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Ontario has a diversified economy, the largest in Canada. The province accounts for about 40%
of the country’s jobs. Most of these jobs – about 75% – are in the service sectors, for example
financial services, health care, retail, tourism, real estate and public administration. The goods
producing sectors, such as manufacturing, construction, agriculture, forestry and mining, account
for about 25% of jobs.
Labour market trends and conditions change over time
and vary from one region of Ontario to another. Labour
market information can tell you where the jobs are and
which occupations may have the best prospects.
To find local labour market information, speak
to your immigrant-serving agency or visit
www.
labourmarketinformation.ca
or
www.settlement.
org
(click on “Employment”, then “Find a Job”, then
“Labour Market Information”)
LABOUR MARKET
Ontario Day to Day
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Workbook 2010
Business and Working in Ontario
To start working, you will need a Social Insurance
Number (SIN). For information on how to apply for your
SIN, visit
www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/sin
.
Depending on the type of work, you may also need other
documents. For example, you may need educational,
trade or professional certificates, birth certificate, proof
of permanent residency, driver’s license or a police
background check.
DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR WORK
PART
7