Advanced Materials and Chemicals

EXPLORE ONTARIO: WHERE BIOCHEMICAL BRILLIANCE SPARKS TRANSFORMATION

Ontario’s chemical industry is a global nexus of innovation, skilled expertise, and strategic advantages. Tap into unparalleled opportunities across bio-hybrid chemicals, sustainable construction materials, advanced recycling, and bio-based fuels and chemicals.

Forge the future of advanced materials and chemicals here, in Ontario.

A measurable difference

5 / 10

top global chemical companies operate in Ontario

40%+

of Canada’s chemical production is in Ontario

$21+ billion

in shipments, with about three-quarters exported to global markets

800+

chemical manufacturing establishments

1st

company in the world to source Marcellus Basin natural gas liquids as ethane cracker feedstock

60% +

of Canada’s grain corn and soybean supply—key feedstock for biochemical production

$18 billion

exports of goods and services

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Ontario’s alchemy: evolving into a bio-hybrid global leader

Ontario is a global trailblazer in bio-hybrid chemicals, steering sustainable solutions that transcend borders. Our chemical industry is shaping and influencing industries worldwide, from aviation to innovative materials production.

Materials industry companies have significant cluster and regional impacts across the province, including Sarnia-Lambton, Hamilton, Sault Ste. Marie, the GTA/Niagara, and Eastern Ontario.

27,200

chemical manufacturing workers

40%+

of Canada’s chemical production located in Ontario

Ontario’s talent transforms elements into industrial innovation

Ontario's chemical manufacturing excellence relies on a highly-skilled workforce, strategic access to key feedstocks and diversified capabilities in high-nickel content steel, modular construction, and advanced recycling.

Tap into a deep pool of talent with 27,200 skilled chemical workers driving innovation and productivity. Ontario has 27 universities and colleges that award degrees and diplomas in Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry and Chemical Process and Production.

Ontario’s supply chain: where chemistry crafts tomorrow’s sustainable solutions

Ontario leads the global chemical supply chain, integrating resources seamlessly and championing sustainability with advanced recycling and bio-based fuels and chemicals.

Get strategic access to heavy and light crudes, natural gas, and natural gas liquids from North American regions
Leverage our leadership in advanced recycling of plastics/chemicals, decarbonization efforts, and the production of bio-fuels and bio-chemicals for aviation and industrial use
Access out world-renowned industrial biotechnology research and commercialization institutes.