2025
Impact
Report
2025
Impact
Report
What We Do
INVEST
We attract new investment
and jobs into the city.
GROW
We foster scale-up activity and long-term growth of existing London businesses.
TALENT
We connect employers
to talent and develop a skilled workforce to meet future needs.
ENGAGE
We champion positive economic dialogue locally, nationally and internationally.
What We Do
INVEST
We attract new investment and jobs into the city
GROW
We foster scale-up activity and long-term growth of existing London businesses.
TALENT
We connect employers to talent and develop a skilled workforce to meet future needs.
ENGAGE
We champion positive economic dialogue locally, nationally and internationally.
Key Sectors
AGRI-FOOD
MANU
FACTURING
HEALTH
DIGITAL MEDIA AND TECH
7,000+ employed
120+ companies
38,000+ employed
500+ companies
25,000+ employed
100+ companies.
16,100+ employed
400+ companies
Key Sectors
AGRI-FOOD
7,000+ employed
120+ companies
MANUFACTURING
38,000+ employed
500+ companies
HEALTH
25,000+ employed
100+ companies.
DIGITAL MEDIA AND TECH
16,100+ employed
400+ companies
Annual
Metrics
EXPANSIONS & ATTRACTIONS
ANNUAL
20
25
$ 137 M
ANNUAL
20
24
$ 190 M
JOBS ADDED
ANNUAL
20
25
1,060
ANNUAL
20
24
1,100
SINCE INCEPTION
FACILITATED CREATION OF
NEW JOBS
28+ K
NEW INVESTMENT
$ 3.6 B+
ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX
$ 28 M+
ACCELERATE
RETENTION FILES
ANNUAL
20
25
4
ANNUAL
20
24
5
JOBS RETAINED
ANNUAL
20
25
382
ANNUAL
20
24
233
ACTIVE EXPANSION FILES
ANNUAL
20
25
24
ANNUAL
20
24
15
COMPANIES WORKED WITH
ANNUAL
20
25
380
ANNUAL
20
24
530
INVEST
INVEST MISSIONS
ANNUAL
20
25
13
ANNUAL
20
24
17
ATTRACTION FILES
ANNUAL
20
25
6
ANNUAL
20
24
15
FDI PROPOSALS
ANNUAL
20
25
82
ANNUAL
20
24
93
SITE SELECTION /
VIRTUAL TOURS
ANNUAL
20
25
100
ANNUAL
20
24
144
A FEW OF THE COMPANIES
WE’VE WORKED WITH
Recent
Investments
Innofoods
Innofoods, a healthy snack food manufacturer, has chosen London for its first expansion outside B.C., building a facility at Innovation Park that will initially create up to 90 jobs, with plans to double its workforce in the next phase
Volkswagen
Volkswagen Gigafactory in St. Thomas, Ontario is expected to employ up to 3,000 people and create thousands of spinoff jobs. Volkswagen is investing $7 billion to build the plant.
CARFAX
CARFAX Canada’s growth in London has been significant. What started as a small startup has evolved into a leader in the tech industry, employing over 500 people, also making it one of the largest tech employers in the region.
WSIB
LEDC supported the WSIB head office attraction to bring hundreds of well-paying technology, innovation and knowledge economy jobs to the London region.
Workforce
Development
EXTERNAL JOB FAIRS
ANNUAL
20
25
10
ANNUAL
20
24
7
EMPLOYER & JOB SEEKERS CONSULTATION
ANNUAL
20
25
5,440
ANNUAL
20
24
3,720
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
WORKFORCE PROJECTS
20
25
18
TALENT PRESENTATIONS
20
24
10
TALENT PRESENTATIONS
WORKFORCE PROJECTS
20
25
22
TALENT PRESENTATIONS
20
24
26
JOB PORTALS
USERS
80,300+
PAGE VIEWS
666,900+
AVG. # OF COMPANIES
101
AVG. # OF JOB TITLES
13,050+
USERS
95,300+
PAGE VIEWS
647,000+
AVG. # OF COMPANIES
91
AVG. # OF JOB TITLES
14,150+
USERS
59,000+
PAGE VIEWS
186,700+
AVG. # OF COMPANIES
31
AVG. # OF JOB TITLES
7,090+
Marketing Campaigns
DON’T TELL
TORONTO
Campaign targeted in the GTA to attract experienced and skilled talent to help fill London’s growing industries of health, manufacturing & tech.
MAKE LONDON
YOUR CHOICE
Campaign to capitalize on and attract the disenfranchised talent in the U.S.A.
LOVE LONDON
CANADA
This quirky series shines a light on the people, ideas, and moments that make this city quietly exceptional, reminding Londoners why they’re proud to call it home, and showing everyone else that what they already know… came from London.
MyLONDON APP
Helps newcomers, students, visitors, and residents navigate life in London by bringing jobs, services, and local opportunities into one place. Developed in partnership with Tourism London, Welcome Platform, Western University, and Fanshawe College, it’s a first-of-its-kind platform.
TRANSATLANTIC EV TRIANGLE
An initiative to link the electric mobility ecosystems of Canada, Germany, and Spain, to facilitate the exchange of supply-chain related talent, direct investment, and R&D capabilities.
DOCTOR RECRUITMENT
We believe everyone in our city deserves access to exceptional primary healthcare. That’s why LEDC is proud to support efforts to recruit talented family physicians to London, Ontario.
HALF WAY BETWEEN
As a Londoner where —exactly’ish — are you’re from? Our hope is this shirt will make that conversation easier. We are happy to partner with James Kingsley to promote this unexpected campaign.
LEDC REBRAND
The old branding wasn’t wrong—it served us well for 27 years—but it wasn’t right anymore. It didn’t reflect an organization focused on growth and investment and it was difficult to apply consistently. The new mark is bold, memorable and, like LEDC, ready for what comes next.
Annual Metrics
ANNUAL
EXPANSIONS & ATTRACTIONS
JOBS ADDED
20
25
$ 137 M
1,060
20
24
$ 190 M
1,100
ANNUAL
SINCE INCEPTION
FACILITATED
CREATION OF NEW JOBS
NEW INVESTMENT
ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX
28 K+
$ 3.6 B+
$ 28 M+
ACCELERATE
ANNUAL
RETENTION
FILES
JOBS RETAINED
ACTIVE EXPANSION FILES
COMPANIES WORKED WITH
20
25
4
382
24
380
20
24
5
233
15
530
ANNUAL
INVEST
ANNUAL
INVEST
MISSIONS
ATTRACTION
FILES
FDI PROPOSALS
SITE SELECTION VIRTUAL TOURS
20
25
13
6
82
100
20
24
17
15
93
144
ANNUAL
Recent Investments
Innofoods
Maple Armor, an international business producing fire alarm systems for both commercial and consumers is 14 acres in Innovation Park for the construction of a 150,000 square foot manufacturing facility.
Volkswagen
LEDC played a key role in attracting the PowerCo/VW Gigafactory in St. Thomas. This $7 billion investment will employ 3,000 people and create thousands of spinoff jobs in our region.
CARFAX
CARFAX Canada’s growth in London has been significant. What started as a small startup has evolved into a leader in the tech industry, employing over 500 people, also making it one of the largest tech employers in the region.
WSIB Ontario
LEDC supported the WSIB head office attraction to bring hundreds of well-paying technology, innovation and knowledge economy jobs to the London region.
Companies we’ve worked with
Workforce Development
ANNUAL
EXTERNAL
JOB FAIRS
EMPLOYER & JOB SEEKERS CONSULTATION
WORKFORCE PROJECTS
TALENT PRESENTATIONS
20
25
10
5,440
18
22
20
24
7
3,720
10
26
ANNUAL
Job Portals
USERS
PAGE VIEWS
AVG. # OF COMPANIES
AVG. # OF JOB TITLES
80,300+
666,900+
101
13,050+
95,300+
647,000+
91
14,150
59,000+
186,700+
31
7,090+
Marketing Campaigns
Don’t Tell Toronto
Campaign targeted in the GTA to attract experienced and skilled talent to help fill London’s growing industries of health, manufacturing & tech.
Make London Your Choice
Campaign targeted in the U.S.A to attract skilled talent in several key states.
Love London Canada
This quirky series shines a light on the people, ideas, and moments that make this city quietly exceptional, reminding Londoners why they’re proud to call it home, and showing everyone else that what they already know… came from London.
MyLondon APP
Helps newcomers, students, visitors, and residents navigate life in London by bringing jobs, services, and local opportunities into one place. Developed in partnership with Tourism London, Welcome Platform, Western University, and Fanshawe College, it’s a first-of-its-kind platform.
Transatlantic EV Triangle
An initiative to link the electric mobility ecosystems of Canada, Germany, and Spain, to facilitate the exchange of supply-chain related talent, direct investment, and R&D capabilities.
Doctor Recruitment
We believe everyone in our city deserves access to exceptional primary healthcare. That’s why LEDC is proud to support efforts to recruit talented family physicians to London, Ontario.
Half way between
As a Londoner where —exactly’ish — are you’re from? Our hope is this shirt will make that conversation easier. We are happy to partner with James Kingsley to promote this unexpected campaign.
LEDC Rebrand
The old branding wasn’t wrong—it served us well for 27 years—but it wasn’t right anymore. It didn’t reflect an organization focused on growth and investment and it was difficult to apply consistently. The new mark is bold, memorable and, like LEDC, ready for what comes next.
Events
MANUFACTURING
MATTERS
In partnership with London Region Manufacturing Council. A half day conference for manufacturers and service providers. Delegates discuss industry status and trends with peer-to-peer networking, workshops and talks from industry leaders.
TECH CENTRIC
A conference that covers everything from food processing to finance, healthcare to manufacturing, virtually every industry relies on technological advancements to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and unlock opportunities.
LONDON AND
AREA WORKS
A community initiative to help employers highlight their open positions through a portal, weekly video series, and bi-annual job fairs.
FOUNDERS WTF* FORUM
A networking event where founders network and discuss opportunities and challenges within their organization. Each event features a feature topic, guest speaker, discussion and networking.
LIFE SCIENCES
LONDON
London’s strengths in Life Sciences are based on a foundation of highly regarded Academic and Clinical Research at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Robarts Research Institute, and Lawson Health Research Institutes in partnership with London’s teaching hospitals, St. Joseph’s Health Care and London Health Sciences Centre.
APP LAUNCH
MyLondon app helps newcomers, students, visitors, and residents navigate life in London by bringing jobs, services, and local opportunities into one place. Developed in partnership with Tourism London, Welcome Platform, Western University, and Fanshawe College, it’s a first-of-its-kind platform.
SOUTHWEST FOOD INNOVATION SUMMIT
In partnership with the Small Business Centre The Foodpreneur Advantage offers the Scale Up Program, designed specifically for Food & Beverage Manufacturers, Producers and Distribution businesses that demonstrate high growth potential.
SCREENWRITING CLUB
Direction and community for screenwriters. The Screenwriters club meets every 3 weeks to share work, read the work of others and offer feedback. Writers can present ideas, discuss barriers and share their grand vision to inspire each other.
LONDON CREATIVE MIXER
Web developers, gamers, designers, streamers, content creators, and digital innovators get together for connection, creativity, and community.
MADE IN LONDON
The kick-off event for the holiday season; featuring local flavour and innovation. LEDC & The Small Business Centre bringLondon’sleading food and beverage producers together – from craft brewers to world-class manufacturers, – they all come together for connection, pride, and festive cheer.
Don’t Tell Toronto
Campaign
Launched in February 2021, to attract experienced and skilled talent to help fill London’s growing industry of health and technology.
Don’t Tell Toronto – the numbers
IMPRESSIONS 2025
DIRECT CONTACTS
NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBES
11,248,627
3,071
10,638
Don’t Tell Toronto – the numbers
IMPRESSIONS 2025
11,248,627
DIRECT CONTACTS
3,071
NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBES
10,638
Choose London: The Numbers
US Campaign for London Economic Development to attract talent.
IMPRESSIONS 2025
NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS
DIRECT
CONTACTS
4,527,116
17,385
11,386
Choose London: The Numbers
US Campaign for London Economic Development to attract talent.
IMPRESSIONS 2025
4,527,116
NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS
17,385
DIRECT
CONTACTS
11,386
Love London Canada
Initiated in June, 2025. Because London’s impact is bigger than its reputation. This quirky, honest series shines a light on the people, ideas, and moments that make this city quietly exceptional, reminding Londoners why they’re proud to call it home, and showing everyone else that what they already know… came from London.
IMPRESSIONS 2025
PLAYLIST VIEWS
4,986,980
800,206
Love London Canada
Initiated in June, 2025. Because London’s impact is bigger than its reputation. This quirky, honest series shines a light on the people, ideas, and moments that make this city quietly exceptional, reminding Londoners why they’re proud to call it home, and showing everyone else that what they already know… came from London.
IMPRESSIONS 2025
4,986,980
PLAYLIST VIEWS
800,206
MyLondon APP
Initiated August, 2025. MyLondon app helps newcomers, students, visitors, and residents navigate life in London by bringing jobs, services, and local opportunities into one place. Developed in partnership with Tourism London, Welcome Platform, Western University, and Fanshawe College, it’s a first-of-its-kind platform.
ANNUAL
DOWNLOADS TOTAL
REGISTRATIONS
20
25
4,175
2,162
JOB LISTING VIEWS
JOBS RECOMMENDED
“APPLY NOW” CLICKS
1,411
3,629
140
MyLondon APP
Initiated August, 2025. MyLondon app helps newcomers, students, visitors, and residents navigate life in London by bringing jobs, services, and local opportunities into one place. Developed in partnership with Tourism London, Welcome Platform, Western University, and Fanshawe College, it’s a first-of-its-kind platform.
ANNUAL 2025
DOWNLOADS TOTAL
4,175
REGISTRATIONS
2,162
JOB LISTING VIEWS
1,411
JOBS RECOMMENDED
3,629
“APPLY NOW”
CLICKS
140
TEVT
Initiated August, 2025. An initiative to link the electric mobility ecosystems of Canada, Germany, and Spain, to facilitate the exchange of supply-chain related talent, direct investment, and R&D capabilities.
ANNUAL
SITE VISITS
AVERAGE TIME
ON SITE
20
25
1,853
00:01:59
TEVT
Initiated August, 2025. An initiative to link the electric mobility ecosystems of Canada, Germany, and Spain, to facilitate the exchange of supply-chain related talent, direct investment, and R&D capabilities.
ANNUAL 2025
SITE VISITS
1,853
AVERAGE TIME
ON SITE
00:01:59
In 2025, Film London supported 6 feature films shot entirely in London (a new record). These features generated over $1.1 million in revenue towards the local economy.
Film London supported the production of various other web series, tv series, and short films, including a pilot season for a Bell Fibe series.
In partnership with Tourism London, 2026 will see the continuation of the London Film Incentive Program, designed to increase the number of productions filmed in London. London is the first city in Ontario to start an initiative like this.
Film productions accounted for $200,000 in hotel stays.
Film London created a new online database, with more robust features for talent acquisition.
Created 240 jobs, including Fanshawe & UWO grads
FILM LONDON
In 2025, Film London supported 6 feature films shot entirely in London (a new record). These features generated over $1.1 million in revenue towards the local economy.
Film London supported the production of various other web series, tv series, and short films, including a pilot season for a Bell Fibe series.
In partnership with Tourism London, 2026 will see the continuation of the London Film Incentive Program, designed to increase the number of productions filmed in London. London is the first city in Ontario to start an initiative like this.
Film productions accounted for $200,000 in hotel stays.
Film London created a new online database, with more robust features for talent acquisition.
Created 240 jobs, including Fanshawe & UWO grads
Events
MANUFACTURING
MATTERS
In partnership with London Region Manufacturing Council. A half day conference for manufacturers and service providers. Delegates discuss industry status and trends with peer-to-peer networking, workshops and talks from industry leaders.
LIFE SCIENCES
LONDON
London’s strengths in Life Sciences are based on a foundation of highly regarded Academic and Clinical Research at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Robarts Research Institute, and Lawson Health Research Institutes in partnership with London’s teaching hospitals, St. Joseph’s Health Care and London Health Sciences Centre.
FOUNDERS WTF* FORUM
A networking event where founders network and discuss opportunities and challenges within their organization. Each event features a feature topic, guest speaker, discussion and networking.
LONDON AND
AREA WORKS
A community initiative to help employers highlight their open positions through a portal, weekly video series, and bi-annual job fairs.
Tech Centric
A conference that covers everything from food processing to finance, healthcare to manufacturing, virtually every industry relies on technological advancements to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and unlock opportunities.
APP LAUNCH
MyLondon app helps newcomers, students, visitors, and residents navigate life in London by bringing jobs, services, and local opportunities into one place. Developed in partnership with Tourism London, Welcome Platform, Western University, and Fanshawe College, it’s a first-of-its-kind platform.
MADE IN LONDON
The kick-off event for the holiday season; featuring local flavour and innovation. LEDC & The Small Business Centre bringLondon’sleading food and beverage producers together – from craft brewers to world-class manufacturers, – they all come together for connection, pride, and festive cheer.
LONDON CREATIVE MIXER
Web developers, gamers, designers, streamers, content creators, and digital innovators get together for connection, creativity, and community.
SCREENWRITING CLUB
Direction and community for screenwriters. The Screenwriters club meets every 3 weeks to share work, read the work of others and offer feedback. Writers can present ideas, discuss barriers and share their grand vision to inspire each other.
SOUTHWEST FOOD INNOVATION SUMMIT
In partnership with the Small Business Centre The Foodpreneur Advantage offers the Scale Up Program, designed specifically for Food & Beverage Manufacturers, Producers and Distribution businesses that demonstrate high growth potential.
Economic Indicators
Population as of
July 1, 2025
Population growth between July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025
633,002
6,127
POPULATION
GROWTH
1%
RATE
Source Statistics Canada.
Date modified 2026-01-14
Economic Indicators
Population as of
July 1, 2025
633,002
Population growth between
July, 2023 and July, 2024
6,127
RATE
1%
Source Statistics Canada.
Date modified 2026-01-14
Single Detached Family
Standard Condominiums
Aggregate
London
$705,000
POPULATION GROWTH
$377,500
RATE
$662,100
Royal LePage National House Price Composite in the Second Quarter of 2025
Single Detached Family
$705,000
Standard Condominiums
$377,500
Aggregate
$662,100
Building Services Report 2026
Source: City of London, February 18, 2026
| Category | Permits | Value ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2,177 | 706,036,959 |
| Commercial | 343 | 170,787,786 |
| Industrial | 72 | 135,205,948 |
| Institutional | 201 | 191,023,417 |
| Other | 798 | 10,639,968 |
| Total | 3,591 | 1,213,694,077 |
| Category | Permits | Value ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2,430 | 1,204,181,977 |
| Commercial | 406 | 165,740,309 |
| Industrial | 81 | 365,066,456 |
| Institutional | 224 | 466,119,117 |
| Other | 727 | 10,650,343 |
| Total | 3,868 | 2,211,758,202 |
| Category | Permits | Value ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2,236 | 1,836,119,215 |
| Commercial | 408 | 187,840,796 |
| Industrial | 65 | 181,619,408 |
| Institutional | 204 | 492,069,258 |
| Other | 792 | 15,373,892 |
| Total | 3,705 | 2,713,022,569 |
