1 Doing Business in the Province of Ontario, Canada Angela Spreng Commerical Officer Ontario International Marketing Centre Consulate of Canada, Munich, Germany Zagreb, October 26, 2010

2 Ontario, Canada

3 Ontario: Canada’s Economic Powerhouse 37%GDP 39%Population 39%Personal Income 44%Financial services employment 49%High-tech employment 46%Manufacturing shipments 36%Goods exports

4 Ontario: Central Location

5 Ontario’s Key Sectors Automotive and Advanced Manufacturing ICT: Wireless, Digital Gaming Chemical Aerospace Biotechnology/ Pharmaceutical/ Medical Devices Agriculture and Food Processing Renewable Energy

6 Ontario’s GDP compared to other countries Latest figures at PPP for all OECD countries are available for Estimates for Ontario Source: Ontario Ministry of Finance, OECD

7 Ontario’s Regional Strengths

8 Ontario’s Exports and Imports Top Product Categories Goods Exports 1. Motor Vehicles and parts – 29.9% 2. Machinery and Mechanical Appliances – 10.7% 3. Precious Stones, Metals, etc. – 6.5% 4. Electrical and Electronic Machinery/Appliances – 5.5% 5. Plastic Products – 3.7% Goods Import 1. Motor Vehicles & Parts – 19.4% 2. Machinery and Mechanical Appliances, etc. – 15.6% 3. Electrical/Electronic Machinery and Equipment – 11.6% 4. Oils & other petroleum products – 3.8% 5. Plastic products – 3.7%

9 Food Processing Industry in Ontario

10 Renewable Energy in Ontario The Green Energy and Green Economy Act (2009) –encourages the growth of renewable energy and a conservation culture in Ontario –a comprehensive feed-in tariff program –several initiatives to promote environmental sustainability and build a green economy. Dr. Hermann Scheer: this law makes Ontario the leader in North America and “a world leader in renewable energy development, industrial innovation and climate protection."

11 Electricity Supply Mix Ontario 2006 and 2025 Target Target 2025 In-Service Capacity Mix 2006 In-Service Capacity Mix

12 Feed-in Tariff Program

13 Domestic Content Requirements Wind and solar developers will be required to have a certain percentage of their project costs come from Ontario-manufactured products/ service/ labour. For wind, the requirements start 25% and increase to 50% on January 1, For micro solar photovoltaic (PV) projects (10 kW or smaller), the requirements start at 40% and increase to 60% on January 1, For solar PV, the requirements start at 50% and increase to 60% on January 1, 2011.

14 Ontario International Marketing Centre: The Ontario International Marketing Centre in Munich is the official representation of the government of Ontario in Germany. We work to attract foreign direct investment to Ontario and to promote awareness of and access to Ontario-produced goods and services. Our confidential services are free of charge and include market intelligence, site location assistance and connecting international buyers to Ontario exporters.

15 More Information Ontario International Marketing Centre Consulate of Canada Munich Tal München Tel.: +49(0) Fax: +49(0) Dr. Terrie Romano, Consul Angela Spreng, Commercial Officer