The Hamilton metropolitan area with its close to 700,000 residents is the ninth largest in Canada. The city is part of the “Golden Horseshoe”, a densely populated and highly industrialized urban agglomeration centered around the west end of Lake Ontario.
The economy of the “Steel Capital of Canada” is heavily based on steel and manufacturing industries. About 60% of Canada’s steel is produced in Hamilton. Steel producers Stelco and Dofasco are headquartered here. The city is also home to the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety, Denno Corporation, Lakeport Brewing Company, Pioneer Petroleum, Robbinex, Sorce Cable, and many more.
The service sector, in particular health sciences, is a major economic sector in Hamilton, as well.
The Airport Employment Growth District, a large industrial park and airport services area, has been built around John C.Munro Hamilton Airport. The airport is a hub for international trade and passenger transport and home to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum.
Hamilton is home to several prestigious institutions of higher education and research including McMaster University, Brock University, Redeemer University College, and Mohawk College.
The city’s ethnic makeup is 90% White, 2% South Asian/East Indian, and 1.3% Chinese. About 25% of its population is foreign born. More than half of the immigrants are of European origin, and the most prevalent groups are Irish, English, Scottish, Italian, German, French, Polish, Dutch, Ukrainian, Portuguese, Hungarian, and Yugoslavian. In addition, there are communities from India, the Philippines, and Iraq.
Hamilton, with its surprisingly diverse community and its focus on international trade, has a significant demand for translation and interpreting services. In addition, ethnic marketing targeting the various ethnic groups represented in Hamilton will play an important role in the future of this city.
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