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A Path for Purposeful Growth in Caledon
On November 5, industry leaders, innovators and international partners gathered at Caesar’s Centre in Bolton for The Future of Logistics: Caledon in a Global Economy. The morning opened with a keynote from Leslie Woo, Principal of She Builds Cities, who framed the conversation around a simple idea: growth should be purposeful.
Leslie began with the global context. Canada is pursuing a “nation-building” agenda focused on the clean economy, productivity and infrastructure, and it aims to double its non-U.S. exports by 2035, an increase of roughly $300 billion. That raises the strategic importance of ports, rail, intermodal networks and trade corridors, and of the technology that makes them more productive.
Then came the number that anchored the morning. Goods movement-related industries in Peel contributed an estimated $49 billion in GDP, equal to 21% of Ontario’s goods-movement GDP and 8.7% of the sector’s output across Canada.* Caledon is a strategic partner in that hub, with more than 1,000 logistics and warehousing businesses, being part of the Pearson Economic Zone and our proximity to the CN Brampton Intermodal Terminal.
Leslie’s question for Caledon and our partners centered around warehouse robotics, AI-driven planning, real-time shipment visibility that are already reshaping the sector. Caledon’s opportunity is to become a place where companies develop, install, maintain and use logistics technology. Done well, that means equipment suppliers, systems integrators, training providers and technical careers based close to home.
That vision connects to the work already underway locally, including DMZ Caledon at the Humber River Centre and the Japan Innovation Showcase with DMZ, JETRO and J-StarX, which connect local industry with international innovators.
International investment should complement the businesses already here and bring new capabilities, not simply more buildings. That is the focus of the Business Attraction & Investment team.
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Thank you to our panelists Dr. Holly Gardner (NuPort Robotics and Altitude Accelerator), Deniz Celebioglu (DMZ) and Ben Roberts (Town of Caledon), and to everyone who joined us. If you’re looking to grow, invest or innovate in Caledon, contact the Business Attraction & Investment team at business@caledon.ca
*Source: Region of Peel Goods Movement Economic Impact Analysis (2014 data).
Town of Caledon's Economic Development team connects with Canadian medical students studying in Ireland to support long-term physician recruitment and access to primary care.
The Town of Caledon is strengthening its physician recruitment efforts through international outreach, connecting with Canadian medical students studying in Ireland to explore future opportunities to practise medicine in Caledon, Ontario.
As part of the Town's Physician Recruitment and Retention Program, Caledon's Economic Development team attended the CaSPR 4th Annual Canadian Medical Student Repatriation Expo in Ireland. The two-day event brought together more than 300 medical learners and provided an opportunity for the Town to build relationships with future physicians interested in returning to Canada.
With approximately 1,300 Canadian medical learners studying in Ireland, the event offered an opportunity to introduce Caledon's growing community, highlight local healthcare needs and explore potential pathways for clinical electives, observerships and future medical careers.
Connecting with Canadian Medical Students in Ireland
Throughout the expo, Caledon's team connected with more than 80 medical learners from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick and University of Galway, including students with personal connections to Caledon.
Creating Pathways to Caledon
A key objective of the mission was to establish relationships that could support future educational and professional opportunities.
The Town is exploring ways to connect interested medical learners with opportunities for clinical electives and observerships in Caledon, working with healthcare partners and medical professionals.
These experiences could help students become familiar with the community, establish professional connections and consider Caledon as a future location to practise medicine.
Supporting Healthcare Access in a Growing Community
As Caledon continues to grow, attracting and retaining family physicians remains an important priority.
Through its Physician Recruitment and Retention Program, the Town is taking a proactive approach to supporting primary care access by promoting opportunities for physicians, building partnerships and connecting with medical professionals domestically and internationally.
Participation in the Ireland expo complements these local recruitment efforts and helps position Caledon as an attractive community for physicians looking to establish their careers.
Looking Ahead
The connections established in Ireland provide a foundation for continued engagement with medical learners interested in returning to Canada.
The Economic Development team will continue strengthening these relationships, sharing information about practising in Caledon and working with healthcare partners to support future recruitment initiatives.
Learn more about Caledon's Physician Recruitment and Retention Program
View our Physician Recruitment Brochure
Caledon is putting its investment opportunities in front of business leaders and site selectors across North America through the September 2026 issue of Site Selection Magazine.
The Town of Caledon's latest investment attraction campaign highlights the community's strategic location, connectivity and opportunities for businesses looking to locate and grow in one of Ontario's fastest-growing communities.
Benefits to investing in Caledon:
- Strategic location and connectivity — access to the Greater Toronto Area, major transportation corridors and markets.
- Employment lands and development opportunities — including major employment areas and projects such as Choice Caledon Business Park.
- A growing community — Caledon's planned growth toward 300,000 residents and 125,000 jobs by 2051.
- Business and investment support — Economic Development working directly with investors, developers and businesses considering Caledon.
See Caledon in Site Selection Magazine
View Caledon's investment attraction ad on page 71 of the September 2026 issue of Site Selection Magazine.
Considering Caledon for your next investment? Explore available sites and investment opportunities or connect with the Town of Caledon's Economic Development team at business@caledon.ca.
The Town of Caledon has released its 2025 Economic Development Annual Report, highlighting a year of continued investment, business growth, entrepreneurship, and strategic initiatives that are helping shape Caledon's economic future.
The report provides a comprehensive overview of the programs, partnerships, and projects undertaken by the Economic Development Office to support local businesses, attract investment, and strengthen Caledon's position as a competitive location for business growth.
Key highlights from the report include:
- Strong industrial and commercial investment activity across the community
- The continued growth of the Humber River Centre and launch of DMZ Caledon
- Business retention and expansion efforts supporting local companies
- International investment attraction initiatives, including business development missions and trade opportunities
- Workforce development, sustainability, and innovation programs designed to help businesses remain competitive
- Enhanced business support resources and strategic partnerships benefiting Caledon's business community
The report also highlights the Economic Development Office's commitment to fostering an environment where businesses can start, grow, and succeed. Through initiatives focused on entrepreneurship, investment attraction, workforce development, and business support, Caledon continues to build a resilient and diversified economy.
"Caledon's economy continues to evolve, creating new opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors," said Ben Roberts, Manager, Business Attraction & Investment. "This report reflects the collaborative efforts of our business community, partners, Council, and staff as we work together to support economic growth and position Caledon for long-term success."
As one of the fastest-growing communities in the Greater Toronto Area, Caledon remains focused on attracting investment, supporting local businesses, and creating opportunities that contribute to a strong and prosperous economy.
The 2025 Economic Development Annual Report is now available online.
[Download the 2025 Economic Development Annual Report]
For more information about business opportunities and support programs available in Caledon, visit CaledonBusiness.ca or contact the Economic Development Office, business@caledon.ca.
The Town of Caledon Economic Development Office is inviting businesses, entrepreneurs, and community partners to attend the upcoming Humber River Centre Open House for an opportunity to experience firsthand how the Centre is supporting business growth and innovation in Caledon.
Located in the heart of the community, the Humber River Centre serves as a hub for entrepreneurship, collaboration, and business support. The open house will provide visitors with the opportunity to explore the space, connect with the Economic Development team, and learn more about the programs and services available.
Attendees will gain insight into key offerings, including the Humber River Centre Incubator powered by DMZ, business advisory services, workshops, and the recently launched coworking space. These programs are designed to support entrepreneurs at all stages—from early ideas to scaling operations.
The event also highlights Caledon’s commitment to fostering a strong local business ecosystem by connecting entrepreneurs with partners, resources, and opportunities that help drive success.
Whether you are starting a business, expanding operations, or looking to connect with the local business community, the Humber River Centre provides a supportive environment to help you move forward.
The open house is an opportunity to engage, learn, and discover how Caledon is building a future-ready economy through innovation and entrepreneurship.
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