Chemicals

Ontario is Canada’s largest chemical producer by far, accounting for 45% of the industry. Eight of the world’s top 10 chemical producers have operations in the province and our industry has a track record of innovation dating back over a century.

Ontario’s industry is also a world leader when it comes to health, safety and the environment. Responsible Care ®, the chemical industry’s worldwide initiative to ensure the safe and environmentally sound management of its products and processes, was born in Ontario in 1987 and has since been adopted by 53 countries.

Clustered in three centres—Sarnia, the GTA and Ontario East—Ontario’s chemical companies are pushing the boundaries of new product development in areas ranging from specialized polymers to advanced ceramics and alternative fuels.