Sub-Sector Sub-Sector description Related Government Function and responsible Ontario ministry Related Archives of Ontario private holdings (containing records 1980-and later) Sub-Sector appraisal rationale Acquisitions considerations Priority: High (AO has little to no documentation), Medium (AO has some documentation), Low (AO has significant documentation) Aerospace This sub-sector includes public research centres, educational institutions with aerospace programs and individual Ontario aerospace companies. Promoting investment in Ontario, Promoting Ontario’s trade, Promoting Ontario’s economic growth and competitiveness of existing investment/industry (Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure) F 4531 Fred W. Hotson fonds F 4626 Leaven Aviation Limited Ontario’s commitment to research and development in the aerospace industry is indicative of its overall importance to the Ontario economy. Records that document this will provide evidence of private sector contributions to Ontario’s economic livelihood and the efficacy of government initiatives to promote economic growth. The AO has some holdings in this post-1980 MEDIUM
Clean technology This sub-sector includes developers of biomaterial and clean energy technologies (Green IT) and environmental software and consulting services. Promoting investment in Ontario, Promoting Ontario’s trade, Promoting Ontario’s economic growth and competitiveness of existing investment/industry (Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure) None Through the Ontario Research Fund's (ORF) Research Excellence and Research Infrastructure programs, the Province has committed to strengthening its research and development capacity in technology. Records that document this will provide evidence of private sector contributions to Ontario’s economic livelihood and the efficacy of government initiatives to promote economic growth. The AO has no holdings in this post-1980 HIGH
Digital gaming This sub-sector includes software and hardware developers and development studios and publishers. Promoting investment in Ontario, Promoting Ontario’s trade, Promoting Ontario’s economic growth and competitiveness of existing investment/industry (Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure) None Digital gaming has evolved into a dollar industry in Ontario and a key contributor to Ontario’s new economy. Records that document this will provide evidence of private sector contributions to Ontario’s economic livelihood and the efficacy of government initiatives to promote economic growth. The AO has no holdings in this post-1980 HIGH
Mining This sub-sector includes mines, miners and developers. Promoting investment in Ontario, Promoting Ontario’s trade, Promoting Ontario’s economic growth and competitiveness of existing investment/industry (Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure) F 1352 Ontario Mining Association F 1344 Steep Rock Iron Mines Limited fonds F 1343 Caland Ore Company Limited F 4667 Roger Young F 4170 McIntyre Research Foundation fonds Mining has been integral to the development of many communities in the province. In 2014, there were 235,000 active mining claim units in good standing in Ontario. Mineral production in Ontario was more than $10 billion in 2011. Records that document this will provide evidence of private sector contributions to Ontario’s economic livelihood and the efficacy of government initiatives to promote economic growth. . The AO has limited holdings in this post-1980 Medium
Small business This category includes small and medium size businesses, not necessarily affiliated with any other in this analysis. Promoting investment in Ontario, Promoting Ontario’s trade, Promoting Ontario’s economic growth and competitiveness of existing investment/industry (Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure) F 4141 C. Bernstein & Son Limited fonds F 4353 Charles Pharmacy fonds F 195 Piano Co. fonds F 4608 Brian Cowan fonds F 4581 Mono Lino Typesetting Company Limited fonds F 4353 Charles Pharmacy fonds Small businesses have been fundamental to the development of communities across the province, constituting about 98% of the businesses in Ontario. Through grants and tax incentives, the province supports the development and livelihood of small businesses across the province. Records that document this will provide evidence of private contributions to Ontario’s economic livelihood and the efficacy of government initiatives to promote economic growth. The AO has limited holdings in this post-1980. Donation offers should be considered on a case by case however, the records of some small businesses may to be of more local significance and would be better placed in regional or local archives. Medium