2011 was the best year since 2002 for Toronto's film, television and commercial production industry, with more than $1.13 billion in direct expenditures contributed to the local economy. Toronto's film, television and digital media sector is essential to Toronto. Beyond employing more than 25,000 people and annually contributing in excess of $1 billion to the city's economy, it adds to the Toronto brand, internationally attracting investment and talent to the city.
Key items at Council this month included the latest on Ford's waterfront takeover, motorized watercraft safety, RentSafeTO improvements and more.