SDG County Profile
The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG) offer businesses easy access to the most lucrative markets in the world, established distribution channels, efficient suppliers, investment ready real estate, and one of the lowest cost locations in North America.
Location
SDG is part of the Quebec City-Windsor mega-region that is home to more than 20 million people and over half a trillion dollars in annual economic output. SDG also abuts an even larger mega-region: from Montreal through Boston, New York, and Washington there are more than 50 million people generating more than $2 trillion in economic activity. SDG sits on a major distribution hub including Highways 401, 416 and 417, the CNR main line, the St. Lawrence Seaway, and international border crossings.
Key Sectors
SDG has documented strengths in manufacturing and technology, food and beverage processing,bio-products manufacturing, and distribution and warehousing. Serviced land in zoned industrial parks starts at $5,000 per acre.
The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry is the upper tier level of government consisting of six lower tier municipalities.
Lower Tier Municipalities include:
- Township of North Stormont
- Township of South Stormont
- Township of North Dundas
- Municipality of South Dundas
- Township of North Glengarry
- Township of South Glengarry.
The Council of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry is made up of two representatives from each lower tier municipality.
The United Counties provides a variety of services to its residents as well as shares services with the City of Cornwall.The Counties structure consists of the various departments including Corporate Services, Financial Services, Transportation and Planning Services, Court Services and the SD&G County Library.
Shared services provided by the City of Cornwall include Ontario Works, Social Services; a home for the aged; land ambulance and social housing. Policing is provided by contract with the Ontario Provincial Police.
(The following is 2011 regional data which includes Cornwall and Akwesasne)
Statistic Data Population
111,164
Total private dwellings
48,290
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above
9,160 Unemployment rate ~5 % Average family income ($)
(total population 15 years and over)$77,767 Knowledge of French and English 42,360 Statistics Canada. 2012. Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Ontario (Code 3501) and Ontario (Code 35) (table). Census Profile. 2011 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-XWE. Ottawa. Released October 24, 2012. http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm…
(accessed July 3, 2015).SDG Population and Dwelling Counts
Source of all data below can be found at Statistics Canada, 2006 Community Profile.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Community Profile Population and Dwelling Statistic SDG Ontario Canada Population in 2006 110,399 12,160,28 31,612,897 Population in 2001 109,522 11,410,046 30,007,094 % change from previous census 0.80% 6.57% 5.35% Total private dwellings 46,286 4,972,869 13,576,855 Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 44,263 4,554,251 12,435,520 Population density per square kilometer 33.4 13.4 3.5 Land area (sq.km) 3,306.86 907,573.82 9,017,698.92 SDG Municipal Population and Dwelling Counts Breakdown
Population and Dwelling Statistic North Dundas South Dundas North Stormont South Stormont North Glengarry South Glengarry Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Community Profile Population in 2006 11,095 10,535 6,769 12,520 10,635 12,880 Population in 2001 11,014 10,783 6,855 11,941 10,589 12,700 % change from previous census 0.70% -2.30% -1.30% 4.80% 0.40% 1.40% Total private dwellings 4,323 4,322 2,514 4,763 4,553 5,277 Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 4,175 4,157 2,391 4,636 4,255 4,945 Population density per square kilometer 22 20.3 13.1 28 16.6 21.3 Land area (sq.km) 503.18 519.98 515.55 447.46 642.40 604.91 Age Profile
Age SDG 2006 SDG 2006 (%) Ontario 2006 (%) Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Community Profiles Total Population 110,399 0-4 5,335 4.8 5.5 5-9 6,095 5.5 5.9 10-14 7,860 7.1 6.7 15-19 7,995 7.2 6.9 20-24 5,830 5.3 6.6 25-29 4,950 4.5 6.1 30-34 5,690 5.2 6.5 35-39 6,625 6.0 7.3 40-44 9,130 8.3 8.5 45-49 9,500 8.6 8.2 50-54 8,545 7.7 7.1 55-59 8,090 7.3 6.4 60-64 6,250 5.6 4.8 65+ 18,505 16.8 13.6 SDG Mobility Status
Place of Residence 1 year ago
Place of Residence SDG SDG % Ontario Ontario % Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Community Profile Total Population 107,510 11,893,180 Lived at the same address 94,750 88.1 10,299,250 86.6 Lived within the same province but change address 11,470 10.7 1,405,455 11.8 Lived in a different country or province 1,920 1.8 188,465 1.6 Place of Residence 5 years ago
Place of Residence SDG SDG % Ontario Ontario % Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Community Profile Total population 103,360 11,354,360 Lived at the same address 67,055 64.8 6,660,310 58.6 Lived within the same province but changed address 31,715 30.6 3,941,545 34.7 Lived in a different country or province 4,595< 4.4 752,495 6.6 Earning & Income
Earnings
Earnings Statistic SDG Ontario Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Community Profile All persons with earnings 59,420 6,991,670 Average earnings ($) 24,425 29,335 Worked full year, full-time (counts) 31,600 3,690,665 Average earnings ($) worked full year, full-time 36,853 44,748 Income
Income Statistic SDG Ontario Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Community Profile Persons 15 years of age and over with income 84,895 9,340,020 Median total income of persons 15 years of age and over ($) 23,940 27,258 Composition of total income (100%) 100 100 Earnings (% of income) 69.1 77.4 Government transfers (% of income) 15.6 9.8 Other money (% of income) 15.3 12.9 Highest Level of Schooling SDG Ontario Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Community Profile Total population aged 14-24 13,840 1,624,835 No certificate, diploma or degree 6,700 648,300 High school or equivalent 4,645 627,010 Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 380 34,475 College or other non-university certificate or diploma 1,575 160,140 University certificate, diploma or degree below bachelor level 105 33,875 University certificate, diploma or degree 430 118,030 Total population aged 25-34 10,550 1,529,590 No certificate, diploma or degree 1,450 132,715 High school certificate or equivalent 3,270 364,260 Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 955 91,525 College or other non-university certificate or diploma 3,140 372,355 University certificate, diploma or degree below bachelor leve 145 68,800 University certificate, diploma or degree 1,590 499,935 Total population aged 35 to 64 47,810 5,108,740 No certificate, diploma or degree 9,995 766,810 High school certificate or equivalent 14,390 1,296,405 Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 6,080 489,605 College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 10,840 1,089,270 University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 1,315 241,150 University certificate, diploma or degree 5,190 1,225,490 Labour Statistic SDG Ontario Source of all data below can be found at Statistics Canada, 2006 Community Profile.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Community Profile
Participation rate 61.9 67.1 Employment rate 58.1 62.8 Unemployment rate 6.1 6.4 Labour Force by Industry
Industry SDG SDG % Ontario Ontario % Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Community Profile Total - experienced labour force 54,460 100 6,473,730 100 Agriculture and other resource based industries 3,150 5.8 190,000 2.9 Manufacturing and construction industries 11,990 22.0 1,284,445 19.8 Wholesale and retail trade 8,060 14.8 1,027,700 15.9 Finance and real estate 2,030 3.7 442,610 6.8 Health and education 9,470 17.4 1,045,225 16.1 Business services 10,085 18.5 1,274,345 19.7 Other services 9,675 17.8 1,209,390 18.7 Labour Force by Occupation
Occupation SDG SDG % Ontario Ontario % Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Community Profile Total experienced labour force 54,460 100 6,473,735 100 Management occupations 4,340 7.9 666,485 10.2 Business, finance and administration positions 9,215 16.9 1,204,490 18.6 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 2,290 4.2 451,930 6.9 Health occupations 3,070 5.6 340,690 5.3 Social science, education, government service and religion 4,110 7.5 546,385 8.4 Art, culture, recreation and sport 1,195 2.2 200,980 3.1 Sales and service occupations 12,485 22.9 1,522,820 23.5 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 10,005 18.4 911,250 14.1 Occupations unique to primary industry 3,085 5.6 165,085 2.5 Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 4,670 8.6 463,610 7.2 Labour Force by Place of Work
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Community Profile Place of Work SDG SDG % Ontario Ontario % Employed labour force 15 years and over 51,890 100 6,164,245 100 Worked at home 4,670 8.9 436,380 7.0 Worked outside Canada 175 0.3 36,905 0.5 No fixed workplace address 4,985 9.6 596,305 9.7 Worked at usual place 42,055 81.0 5,094,650 82.6 “Ross Video's growth and success on the global stage demonstrates that a company based in SDG can not only compete, but can win in the global economy.” – David Ross, President and CEO, Ross Video
Company Products & Services # of Employees Winchester District Memorial Hospital Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) is a teaching community hospital located approximately 45 minutes south of Ottawa. 455 Moulure Alexandria Moulding Wood Moulding (Interior Trim) in solid pine, finger-jointed pine, Mahogany, Oak, and Cedar. 400 Kraft Canada Inc. Processor of natural cheeses and cheese byproducts. 350 Tungsten Carbide Dental burrs and restorative materials. 350 Guildcrest Homes Manufacturer of factory-built, modular homes. 200 Parmalat Cheese, butter, condensed milks, milk powder, custom dairy blends, and whey powder. 188 Ross Video Ltd. Products for use in broadcast, distribution, live event and production applications. 100 Lafleche Enironmental Bioreactor, landfill and composting 70 Other major employers include Ross Video (electronic switchers), Alltech Biotechnology (organic mineral supplements), Natunola Health (shelled flax), and MB Foster and Associates (data migration).
Situated on the St. Lawrence River, SDG is home to beautiful beaches, marinas, walking trails, and provincial parkland. Upper Canada Village is a major tourist attraction, as are festivals such as the Glengarry Highland Games and Lift-Off. Golf courses abound. SDG has a fascinating history influenced by both French and English and is home to a number of significant heritage buildings and historic sites.
The labour pool in SDG is well-educated, skilled and hard-working. Professionals have the education and experience required of industry. And people are ready to work.
SDG has one of the most competitive wage rates in Ontario, with an average annual income $4,000-$10,000 less than the provincial average. Meanwhile, KPMG ranks Canada as one of the lowest operating cost regions in the world.
SDG has a low cost of living with median household income in SDG 79% of the provincial average.