Markham is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Ontario, home to over 270,000 people covering 206 square kilometres of land. More than 400 companies are headquartered in Markham due to the well developed transportation and communication network, high quality facilities, a diverse and highly educated labour force and pro-business environment. With more than 900 high-technology and 100 life sciences companies, Markham is Canada’s High-Tech Capital. The industries within the two sectors generate a total employment of 31,000 that makes up a quarter of Markham’s total employment of 115,000.
