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A Place to Live, Work & Enjoy Life Transformation Coming to Midtown

Halton Healthcare: Delivering A World-Class Health System

Siemens Canada HQ in Oakville celebrates 110 Years in Canada

The Oakville Chamber of Commerce accelerating Economic Growth

IT ALL STARTS WITH A PURPOSE.

TO CARE.

Every day, people come to work at Halton Healthcare to do just that, care.

CONNECT ADVANCE RESPOND ENGAGE A common purpose motivates, inspires and supports our teams as they continue to deliver on our vision of providing exemplary patient experiences, always.

Learn more about our hospitals at www.haltonhealthcare.com.

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Message from Jane Clohecy, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Oakville

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ivability and a strong economy have long been among Oakville’s most attractive features. They’re why industry-leading companies call Oakville home, because together business and people thrive in our community.

In 2022 Oakville was recognized in Site Selection Magazine as one of the top 20 regions of Canada’s Best Locations to invest for the fourth year in a row. The ranking in this international business publication, which covers corporate real estate and economic development, was based on Oakville’s healthy economy, reflected through significant investment and facility expansions at existing companies, as well as new company arrivals.

Businesses thrive here because we are focused on attracting new investment, while responding to the needs of our business community, and supporting the town’s retail and commercial districts.

Companies can realize the value and benefits of doing business in Oakville with the help of our Economic Development team. They offer support services to both new and existing businesses as they choose to locate, expand, or build in our community.

We provide enhanced service to priority non-residential building permit applications via a new approach to issuing permits, which sees each permit application treated as a project. Each project is assigned

to a dedicated team to ensure a timely approvals process and personal contact with staff to get people building and further enhance Oakville’s competitiveness for new investment. In 2021, three files were successfully supported through the program, generating key sector job growth and new industrial development.

Plans are also underway to accommodate future growth. Midtown Oakville is set to become a vibrant, people-oriented, mixed-use community. Once complete, the transformation will accommodate more than 13,000 residents and 7,000 jobs in an approximately 103 hectare area surrounding the Oakville GO Station. Over the next few decades Midtown will become an urban destination. One where people can live, work and play in dynamic neighbourhoods connected to the rest of Oakville through extended pedestrian, cycling, transit and street networks.

I encourage everyone to read the town’s Community Profile - Where Living Works, which can be easily found at invest.oakville.ca. It highlights all of the town’s attractive features, while providing some perspective on what makes Oakville Canada’s most livable town.

Sincerely, Jane Clohecy, CAO

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Oakville Hospital Foundation connects generosity to world-class community healthcare at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital.

Shaping Oakville’s Future Through Historic Match Initiative

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ealthcare is in the midst of an unprecedented transformation.

This decade will bring more change in medicine than we have seen in generations and the Oakville community is depending on Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) to keep pace.

As the need for local healthcare increases, OTMH’s healthcare teams are working hard to ensure they continue to be prepared for any circumstance. But they can’t do it alone.

That’s why Oakville Hospital Foundation has launched Oakville’s Flagship Families, an initiative that will bring together families united in their values of making an extraordinary impact

in Oakville for the hospital’s highest, most strategic priorities.

Support for the Flagship Families initiative — Oakville Hospital Foundation’s first leadership gift campaign in almost 10 years — will empower OTMH to advance their its vision to be a leading healthcare organization in the province offering integrated community hospital care. It is about investing in this world-class team of healthcare professionals, giving them the tools and resources they need to transform the community healthcare experience.

Over the past three decades, June and Ian Cockwell’s leadership philanthropy has enabled OTMH to invest in medical

equipment, innovation, and technology.

Their gifts have empowered the hospital to make key equipment upgrades, launch innovative and impactful patient care programs, and inspire thousands of individuals, businesses, and community groups to elevate their giving.

Now, June and Ian Cockwell have made a new commitment to Oakville Hospital.

To help spark the passion to give, they have pledged $15 million in match funding to usher in a new era of care at OTMH. This is not only the largest match gift ever made benefitting our hospital but it is also the largest gift in the history of Oakville. With more than $100 million to raise before 2030 to advance healthcare in the community, this $15 million match is a gamer-changer for philanthropy in the region.

Like other community hospitals, OTMH continues to navigate the extraordinary pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic; however, the focus is now shifting from pandemic response to important priorities key to recovery and revitalization.

“If there is anything these past two years have shown us, it’ is that access to a modern hospital with the latest equipment and technology, close to home, is more important than ever,” says Mary McPherson, CEO of the Oakville Hospital Foundation. “As OTMH prepares for the future and a new era of care, having the latest technology and equipment available at OTMH is essential to ensuring quality, world-class care close to home.”

Transformational philanthropy has the power to shape Oakville’s future and set in motion how OTMH can act on evolving priorities and respond to the latest innovations in healthcare. At every stage of Oakville’s history, donors have risen to the occasion and helped OTMH be the hospital it needs to be. As Oakville evolves, its hospital needs to continue to evolve with it.

To find out more about the Oakville Flagship Families initiative, contact Mary McPherson, CEO of the Oakville Hospital Foundation at 905-338-4642 or mmcpherson@haltonhealthcare.com

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Medcan Oakville: Live Well, For Life Inspire life-long health and well-being for individuals and their families, organizations and communities.

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stablished 35 years ago by a family physician seeking to provide clients with proactive service in downtown Toronto, Medcan has grown to become a leader in integrated health care and wellness with over 90 physicians and more than 600 employees.

Recently, Medcan expanded beyond the downtown core to Oakville – off the QEW at 2275 Upper Middle Road East.

“We have a growing client base in Oakville, so it just made sense to begin

our expansion plans there by serving the health needs of the community,” says Shaun Francis, Chair and CEO. Medcan’s patients have access to a holistic multi-disciplinary team of health and wellness experts delivering innovative care programs including an Annual Health Assessment – a five-hour regimen of up to 15 diagnostic tests – e.g. cardiovascular health, cognition, abdominal ultrasound, hearing, vision, nutrition and fitness – and offers patients with same-day insights and a customized health action plan.

It has an on-site lab and medical imaging facilities which produce timely results.

“We provide preventative and primary health care for individuals, families and employers through a convenient, comfortable and connected experience with an exceptional team of clinical experts

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who become your life-long partner in your health and wellness journey,” says Francis.

Medcan offers various levels of health and wellness programs and services for individuals and families, and for employers that include the expertise of primary care physicians, dermatologists, registered dietitians, psychologists, chiropractors, physiotherapists and fitness trainers.

Since its inception Medcan has been adding programs and services, as well as staying at the forefront of healthcare innovations such as comprehensive testing to detect early-stage disease, personalized genetic assessments, and virtual care.

For the past 13 years, Medcan has been named one of “Canada’s Best Managed Companies.”

Siemens Canada 110 Years in Canada On August 29, 2022, Siemens Canada proudly celebrated 110 years of its presence in Canada. It all started in Montreal, where the first Canadian head office was officially opened in 1912.

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rom there, the journey of Siemens in Canada involved many significant milestones including the first modern light rail systems in North America in Edmonton in 1975, the infrastructure for the 1967 Expo in Montreal and the technology for Toronto’s SkyDome roof (now Rogers Centre).

Today, much of Siemens’ technology is focused on making Canada an even better place to live. Healthier, smarter buildings, a more sustainable transportation sector,

the energy transition and future-looking industry sector are at the heart of the company’s purpose.

During the pandemic Siemens used the opportunity with many employees working safely from home to convert a substantial portion of its Oakville, Ontario headquarters into a showcase for these technologies that address climate change, the 4th Industrial revolution and digitalization across different sectors.

As part of anniversary celebrations, Siemens invited guests including customers and Oakville Mayor Rob Burton to experience the new headquarters and co-creation space. Siemens colleagues demonstrated everything from IoT building applications to its electrical grid infrastructure portfolio and a Smartflower solar microgrid – a visible showpiece in front of the Oakville building that is visible from the QEW. Siemens has been a proud corporate citizen of Oakville for more than 10

years and is engaged in the community in a variety of ways. A partnership with Tree Canada and Conservation Halton have made it possible for employee volunteers to plant almost 5,000 trees in the town over the past decade,

contributing to Oakville’s goal of a 40% tree canopy by 2057. Many local food banks, toy drives, animal shelters and other non-profit groups have also benefitted from Siemens employee-led corporate citizenship programs.

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Business in Oakville: Connect, Communicate and Build Community The mission of the Oakville Chamber is to foster a healthy, engaged, and sustainable business environment and economy.

Recognized as a leading organization in the community since 1949, the Chamber delivers on its mission through a forwardlooking approach and a willingness to adapt to evolving business needs.

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he Oakville Chamber helps accelerate economic growth by creating opportunity, championing excellence, investing in the future, and collaboration. As the voice for more than 900 members representing small, medium, large and not-for-profit organizations, we believe a thriving economy benefits everyone. Oakville is home to some of Canada’s largest and most innovative companies, including Ford Motor Company, Siemens, GL Chemtech and Geotab and we are proud to count them as members.

As a non-partisan, not-for-profit, membership-based organization, the Oakville Chamber works with Governments committed to creating value and prosperity for its members. As

a member of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, we bring the power of the Chamber network to Oakville providing direct communication and influence between business and elected officials at the municipal, provincial, and federal level.

The Oakville Chamber hosts more than 50 networking and thought leadership events each year. We provide the opportunity to gain new business knowledge while making valuable connections in the community.

We are driven by the dedication and support of the business community.

Oakville’s future is bright and we want to help you grow with it.

Let’s connect!

France Fournier President & CEO Oakville Chamber of Commerce

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GL CHEMTEC INTERNATIONAL specializes in advanced chemistry R&D and scale-up services to support Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient development, and the development of advanced materials for drug delivery and medical device applications.

Based in Oakville, GLC houses two lab facilities where it provides R&D services supporting advanced multi-step organic synthesis of nextgeneration therapies

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Big Ass Fans is the world’s premier manufacturer of airflow products.

Since 1999, we have set the bar for quality craftsmanship with products that deliver engaging performance and effortless comfort to spaces across nearly every industry, from industrial to commercial to residential. Rooted in sustainability and manufactured in the US, our products can help customers reach up to 30% in yearround energy savings, and can also tie into provincially accessible rebate programs such as SaveonEnergy.ca

Jelinek Cork is a 5th generation family run company with facilities in six countries. Specializing in cork products ranging from stoppers to elegant floor and wall tiles, their focus on sustainable innovation is a cornerstone of their long history. Climate-positive cork is the foundation of distinct Jelinek products such as cork fabric and cork paint.

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Maison Apothecare is an outward expression of everything important to Founder & Formulator, Natacha Rey: family, creativity, honesty, loyalty, and planet.

After studying homeopathic medicine at the Australian College of Natural Medicine, Natacha’s creative energy materialised into one of Maison Apothecare’s most popular lines: Lemon Aide Surface Cleaner, which has grown to include a full range of environmentally responsible and refillable products.

A full-service law firm with deep roots in Oakville for more than 50 years, OMH serves businesses, individuals and public authorities across Canada. We provide strategic advice that aligns with your success, and embrace technology to address your needs in a timely and cost-effective way. OMH is connected to its community with lawyers involved in various charitable organizations.

The Silver Sherpa team are thought leaders, action-takers, and visionaries for Smart Ageing, unique in the Elder Management space. We provide professional services for high-net-worth individuals and families planning for or transitioning into life’s later stages. Confidentially and with the utmost empathy, we deliver planning, coordination, and crisis management services

Euro-Line Appliances is a family owned and operated Canadian company with more than 35 years of experience being the nation’s leading distributor of premium domestic appliances into retail and builder markets. ELA features world class and industry leading products from Liebherr, SMEG, AEG, Gorenje, The Galley, and their private label P&C.

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MYcourier Inc. is the leading lastmile delivery partner and courier service in Toronto and GTA. Powered by a customer-oriented team of associates, MYcourier Inc. goes the extra mile in providing reliable service. Using live technology trackers, MYcourier Inc. is committed to ensuring a safe, streamlined process from pickup to delivery. Find information on mycourier.ca or contact info@mycourier.ca.

Positive Accounting is a tech-focused firm that embraces automated “Paperless Bookkeeping.” By introducing CRA-approved apps on customers’ mobile phones, their books are updated daily!

We operate in a virtual environment for customers across the country.

Business owners have real-time access. Anywhere. Anytime. On any device to make immediate management decisions.

SommEvents creates unique wine and spirit tastings for team building and client retention.

Looking to share an experience with your team and clients?

Looking for unique gifts for onboarding staff or starting a relationship with a new client?

The team at SommEvents can customize your events and gifts to be truly unique!

Entripy is Canada’s leading custom decorator of apparel and promotional items, working with businesses big and small: from quantities of 6 to 1000s, it’s all done right here in Oakville.

We are a Certified Supplier member of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC). As a company, we live and breathe diversity – it’s what we’re most proud of every day. Contact us at 1-866-ENTRIPY.

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Attracting Business, Facility Expansion and Job Creation Keeps Oakville As One of Canada’s Best Locations to Invest

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akville continues to be one of the best locations to invest in Canada.

For the fourth year in a row, Site Selection Magazine, an international business publication covering corporate real estate and economic development, listed the Town of Oakville among the top 20 regions of Canada’s Best Locations to invest.

Oakville is celebrated as a top choice for site selection based on a healthy number of investments resulting in new company arrivals, facility expansions at existing companies, and new jobs created.

“The town recognizes the key role new investments play in keeping our economy strong,” says Rebekah Diec Stormes, Director of Economic Development with

the Town of Oakville. “We’re here to help companies realize the value and benefits of doing business in Oakville while also providing support services to both new and existing businesses as they choose to locate, expand or build in our community.”

Between April 2021 and March 2022, Oakville welcomed Amazon, Hilti Canada, HealthPRO, Wiseacre Studios Inc., National Veterinary Associates, and Wolseley Canada Inc., Dana Canada Corp., and Spark Power each expanded their facilities; and Geotab grew their workforce.

Together, these investments added 600 jobs, supporting the local economy and driving economic growth in the community.

In 2021, the town’s Economic Development department, in partnership

with Building Services, implemented a pilot program to provide enhanced service to priority non-residential building permit applications. From April 2021 to March 2022, three new investment files were successfully supported through the pilot program, bringing new companies to Oakville and generating key sector job growth and new industrial development.

Visit Site Selection Magazine’s – Canada’s Best Locations to see the full results and more information about the rankings.

For information on the town’s Economic Development Office and key business resources, visit Invest Oakville or review Oakville’s award-winning Community Profile – Where Living Works.

Cheers for Charity!

a lot of time cultivating the perfect beer for this Fall season. To participate in this fundraiser, head over to Cameron’s Brewery and purchase their limited-release Sixteen Mile Creek Beer.

A company that started in 1997 as a hobby, Cameron’s Brewery is based in Oakville, Ontario and prides itself in their family-run craft brewery business. With their classic ales and innovative rich new flavours, they have managed to capture the attention of local, national and worldwide brewing awards. Cameron’s Brewery is conscious of its efforts to remain environmentally friendly in their day-today practices and is now also showing its efforts to support local healthcare. Learn more at: https://www.sixteenmilecreek.ca

Sixteen Mile Creek Beer fundraiser for the Oakville Hospital Foundation

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akville, October 21st, 2022. At the start of October, Cameron’s Brewing released a new beer called the Sixteen Mile Creek Red Ale. The purpose of this fundraiser was to show their support to the Oakville Hospital Foundation by donating proceeds towards the purchase of new medical equipment and technology. Due to the pandemic that is still prevalent today, healthcare professionals have selflessly aided every individual in their care. Cameron’s Brewing wants to show its support and gratitude towards local healthcare with this limited-release beer. For every can sold, a

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portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Oakville Hospital Foundation.

“We’re so excited to share this latest fundraising initiative in support of local healthcare!” Says President Clint Israel.

“Proceeds from this limited release will go to the Oakville Hospital Foundation and will help fund vital medical equipment

and technology at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital.”

Since the launch first week of October, sales have been brisk as existing Cameron’s Brewing customers have been purchasing cases as well as an entirely new group of beer lovers who are helping support a great local charity. Cameron’s Brewing spent

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Halton Healthcare: Delivering A World Class Health System Patients from Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville can see it, and employees of Halton Healthcare live it. Voted one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures

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alton Healthcare is an award winning healthcare organization comprised of three community hospitals and numerous community-based services in the growing communities of Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville.

Reflecting the dynamic communities it serves, the organization takes pride in offering some of the finest technology and healthcare expertise available in southwestern Ontario.

With a culture built on core values of Compassion, Accountability and Respect, Halton Healthcare has created a workplace focused on inclusion, high-performance and recognition.

Exemplary patient experiences, always.

Supported by more than 7,000 staff, volunteers and medical and professional staff the organization has been recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures of 2021, by Waterstone Human Capital. This award is based on an evaluation of corporate culture and highlights recipients that put culture at the centre of everything they do.

“Our purpose as an organization is To Care, as depicted in our new Strategic Plan, “Inspiring Care”. That extends through our patients and families, and across our entire hospital community,” explains Joan Jickling, SVP, Patient Engagement & Chief Nursing Executive. “Our strength, particularly over the course of the pandemic, has been the strong sense of teamwork and the emphasis on relationships and collaboration across our teams.”

Halton Healthcare believes it is important to care for and support all

staff and physicians so they can provide exemplary patient experiences. The compassion shown by staff can make all the difference to a patient’s experience of care, but in order to provide compassionate care staff and physicians must also feel supported in their work.

The organization couples its staff support and assistance programs with advanced technology, and foundational programs to support professional development and growth, including leadership development opportunities.

For nurses there are options for specialty education, in partnership with academic institutions, for critical care, perioperative and emergency nursing along with tuition support and leadership programs.

Learn more about Halton Healthcare’s hospitals and the people who care by visiting haltonhealthcare.com.

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Live Well, For Life Policaro Group has created a community in Oakville with Porsche Centre Oakville

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olicaro Group is a multifaceted enterprise focused on the future of mobility, retail business and software solutions and is committed to customer service and the enduring belief in the value of community. Exclusively automotive luxury, the decision to open a Porsche Centre in Oakville in 2013 was easy.

Oakville’s unparalleled quality of life and proximity to Toronto has attracted a community of highly educated, highly skilled, and affluent residents, primarily in occupations such as management and sciences. Conveniently located 30km from downtown Toronto, with easy highway access, Oakville strives to be the most livable city in Canada, making Oakville a prime location for a Porsche Centre.

Policaro’s Oakville facility, Porsche Centre Oakville is home to over 80 highly trained, motivated, and inspired employees, guided by the Policaro values of Passion, Performance and Promise.

Porsche Centre Oakville was designed to serve Southern Ontario, including Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Hamilton, and surrounding communities. Located on the south side of the QEW between Bronte Road and 3rd Line, Porsche Centre Oakville embodies the ambitions of the Porsche brand, featuring new and pre-owned sales, aftersales, lifestyle,

genuine parts and tequipment. Boasting an immersed showroom experience with a 6 metre video wall and e-performance charger infrastructure, including rapid chargers capable of charging a Porsche EV from 5 to 80% in 22.5 minutes. In all aspects, the latest Porsche innovations have been incorporated to provide an enhanced customer experience.

The success of Porsche Centre Oakville led to further growth for Policaro Group with automotive ancillary business consisting of Policaro Motorsport, Policaro Performance, Policaro Leasing and Motion Endeavours, along with The Policaro Foundation which supports local paediatric hospitals. The group are proud stewards of luxury automobile dealerships encompassing seven brands, Acura, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover Lexus, Porsche, and Volvo.

With eight world-class facilities in GTA and Southern Ontario, Policaro Group takes pride in investing in an advanced, personalized customer experience training program and constructing dealerships designed to enhance the customer experience, while showcasing innovative manufacturer building design and functionality.

Policaro Group is set to open two additional Porsche Centres in KitchenerWaterloo in 2023 and Niagara in 2024.

with Dr. Peter Nord, Chief Medical Director at Medcan Here are three simple habits to help promote healthspan.

Exercise without feeling like it’s exercise: Research shows regular physical activity plays a protective role against dementia. Sounds simple, but walking, running, biking, even taking the stairs all contribute to illness prevention, including dementia.

Spend time in nature either alone or with others: Studies show that getting outside helps lower blood pressure, heart rate and risk of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Take a brisk walk in a park, or in your neighborhood, and bring along a family member, or friend to join you.

If you like your work, do it for as long as you can: A recent study suggests that early retirement is associated with an increased mortality risk.

Working, even part-time, keeps your mind engaged, which helps promote an improved health span. People have been shown to benefit from learning a new skill or engaging in a new hobby later in life.

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Midtown Oakville – An Exciting Transformation to Spur Economic Opportunities

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idtown is an ambitious, future-forward vision to build a vibrant, selfsufficient live, work, and play community within a key rail transportation corridor in the Town of Oakville. The plan is central to the town’s ability to accommodate provincial population growth targets and create business opportunities leading up to 2051 and beyond.

Midtown will be a transitsupported, walkable, mixed-use community of tall buildings, open spaces, recreational and retail amenities that will drive the future of economic growth in Oakville. A critical piece of the town’s economy for the next generation and beyond, Midtown prioritizes active modes of transportation, reduces the distance necessary to travel between home and work, a significant step in creating a complete urban community.

The Midtown Oakville Urban Growth Centre covers an area of about 103 hectares surrounding the Oakville GO Station – the busiest in the GO Transit network, outside of Union Station – and is bounded by

the QEW, Chartwell Road, Cornwall Road and Sixteen Mile Creek.

Metrolinx identifies Midtown as an anchor mobility hub, integrating express rail, regional rail, rapid transit and local bus services.

Midtown, currently home to 900 residents and 3,000 jobs, was among 25 provincially-designated urban growth centres identified in 2006. Through an Official Plan Amendment (OPA), Halton Region has provided a target of 65 per cent residents – totalling 13,300 people – and 35 per cent jobs – around 7,300 jobs – for Midtown.

Full build-out, expected to take more than 20 to 30 years, will meet at least the minimum density target of 200 residents and jobs combined per hectare.

Strategic location.

Unique features.

The connectivity, walkability, accessibility and sustainability inherent in the Vision for Midtown will become a model for the Town of Oakville and has the potential to serve

as a blueprint for other communities across the GTA. Its mixed-use neighbourhoods will connect to the rest of Oakville, the Halton Region, the GTA and beyond through high-order transit connections, and enhancing pedestrian and cycling networks.

The community will add to and amplify Oakville’s already thriving economy built around a long list of advantages that Oakville offers, including its strong talent base fed

by Sheridan College, its unparalleled quality of life and incredible connectivity, thanks to two GO stations and ready access to Highways 407, 403 and QEW. Key sectors of growth include professional services; life sciences; digital media, ICT, and film; and advanced manufacturing. As a critical piece of the town’s economy, Midtown will provide an opportunity for continued investment and growth in these sectors.

Midtown will feature a high-quality public realm and various community spaces for its residents, workers and visitors, including parks and open

spaces, urban commons, streetscapes, courtyards, pocket courts, urban squares, walkways, and bikeways.

Retail spaces are integral to the quality of the street life, and will be integrated with new buildings, combined with office space and residential units on the upper floors, including affordable and rental units.

To meet density targets, plans call for extending building heights offering a seamless experience for businesses, residents and visitors.

The plan for Midtown has been shaped by community input and feedback and more public information and engagement opportunities are coming up this fall to further inform the OPA for Council’s consideration in the first half of 2023.

Midtown Oakville is not only about reimagining urban living, but also a movement towards more sustainable development and town planning. We’re building a thriving community of the future, and welcome partners and investors to help write this exciting story with us, together.

For more information, visit oakville.ca

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Immigration Solutions Law Group – Effective Immigration & Cross Border Solutions

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s a U.S. attorney (NY) since 1991, and as a Certified Specialist in Immigration Law (LSO) with over 28 years of experience, Charles Pley has dedicated his life to serving the public.

Charles Pley founded Immigration Solutions Law Group in 1994, following his time as a Canadian overseas diplomat and visa officer. He has built a team of exceptional Canada and U.S. immigration lawyers and paralegals who are committed to providing the best possible legal representation. The firm was established with a clear mission in mind to provide global immigration and cross-border solutions to businesses, high net-worth individuals, professionals and families.

The culture is to treat each case with integrity, respect, and professionalism, with personalized attention to the unique and diverse needs of their clientele.

Why Choose Immigration Solutions Law Group Charles Pley and his team have built a reputation as one the pre-eminent immigration law firms in Canada.

Trustworthy, knowledgeable and professional, they provide exceptional legal counsel. He is the lawyer that companies from all sectors of business call for experienced legal representation, including major Fortune 500 companies.

Given the complexity of international immigration law, many corporations turn to Immigration Solutions Law Group for effective cross border solutions. They have safely placed thousands of people to work in both Canada and the U.S. and have helped them establish themselves in a foreign country.

The Firm Specializes in Legal Counsel Related to: • Advising and consulting on international immigration, investment, and employment • Work visas / permits (including LMIA’s) • Permanent resident status for investors, professionals, and families • Citizenship/naturalization • International students • Complex admissibility issues Pley’s team of highly responsive and knowledgeable Canada and US immigration lawyers and paralegals serve foreign investors, businesses and their key employees, professionals, and their families.

The firm’s clients include companies across

a range of sectors, including automotive, aerospace, agriculture, construction, ubiquitous blue chip multinational firms in IT, pharmaceuticals, engineering, and Canadian and US Ivy League universities.

Former client Nishan Singh recalls his experience with Charles Pley fondly, “I highly recommend Charles Pley and his team of immigration lawyers. He was extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and efficient, helping me through the long immigration process with ease. I have nothing but praise for his level of professionalism and commitment to his clients.

I am happy to say I am now a Canadian permanent resident, thanks in no small part to Charles’ invaluable advice and assistance.”

For more information, please visit: https://www.immsolutionslaw.com/

We’re on a mission to usher in a new era of care in Oakville.

This initiative will revolutionize care in our community and impact the lives of patients for generations to come. Your investment will accelerate this transformational work and is essential to the future of advanced healthcare in our region.

Connect with Mary McPherson, Chief Executive Officer at 905-338-4642 to learn more about this important initiative.