The Toronto Region is a global leader in water-related research, industry and policy. Located on the Great Lakes, the Toronto Region has a wealth of water-related research, industry and policy expertise. Some of the key findings include: • Home to 3 hubs of excellence within the region: Guelph-Waterloo, Burlington and Toronto • The location of 160+ water-related companies that employ more than 30,000 workers • Ranked #1 in international patent applications related to Membrane Separation, and is in the top 5 for patent applications related to adsorption; dialysis/osmosis/reverse osmosis/hyperfiltration; filtration; flocculation/precipitation; ion exchange; and sedmentation. Canada ranks in the top 10 globally in these areas. • Ranked #1 in Canada for the most publications on water-related topics: adsorption; dialysis/osmosis/reverse osmosis/hyperfiltration; filtration; flocculation/precipitation; and sedmentation. Canada ranks in the top 10 globally in these areas.

1. Water-related Expertise
in the Toronto Region
July 9, 2009
TORONTO REGION RESEARCH ALLIANCE
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2. Agenda
Key regional facts
Global status in publications and patents
Toronto Region’s niche strengths
State of the industry
Companies and labour force
Overview of regional assets
Research institutes and scientific expertise
Government programs and incentives
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3. Water Technologies: Internationally-recognized
R&D cluster in the Toronto Region
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4. Key Facts
Pivotal North American location
The Toronto Region is located on the shores of the
Great Lakes – the world’s largest fresh water source
Sophisticated customer base
Suppliers of drinking water and wastewater services
to one of the largest population centers in North
America
Major industrial sectors such as agriculture, food
processing and advanced manufacturing
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5. Key Facts continued
Well-served by an established water infrastructure
Opportunities for technological and infrastructure upgrades
Potential for development of new rehabilitation and
monitoring technologies in an aging water system
Dynamic environmental hub
Over 150 companies providing wastewater, water
treatment and filtration related products and services
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6. Global Status in Research and Patents

7. Toronto Region:
A global leader in water-related patent activity
Patent Applications in International Competitive Regions
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8. Strengths in Water Research
Adsorption
Dialysis/Osmosis/Reverse Osmosis/Hyperfiltration
Filtration
Flocculation/Precipitation
Ion Exchange
Membrane Separation
Sedimentation
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9. Global Ranking:
International Patent Applications
Toronto Region Rank with
International Competitive
Patent Subject Regions
Adsorption 3rd
Dialysis/Osmosis/RO/Hyperfiltration 4th
Filtration 2nd
Flocculation/Precipitation 2nd
Ion Exchange 4th
Membrane Separation 1st
Sedimentation 6th
Source: WIPO, 2009
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10. Global Patent Analysis:
Top 8 Companies in Water Technologies
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BASF
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Reckitt Benckiser
Reckitt Benckiser 7
US Filter Co.
US Filter Co. 1 2 4 1
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GE/ Ionics Inc.
GE/ Ionics Inc.
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Nalco Chemical Co.
Nalco Chemical Co.
1 1 13 2 2
Veolia Water Systems
Veolia Water Systems
4 1 3 4 2 8
Adsorption Dialysis/ Filtration Flocculation/ Ion‐exchange Membrane Sedimentation
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11. Toronto Region Niche Research Strengths
Membrane Separation
Number of publications '98-'08
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12. Toronto Region Niche Research Strengths
Dialysis, Osmosis, Reverse Osmosis, Hyperfiltration
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13. Toronto Region Niche Research Strengths
Flocculation / Precipitation
Number of publications '98-'08
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14. Water Policy
Water policy & administration publications by top 10 competitive cities
in Canada (1979-2009)
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15. Water Policy is a Government Priority
“The Water Program of Ontario, supports the goals of
protecting the water that Ontarians drink by developing
legislation, policies and programs, monitoring water quality
and enforcing regulations to ensure protection for drinking
water from source-to-tap and protection and conservation
of Ontario’s water resources.”
Ontario Ministry of Finance
More than $172 million will be used to support the Water
Program (Ontario Budget Estimates, 2008-2009)
$259 million for water/environment infrastructure
expenditures (2009 Ontario Budget)
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16. Industry Status

17. Water-related Companies in the Toronto Region
159 companies in the Toronto Region*
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* Some companies may be involved in more than one area.
Source: Industry Canada, 2008
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19. Strong Labour Force
134,030 administrative employees, labourers and scientific
personnel in Canada (2006)
The Toronto Region boasts 23% of the total water labour force
and over 8,200 university graduates (all levels) related to water
sciences in 2007
Toronto Region 30,590
Quebec 30,305
Alberta 16,840
British Columbia 14,570
Manitoba 4,920
Saskatchewan 4,115
Nova Scotia 3,470
New Brunswick 2,155 Source: Industry Canada, CUDO, eInfo, KPI Ontario Colleges, 2008
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20. Research Institutes and Scientific Expertise

21. Centre of Advanced R&D:
19 Water-related Research Institutes
Notable research groups and institutes
Canadian Water Network (CWN)
NSERC Chair in Water Treatment
University of Waterloo Groundwater Research and Remediation Research Group
Waterloo Aquatic Toxicology & Ecosystem Remediation
Laboratory
Water Policy and Governance Group
Environment Canada, National Water
Canadian Centre for Inland Waters
Research Institute (Burlington)
University of Guelph Guelph Institute for the Environment (GIE)
Ontario Rural Wastewater Centre
University of Toronto Drinking Water Research Group (DWRG)
Munk Centre for International Studies
McMaster University (Hamilton) United Nations University: International Network on Water,
Environment and Health
Worsfold Water Quality Centre (WWQC)
Trent University (Peterborough)
Institute for Watershed Science
Walkerton Walkerton Clean Water Centre
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22. NSERC Funding (1998-2008)
Other Provinces
8% Total Amount $16,833,231
British Columbia
12%
Quebec Toronto Region
7% 47%
Alberta
9%
Ontario
Rest of Ontario
17%
The Toronto Region was awarded $8.1 million by the Canadian Foundation
for Innovation in the same time frame.
Source: NSERC, CFI 2008
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23. Expertise*
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Funding Received ($)
Source water quality‐ surface and ground water
Recycle and Reuse
Detection and Measurement of Emerging issue pollutants (PPCP, EDC, nano‐particles, pesticides, etc.)
Removal of Emerging issue pollutants
Water related policy and management
Water treatment technology
Other * Some experts may be involved in more than one research area
Source: University Websites, 2009; NSERC, 2008
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24. Expertise by Institution
University of Waterloo 36
Canada Centre for Inland Waters 31
University of Guelph 24
University of Toronto 21
Guelph Institute for the Environment 13
McMaster University 9
Trent University 6
Ryerson University 5
McMaster Institute of Environment & Health 5
Waterloo University Consortium for Field Focused Groundwater
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Contamination Research
155 experts
Wilfrid Laurier University 1
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25. Main Locations
Toronto
Guelph-Waterloo
Burlington
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26. Government Programs and Incentives

27. Government of Ontario
Green Energy Act (GEA)
Ontario Research Fund
Innovation Demonstration Fund
Investment Accelerator Fund
Business Mentorship and Entrepreneurship Program
Next Generation of Jobs Fund: Strategic Opportunities
Program
Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit
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28. Government of Canada
Sustainable Development Technologies Canada
Scientific Research & Experimental Development
Expenditures
NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program
New Environmental Technologies Evaluation
Financial Support – Science & Technology
Canadian Environmental Technology Information Centre
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29. Water Issues
Developing world Developed world
Clean water Source water quality – surface
Disease control and ground water
Source water protection Recycle and reuse
Detection and removal of
emerging issue pollutants (i.e.
pharmaceuticals and personal
care products (PPCPs),
endocrine disruptors (EDC),
pesticides, etc.)
Water-related policy
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30. Summary
Established research infrastructure
150+ experts conducting internationally recognized R&D at
19 water-related research institutes
Global leader in water-related patent activity
Top 3 ranking in areas of membrane separation, filtration
and flocculation
Strong industry and appropriately trained labour force
150+ companies and over 8,200 graduates in water related
engineering and science programs
Drinking water, bulk transport and source protection are
government priorities
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31. “…There are several large multi-national companies
that do their manufacturing in Ontario. Toronto Region
universities will create innovative new technologies for
them in global applications. We are and will be the
leaders in water protection and assessment…”
Marc Savos, University of Waterloo
Canada Research Chair in Water Quality Protection
Scientific Director, Canadian Water Network
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32. For more information, contact us:
Toronto Region Research Alliance
MaRS Centre, Heritage Building
101 College Street, Suite HL30
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1L7
Email: info@trra.ca
Tel: 1 416 673 6674
Fax: 1 416 673 6671
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