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Economic & Development Review
 
The Economic and Development Review (EDR) provides up-to-date information on a range of economic activities in York Region. Highlights from the recent EDR Year-End 2009 include: 
 
  • The Region's population grew by approximately 20,650 people to 1,032,650 (December 2009).
  • Residential, industrial, commercial and institutional construction was $2.52 billion in 2009.
  • 7,105 new residential building permits were issued during 2009..
  • There are an estimated 28,000 businesses and approximately 493,000 jobs in York Region.
  • The unemployment rate was 7.7% in December 2009.
 
 
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