Sector Profile
The City of Brampton is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by investments in technology, entrepreneurship and its Innovation District—attracting a growing number of companies and skilled workers to the city.
The city is located in the centre of the Canadian Innovation Corridor, the second-largest Tech Cluster in North America.
In the centre of Canada’s Innovation Corridor, Brampton’s award-winning Innovation District is a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Home to a network of companies, educational institutions, incubators and accelerators in the heart of downtown, the Innovation District supports tech-enabled businesses at all stages of development.
This company plays a pivotal role in managing the delivery of Air Canada flights worldwide. With over 36,000 employees globally, their presence is a significant economic driver for Brampton.
This company is a leading Canadian telecom giant and has established a transformative presence in the heart of Brampton’s downtown core. With 3,000 employees now operating out of a state-of-the-art, 200,000-square-foot mixed-use office and retail space in the Innovation District, Rogers is actively broadening access to top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within Canada’s Innovation Corridor.
A global leader in imaging and optical products, operates its state-of-the-art headquarters in Brampton. The facility supports innovation in cameras, printers, and digital solutions.
MDA is a leading Canadian space technology company with significant presence in Brampton. Its global headquarters and Centre of Excellence for space robotics features state of the art labs, manufacturing, research and development, assembly and test facilities.
It also houses a unique Space Robotics Mission Control Centre, enabling MDA to provide critical on-orbit operations capabilities to commercial and government customers worldwide.
A leading provider of advanced distribution management system (ADMS) software for electric, water, and gas utilities. Headquartered in Brampton, Survalent empowers utilities around the world to deliver reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy through smart grid solutions.
Headquartered in Brampton, Loblaw’s world-class facility employs over 4,000 people and supports one of Canada’s largest food and retail operations.
Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, Canon Canada Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A. Inc., is a leading provider of consumer and business-to-business digital imaging solutions. Innovation and cutting-edge technology have been essential ingredients in Canon’s success. Canon Canada Inc. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 per cent Canadian-based service and support for all the products it distributes.
Canon Canada is proud to celebrate 50 years of business success, learning and community participation in Canada. Now we are thinking about the next 50 years and the new horizons we will explore, drawing on our existing strengths in customer service, innovation and sales, to position ourselves for the future. In doing so, we will build our company, continue to invest in our community, and move technology forward.
The new technologies, services and solutions showcased at the inaugural Open House event in 2023 are part of the expansion of Canon Canada in business areas including material sciences, AI and environmental technology, virtual reality, Managed IT, as well as its continued innovation in core areas of expertise such as imaging, printing, software and solutions.
Since 1973, Canon Canada has been a leading provider in digital imaging and optical product technology. “As a thriving hub for technology and innovation, we are delighted to have Canon Canada play an integral role in creating jobs within our community. It is a great honour to celebrate this significant achievement with you. We look forward to continuing to work together while inspiring innovation for the future.
– Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
Inside Canon Canada’s Headquarters in Brampton during 50th anniversary open house event, November 2023.
A thriving Hub for Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship
Designed to bring people together to brainstorm, kick-start projects, and help take start-ups from early-stage incubated companies to established thriving businesses.
Provides a forum for members to exchange information, experiences and promote the understanding, development and practice of managing information and data as a key enterprise asset.
Provides assistance to enhance Canada’s innovation performance and investment and be efficient and competitive within the marketplace.
OCE works in collaboration with Innovation Networks to connect Ontario-based industry to research expertise in Ontario to directly support the growth and development of ICT entrepreneurs and start-ups.
Works with an extensive network of partners to help entrepreneurs launch and grow innovative technology companies. MaRS also offers high-growth fintech and commerce start-ups the most comprehensive set of resources in Canada.
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade provides programs to attract and retain business and economic development in the province of Ontario, through research and development funding, business advisory services, start-up programs for youth and skills development.
RIC Centre provides services to technology start-ups through a comprehensive range of services, including training incubation facilities and networking.
Brampton is on the leading edge of cybersecurity and is home to the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, a national centre for innovation and collaboration in cybersecurity. The catalyst provides training and certification, commercial acceleration, and support for cyber scale-ups, applied research and development, and public education.
Brampton is home to Sheridan’s renowned ICT Program in Applied Science and Technology.
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