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Markham is Canada's High-Tech Capital with close to 900 High-Tech and Life Science companies, including...
Markham's High-Tech and Life Sciences Clusters
High-Technology and Life Sciences are the two key clusters in the Town of Markham. Recognized as Canada's High-tech Capital, Markham has close to 900 high-tech and life sciences companies. Markham's life sciences cluster is fast becoming recognized for its innovation and expertise. The industries within these sectors represent the largest share of employment base in Markham.
The following profiles of the two key sectors are below.
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High-Technology Cluster
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Industry Categories
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# of Companies
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1. Computer Systems Design and Related Services
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221
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2. Engineering Services
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82
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| 3. Computer, Computer Peripheral and Pre-Packaged Software Wholesaler-Distributors |
82
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4. Graphic Design Services
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51
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5. Electronic Components, Navigational and Communications Equipment and Supplies
Wholesaler-Distributors
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34
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6. Internet Publishing and Broadcasting
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29
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7. Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
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27
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8. Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
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22
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| 9. All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services |
20
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| 10. Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) |
19
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| 11. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences |
19
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| 12. Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing |
16
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13. Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
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15
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14. Environmental Consulting Services
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14
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| 15. Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance |
14
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| 16. Navigational, Measuring, Medical and Control Instruments Manufacturing |
13
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| 17. All Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing |
13
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18. Management Consulting Services
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12
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19. Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
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12
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20.Management of Companies and Enterprises
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11
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21. Wired Telecommunications Carriers
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7
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22. Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals
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7
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23. Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services
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6
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| 24. Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services |
4
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25. Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment
Manufacturing
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4
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26. Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
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4
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| 27.Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media |
4
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28. Electric Power Generation
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4
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| 29. Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing |
3
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30. Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing
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2
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31. Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
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2
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Total Companies
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773
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Life Sciences Cluster
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Industry Categories
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# of Companies
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1. Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
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25
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2. Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
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23
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| 3. Pharmaceuticals and Pharmacy Supplies Wholesaler-Distributors |
19
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| 4. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences |
14
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5. Home Health Care Services
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13
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6. Computer Systems Design and Related Services
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7
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7. Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
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6
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8. Management of Companies and Enterprises
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3
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9. Office Administrative Services
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3
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10.Computer, Computer Peripheral and Pre-Packaged Software
Wholesaler-Distributors
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1
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Total Companies
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114
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Note: Some of the same industry categories are present in both the high-tech and life sciences clusters because the functions of the companies belonging to these categories support both sectors.
Data was obtained from the 2010 York Region Business and Employment Survey, and while every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the Regional Municipality of York and the Town of Markham can accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions.
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High-Tech Capital of Canada
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