Mayors from across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Region have unveiled an Economic Transformation Action Plan that aims to attract 500,000 new businesses over the next 10 years.
It highlights economic growth in the areas while continuing to protect freshwater resources to create a world-renowned fresh coast economic corridor.
“As one of North America’s great global cities, Toronto is eager to build the Fresh Coast Economic Corridor in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Region,” said Toronto deputy mayor Paul Ainslie.
“Our shared waters connect us, and this action plan ensures they will also sustain us by driving innovation, strengthening resilience, and improving quality of life for millions of people. By working together across borders, we can show the world how cities and regions can lead in building a resilient and prosperous future."
The plan has goals that include a commitment to sustainability and creating 18 million jobs while avoiding any percentage increase in consumptive water loss and improving water quality.
The plan identifies 17 strategies and more than 76 actions for local government, as well as a 10-year blueprint to position the region as the Fresh Water Coast Economic Corridor.
