As part of the Portrait of a Region series, this study uses key economic indicators to provide an overview of the economy of the Toronto region at the opening of the 21st century. The study compares Toronto's economy to that of other North American city-regions, highlights the major economic trends of the past 20 years, and assesses the future prospects of the region.

Some adjustments to figures in the full length report are refected in the summary.

Professor Meric Gertler is with the Faculty of Geography and Program in Planning, University of Toronto.

A summary of the report may be downloaded from the website (see link below) .  The full report is available on CD-ROM from Neptis, free of charge. Shipping and handling charges may apply. Please email:  publications AT neptis DOT org