seven municipalities along the St. Lawrence River
Quality
of Life
Higher quality of life with a lower cost of living in comparison to other regions in Ontario and across the country.
LOCATION PRICE
ADVANTAGES
Purchase & lease of industrial land and capital assets is 25% less than the GTA and 30% less than New York State.
Transportation
& proximity
Close proximity and access to major domestic and international markets with access to international airports and waterways.
LABOUR &
WORKFORCE
Educated, accessible workforce. Home to some of the top performing high schools in the province, 3 colleges & 4 universities.
Why Choose the St. Lawrence Corridor
The St. Lawrence Corridor provides everything your business needs to be globally competitive. Find strategic access to global markets, an innovative and collaborative industrial community, and highly skilled talent in an affordable region. A destination of businesses on the rise.
Our Services
Firms interested in locating in the region can expect professional, dedicated support.
Success Stories
News & Events
The Electronic Vehicle Supply Chain is Transforming our Economy – Are We Ready?
Electronic vehicles, lithium battery manufacturing and battery component assembling are a growing phenomenon across Ontario, one that is transforming our economy and our workforce. Over the past year the province of Ontario has attracted billions of investment dollars from leading global companies such as Stellantis, Umicore and Volkswagen into communities like Essex County, London-St. Thomas, […]
5 Steps To Rethink Eastern Ontario’s Housing Challenge
Across Eastern Ontario we are dealing with a housing challenge. Affordability continues to remain an issue for young families and essential workers as prices in the region remain stubbornly high. Moreover, the housing supply remains at an all-time low. These issues are complicated by an aging population living in an aging housing stock that requires […]
Year-End Report 2022
I’m happy to share the Year End Report for the St. Lawrence Corridor Economic Development Commission. 2022 was a highwater mark for economic progress and job creation across the region. While we transition back to a more pre-pandemic “normal” in terms of business operations; the SLCEDC continued to deliver a high return on investment and strong […]
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