POWERING THE
HEART OF CANADA’S ECONOMY
The Pearson Economic Zone
is Canada’s largest industrial employment hub spanning 200km² around the Airport. What began as an airport-driven region has evolved into the heartbeat of Canada’s economy.
FUELING:
500,000+ JOBS
1 in 7 workers in the GTA is employed in the zone, making it one of the country’s most concentrated centres of employment.
$80.2B IN GDP
Generating 7.3% of Ontario’s total GDP, the zone is one of the country’s most significant economic and industrial hubs.
18,000+ BUSINESSES
1 in 10 businesses in Ontario operates here, powering innovation, trade, and industry at scale.
FUELING:
SUPPORTING CRITICAL SECTORS
Every day, the goods, ideas, and technologies Canadians depend on pass through the Pearson Economic Zone. From the food on our tables to the infrastructure shaping our cities, this is where essential sectors come together to keep Canada moving forward.