In many ways, Ontario is the center of most activity in Canada and has created a hub of economic, social, and political opportunities. In fact, the Federal government is the single largest employer of Ontarians.
Ontario has a diverse economy, with the main exports being automobile, machinery, and electrical parts. Most big car brand names are manufactured here, including Chrysler, Ford, and Honda.
Mining has been an economic factor for over 130 years, supplying the world with more than 30 kinds of metal and minerals. The many rivers in the province have created numerous opportunities in the hydroelectric energy field, with much of the country’s electricity originating here.
Southern Ontario provides fertile ground for the effective production of small grains and fruit farming, especially close to the beautiful Niagara Peninsula.