Welcome to London Ontario
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About London Use these links for more information about the London of today that evolved from its original settlement in 1826 as the government seat for the vast London District which covered most of central Western Ontario.
If a visit to our city - for pleasure or business - is in your plans good starting points for becoming acquainted with what London offers are the websites of Tourism London and the London Convention Centre. You might also enjoy exploring the information in the History of London overview that actually began in 1793. This was when Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe selected the Forks of the Thames as his choice for the future site for the capital of the province. Discover, too, the reasons for the city's appeal as a place to live and work in sites such Good Move London the Immigration portal. Click on the link For more information about London www.ledc.com/statpub/publications/pdf/MarketingFacts.pdf Rankings & performance measurementSixth
Best Run City
in Canada
| | Next Cities™ -
Ninth place ranking
The Top Canadian Hotspots for
Young, Talented Workers Next Generation Consulting
2009-2010 Canada Version | | Maclean's magazine and
Atlantic Institute for
Market Studies (AIMS)
July 2009 | The National Municipal Performance Report rated 31 municipalities across the country on efficiency and effectiveness in seven areas: Governance and Finance; Taxation; Safety and Protection; Transportation; Environmental Health; Economic Development; Recreational and Culture. Overall, the Maclean's/AIMS study graded the City of London B- for efficiency (above the national average) and C+ for effectiveness (at the national average). Note: Originally, reported as 7th best run city in Canada, Maclean's subsequently announced corrected info used to rank Canada’s best run cities which put London in 6th place. | | Next Cities™ are places with the assets and amenities that attract and keep a young, educated workforce. They are hotspots because they nurture the attributes and attitudes the next generation values. Next Generation Consulting group these attributes into seven indexes: Vitality, Earning, Learning, After Hours, Around Town, Cost of Lifestyle and Social Capital. London ranks ninth in the Canada Version of "Next City hotspots." |
How London Measures Up:
Rankings & Performance ReportsThe City of London consistently ranks in the top tier of Canadian municipalities for quality of life, cultural and creative diversity, economic development and a workforce that is well educated, well trained and adaptable. Here you'll find highlights of assessments of London by sources such as Macleans magazine, MoneySense, BMA Management Consulting, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and other independent sources.
| Municipal Study 2009 BMA Management Consulting | | | Quality of Life
Reporting System
| | | Federation of Canadian Municipalities | Produced annually by the consulting firm BMA, this report encompasses economic and demographic characteristics such community public safety needs and demands for capital improvements and social services. The results presented show a comparison to the overall survey average of 82 Ontario municipalities as well as a comparison to the average within the geographic location. | | Developed by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the Quality of Life Reporting System (QOLRS) measures, monitors and reports on the quality of life in Canadian urban municipalities using data from a variety of national and municipal sources. The QOLRS is a member-based initiative whose participants represent 23 communities in seven provinces.The FCM reporting system marks the first time that municipal governments in Canada have worked together to develop a policy and planning system on a national scale for quality of life issues ranging from income, shelter and necessities to social change and the urban environment. |
Top Ten - Overall
Cities of the Future Top Five Awards
- Best Economic Potential
- Most Cost Effective
Foreign Direct Investment (fDi) | | Ontario Municipalities
OMBI Benchmarking Study 2008 |
Ontario Municipal Chief Administrative Officers'
Benchmarking Initiative (OMBI) | Foreign Direct Investment (fDi) in its 2007/2008 rankings identified London as being “Top Ten - Overall” in its “Cities of the Future” awards based on research indicators such as regional economic performance, location costs, quality of life, transport, IT infrastructure, business regulation, tax and human resources. London also received two “Top five” fDi awards - “Best Economic Potential” and “Most Cost Effective.” These rankings were earned in the grouping of North American cities with a population between 100,000 and 500,000. | | The City of London compares favourably to other Ontario municipalities in the 2008 benchmarking study released November 2009. The Ontario Municipal Chief Administrative Officers' Benchmarking Initiative (OMBI) measures how efficiently and effectively Ontario municipalities deliver programs and services. The report provides year-over-year data on 22 services that are common to all member OMBI municipalities. Services include roads, transit, policing, long-term care, libraries, water and wastewater systems, solid waste management and social assistance. The City of London ranks greater than the median in 12 services areas (including road maintenance, garbage and water treatment costs, parkland area, and library and transit services) and comparable to the median in six other areas. In three services areas, the City is lower than the median. The joint initiative involves 15 municipalities representing 9.3 million residents or 73 per cent of Ontario's population. |
Best Places to Live -
London ranked 11th out of 54 Canadian communities | | | Highest possible financial rating - Aaa for the 33rd successive year | |
MoneySense Magazine
Canada's Best Places to Live 2009 |
Moody's Investors Service
September 2009 | | Even amid global economic challenges, London is considered one of the best places in Canada to live. MoneySense Magazine released its 2009 "Best Places to Live" rankings and London is now ranked 11th out of 154 communities across Canada, up from 14th position in 2008.
In order to determine the rankings, MoneySense rates communities on 24 different factors - those most likely to affect residents’ long-term happiness, such as the chances of landing a good job, affording a nice home, and having access to high-quality medical care. | | The City of London received the highest possible rating - Aaa - from Moody's Investors Service. An independent source for credit ratings, research and risk analysis, operating internationally, An independent source for credit ratings, research and risk analysis, operating internationally. A prudent, conservative approach to fiscal planning along with a strong track record achieving positive results were among the reasons for the top rating cited in Moody’s 2009 report. |
| Municipal Study 2009 BMA Management Consulting | | | Quality of Life
Reporting System
| | | Federation of Canadian Municipalities | Produced annually by the consulting firm BMA, this report encompasses economic and demographic characteristics such community public safety needs and demands for capital improvements and social services. The results presented show a comparison to the overall survey average of 82 Ontario municipalities as well as a comparison to the average within the geographic location. | | Developed by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the Quality of Life Reporting System (QOLRS) measures, monitors and reports on the quality of life in Canadian urban municipalities using data from a variety of national and municipal sources. The QOLRS is a member-based initiative whose participants represent 23 communities in seven provinces.The FCM reporting system marks the first time that municipal governments in Canada have worked together to develop a policy and planning system on a national scale for quality of life issues ranging from income, shelter and necessities to social change and the urban environment. |
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