Credit Ratings
York Region offers investors a wide range of opportunities in a favourable financial environment. York Region recommends that potential investors review the following documents: credit ratings, presentations to investors, annual reports, policies, economic and development reviews.
Credit ratings are neutral third party assessments of the financial health of The Region. Factors that affect the credit ratings of a municipality include growth, reserves assessments, tax and tax collection rates and fiscal policies and practices. Moody's and S&P Global's credit rating agencies provide credit ratings for The Regional Municipality of York.
- S&P Global's Credit Rating July 24, 2023
- Moody's Credit Opinion December 14, 2022
- S&P Global's Credit Rating July 28, 2022
- Moody’s Credit Opinion February 8, 2022
- S&P Global's Credit Rating July 29, 2021
- Moody's announces completion of a periodic review of ratings of The Regional Municipality of York
Presentations to Investors
Presentations to investors include:
- Population trends
- Infrastructure
- Services
- Employers
- Employment trends
- Property market
- Construction projects
- Budget
- Financial forecasts
York Region Investor Presentation
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Related Materials
York Region is committed to sustainable operations and communities.
The work to address ESG-related opportunities and risks is governed by York Region’s strategic priorities and is implemented through ongoing ESG-related programs.
- Strategic Plan
- Climate Change Action Plan
- Energy Reporting
- Greening Strategy
- Housing Affordability Initiatives
- Housing and Homelessness Plan
RBC prepared the mapping of York Region’s 2023 Fall Debenture Issue to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and to the International Capital Market Association Green and Social Bond Principles (ICMA GBPs & SBPs).
Annual Reports
The Annual Reports include financial statements, the annual achievements of Committee and York Regional Police, statistical reviews and other related information.
View current and past Annual Reports
Policies
Policies establish objectives, standards, instruments, reporting requirements and responsibilities for wise financing of The Region's operations as well as for intelligent management of The Region's funds and investments.
- Capital Financing and Debt Policy
- Investment Policy
- Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy
- Commodity Price Hedging Policy
Growth and Development Reviews
The Growth and Development Review of York Region provides information about economic activity and development in The Region.
For more information about investing in York Region, visit York Link website.
