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The Regional Municipality of Durham (Template:IPAc-en), informally referred to as Durham Region, is a regional municipality in Southern Ontario, Canada. Located east of Toronto and the Regional Municipality of York, it forms the east end of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and is part of the Golden Horseshoe region. It has an area of approximately Template:Convert. The regional government is headquartered in Whitby.

The southern portion of Durham Region, on Lake Ontario, is primarily suburban in nature, forming the eastern end of the "905 belt" of suburbs around Toronto, while the northern portion comprises rural areas and small towns. The city of Pickering, town of Ajax, and the township of Uxbridge are part of the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, while the communities of Oshawa, Whitby, and Clarington comprise the Oshawa Census Metropolitan Area.

Administrative divisionsEdit

Durham Region consists of the following municipalities (in order of population):

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City of Oshawa Ontario 175,383
Town of Whitby Ontario 138,501
Town of Ajax Ontario 126,666
Municipality of Clarington Durham 101,427
City of Pickering Ontario 99,186
Township of Scugog Durham, Ontario 21,581
Township of Uxbridge Ontario 21,556
Township of Brock Ontario 12,567

It also contains one First Nations reserve: Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

Local governmentEdit

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HistoryEdit

The Region of Durham was established in 1974 as one of several new regional governments in the Province of Ontario, primarily in fast-growing urban and suburban areas. It encompasses areas that had been part of Ontario County and the United Counties of Northumberland and Durham, and was the culmination of a series of studies into municipal governance in the "Oshawa-Centred Region" that had begun in the late 1960s.

The boundaries of the region were different from what had been anticipated and announced in late 1972. For example, it was widely expected that Pickering would be annexed to Metropolitan Toronto, which residents had supported in a ballot question. In addition, the region was proposed to extend further east to include Hope Township and the town of Port Hope, and did not include the northern townships of Scott, Brock and Thorah.

ClimateEdit

Under the Köppen climate classification, the Durham Region has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb). On average July is the hottest month while January is the coldest month.

DemographicsEdit

As a census division in the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Regional Municipality of Durham had a population of Template:Val living in Template:Val of its Template:Val total private dwellings, a change of Template:Percentage from its 2016 population of Template:Val. With a land area of Template:Convert, it had a population density of Template:Pop density in 2021.<ref name="census2021"/>

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South Asian 92,315 Template:Percentage 55,025 Template:Percentage 34,090 Template:Percentage 24,110 Template:Percentage 14,830 Template:Percentage
African 66,035 Template:Percentage 51,380 Template:Percentage 41,890 Template:Percentage 33,300 Template:Percentage 22,545 Template:Percentage
Southeast AsianTemplate:Efn 23,365 Template:Percentage 16,925 Template:Percentage 14,250 Template:Percentage 9,060 Template:Percentage 5,220 Template:Percentage
East AsianTemplate:Efn 19,545 Template:Percentage 14,685 Template:Percentage 11,130 Template:Percentage 10,260 Template:Percentage 7,845 Template:Percentage
Middle EasternTemplate:Efn 18,365 Template:Percentage 12,345 Template:Percentage 7,055 Template:Percentage 5,655 Template:Percentage 3,305 Template:Percentage
Indigenous 13,795 Template:Percentage 12,535 Template:Percentage 8,905 Template:Percentage 6,570 Template:Percentage 4,305 Template:Percentage
Latin American 8,105 Template:Percentage 6,135 Template:Percentage 4,365 Template:Percentage 3,100 Template:Percentage 2,090 Template:Percentage
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ServicesEdit

The regional government, within its geographic area, has sole responsibility for the following:

  • Durham Regional Police Service provides local policing for all municipalities.
  • Durham Region Transit provides public transit service
  • Main roads, traffic lights and controls
  • Strategic land use planning
  • Subdivision and condominium approval
  • Water supply and distribution
  • Sewage collection and treatment
  • Collection of recyclable materials
  • Waste collection, except in Whitby and Oshawa
  • Waste disposal
  • Public health and social services

The region also provides services in:

Local municipalities have responsibility for:

  • Local planning
  • Local streets and sidewalks
  • Fire protection
  • Parks and recreation
  • Tax collection
  • Building inspection and permits
  • Public libraries
  • Licensing
  • Waste collection in Whitby and Oshawa

EconomyEdit

With a current population of 700,000, the population is expected to exceed one million by 2041.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Of considerable potential impact to the future of the economy in Durham Region is the proposed federal airport in north Pickering. The federal government acquired 18,600 acres of land in Pickering under Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau in 1972 for the construction of a future airport. However, the project has remained in limbo since and much of the land has been leased for farming.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In January 2018, a report released by Urban Strategies, Inc. indicated that the Pickering airport lands provide the best opportunity to meet the growing demand for air travel and goods movement in the Greater Toronto Area, demand that Toronto Pearson airport will eventually be unable to accommodate.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

As of December 2016, Durham Region had over 250 energy, environment, and engineering related businesses that employed over 11,000 individuals, making Durham Region the top employer of energy sector professionals in the Greater Toronto and Hamiton Area (GTHA).<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Durham Region's agricultural sector is one of the largest primary goods-producing sectors in the region.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The agriculture sector is supported by local organizations such as Durham Farm Fresh who assist in the marketing, promotion, and advocacy for local food. The film industry is active and growing in Durham Region, due to increasing demands for locations and talent across Ontario.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In June 2015, a major film studio development was announced in Pickering.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Canada’s largest film industry backlot opened in Pickering in late 2021.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

The innovative technology sector is emerging in Durham Region, supported by a Regional Innovation Centre in Oshawa and a technology accelerator in Whitby.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Whitby is the location of the headquarters of 360 Insights a significant employer in Durham Region.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

83 per cent of Durham residents over 18 have a certificate, diploma or degree.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

The unemployment rate is 5.4% as of March 2022.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Emerging employment sectors in Durham Region include sustainable energy, local food production, bio-sciences, next-generation automotive, logistics, advanced manufacturing, construction, and technology.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Major employers in Durham Region include General Motors of Canada, Ontario Power Generation, Lakeridge Health, Durham District School Board, Durham College, the Ontario Ministry of Finance, Minacs Worldwide, TDS Automotive, and University of Ontario Institute of Technology.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Manufacturing and energy industriesEdit

Durham Region is a major centre of the automotive industry in Canada. Oshawa is the Canadian headquarters of General Motors and home of what was once GM's largest plant in North America. In addition, the Canadian headquarters of Volkswagen is located in the region, BMW was located in the region until moving to Richmond Hill in 2010. The worldwide recession and spike in oil prices resulted in large-scale layoffs at GM beginning in 2008, along with the closure of the Oshawa Truck plant in 2009. This dramatically reduced employment levels at GM, and also resulted in significant employment losses and closures in the auto parts industry. On November 26, 2018, General Motors announced that no future product would be allotted to Oshawa beyond 2019 and that manufacturing operations would cease in December 2019. In October 2019, General Motors announced the construction of a 55-acre autonomous vehicle test track in Oshawa to be named the Canadian Technical Centre (CTC) McLaughlin Advanced Technology Track.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> GM Canada then reopened the plant in Oshawa and began manufacturing trucks in November 2021.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Durham Region is the Clean Energy Capital of Canada. Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is the largest employer in the region. OPG is Canada's largest owner of nuclear power plants with responsibility for operating the Pickering A, B, and Darlington nuclear generating stations, all of which are located in Durham Region. In June 2019 OPG announced it would be building a new corporate campus in Durham Region, in the Municipality of Clarington, by 2024.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In 2023, Ontario Power Generation announced they were changing plans and had purchased the former General Motors Canada head office building and were updating it to be their new corporate headquarters.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Ontario Tech University offers the first accredited program of its kind in Canada with an undergraduate degree program in Nuclear Engineering. It is also a leader is Energy Systems and Nuclear Science programs. The Clean Energy Research Lab (CERL) is a facility focused on pioneering clean energy research.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

TourismEdit

Tourism is a significant economic sector in Durham Region. Durham Region currently hosts more than four million visitors each year, who spend over $300 million.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> A casino resort is under development in Durham Region which will include a casino resort, convention centre, film studios, indoor waterpark, cinemas, restaurants, office tower and an amphitheatre.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The Pickering Casino Resort opened in July 2021, and the Hotel opened in January 2023 and construction of various associated amenities is ongoing.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

ShoppingEdit

Major shopping centres located in Durham Region include:

AttractionsEdit

The top tourist attractions in Durham Region include Lake Ontario, Lake Scugog and Lake Simcoe, in particular for fishing.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing are popular in the region, in particular in Uxbridge, Ontario, which calls itself the Trail Capital of Canada.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Darlington Provincial Park, Jungle Cat World, Parkwood Estate, The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and the Canadian Automotive Museum are other popular attractions.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Template:Clear left

TransportationEdit

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400-series freewaysEdit

  • Template:Jcon traverses the region from west to east, entering in the Rouge Valley and exiting east of Newtonville.
  • Template:Jcon, a privately owned toll freeway, enters the region south of Highway 7 and travels east to Durham Regional Road 1 (Brock Road) before transitioning to a provincially owned highway, Highway 407E. This route travels generally parallel to Highway 7 until the community of Brooklin in Whitby extending east to Highway 35 / 115 towards Lindsay and Peterborough.
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Other highwaysEdit

This is the only region of the Greater Toronto Area where the Trans-Canada Highway passes through. The TC's Central Ontario Route enters from the northeast at Manilla along Highway 7, makes an abrupt turn near Sunderland onto Highway 12 heading north towards Beaverton and the northern regional boundary.

Public transportationEdit

Public transit in the Region is operated by Durham Region Transit, which was formed in January 2006 when the five preexisting municipal public transit systems in the region were merged under the Region's administration.

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A DRT bus awaits passengers at the Ajax GO station

In addition, GO Transit provides the following services within the Region:

Air travelEdit

Although small airports such as the Oshawa Executive Airport exist in Durham Region, the main airport serving the region is Toronto Pearson International Airport. There is a long-standing proposal for a major new airport in Pickering.

Maritime InfrastructureEdit

Durham Region also has a small maritime industry centered on the Port of Oshawa. The port received around 50 lake freighters per year between 2007 and 2017 and acts as an export terminal for agricultural products from Durham and nearby regions.

EducationEdit

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The Durham District School Board operates all English-language secular public schools within Durham Region, except for those schools within Clarington, which are part of the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. This is a holdover from the pre-1974 structure in which the area now forming Clarington was part of Durham County, while the other municipalities were part of Ontario County.

The Durham Catholic District School Board operates the separate English-language public Catholic school system within Durham Region, again with the exception of schools in Clarington, which are part of the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board.

Neither school board is an operating division of the regional government. Instead, as is true of all school boards in Ontario, they are separate entities with distinct but overlapped service areas. Elected public trustees responsible for their operation.

French-language school boards serving the municipality include the Conseil scolaire Viamonde and the Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.

Durham Secondary Academy and Middle School offers private elementary and secondary education for students in the Region of Durham.

The region also is home to Ontario Tech University, Ontario's fastest growing universityTemplate:Citation needed, Durham College, and Trent University Durham (Trent University's main campus is in Peterborough). The Ontario Tech and Durham College main campuses are located in north Oshawa. Durham College also has a satellite campus in Whitby, and Ontario Tech has one in Downtown Oshawa. Template:Multiple image Ontario Tech University is a science, technology engineering and math (STEM)-focused, research driven institution. Ontario Tech is home to the [ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel, a research, development and testing facility available for rent to manufacturers of all descriptions, startup companies and researchers in Canada and around the globe. Ontario Tech University is rated number 1 in cross-sector research among Canadian undergraduate universities. Within 15 years of its founding, Ontario Tech quickly earned a reputation for computer science, ranking among the top 10 programs in Canada and 4th in Ontario.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Durham College has campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, and has nine academic schools across a wide range of disciplines.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Trent University Durham offers full and part-time undergraduate programs, as well as post-graduate certificates. Other key programs at Trent University Durham include Bachelors of Business Administration, Computing Systems, and Communications & Critical Thinking as well as a Master of Management, which is a 16 month professional master program. Trent University Durham announced in 2019 plans to expand their campus in Oshawa to include 200 on-campus residences, "creative learning spaces"Template:Clarify, and academic space.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

See alsoEdit

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NotesEdit

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ReferencesEdit

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