Supporting the manufacturing sector in the Toronto commuter area (TCA)

Local levels of government can play a vital role in supporting the competitiveness of their regional economy by targeting the needs of manufacturers. This paper explored the question: What services, incentives and programs could Canada’s largest economic region, the Toronto Commuter Area (TCA), deliver to support a competitive manufacturing economy? Using a survey to assess the local issues facing manufacturing, this research advances the current thinking of the role local and regional economic developers play in ensuring a competitive marketplace for this key base industry. In general, manufacturers prefer less government intervention. Keywords: manufacturing, Toronto Commuter Area (TCA), local economic developmen