Halton Region is one of Canada's most dynamic areas. It is strategically located in Ontario's economic heartland, within the Greater Toronto Area. The local communities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville are the foundation of Halton Region. Each municipality offers features that will support your decision to live, work and locate or expand your business in Halton.

Serving business and the residents of Halton is a well-developed transportation network that links to a major North American trade corridor by road, rail, air and marine. A sophisticated telecommunications system connects Halton to the world.

A high level of education characterizes Halton's working age population. Among the surrounding municipalities in Southern Ontario, Halton with its high percentage of population with post-secondary training is recognized for its educational standards, curriculum and facilities.

Halton's economic diversity represents a cross section of key business and industry sectors. The top three industry sectors, manufacturing, trade and service industries account for 74% of Halton's labour force. All major occupational groups make up the labour pool.

The Economic Development Data Centre provides current and historial statistics and demographic data for Halton and its four local communities of Burlington , Halton Hills , Milton  and Oakville .