27 Years of Retention Outcomes for a Nine-University Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program in Ontario, Canada

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ONTARIO ENTIRE PROVINCE

NORTH WEST
Lakehead University

NORTH EAST NORTH EAST - FRENCH ONLY
Laurentian University

HAMILTON-NIAGARA-GEORGIAN BAY
McMaster University

OTTAWA OTTAWA - FRENCH ONLY
Ottawa University

SOUTH EAST
Queen's University

GREATER TORONTO AREA
Toronto Metropolitan University
and York Universities

SOUTH WEST
Western University

SOUTH SOUTHWEST
Windsor Univerity

the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has a population of approximately 6,711,985 people.
Surface of the region is : 18,800 square km
The GTA is a significant economic hub in Canada, contributing about 20% of the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The region's economy is diverse, with key sectors including:

Financial Services: Toronto serves as Canada's banking and stock exchange center, housing the headquarters of the country's major banks and the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Manufacturing: The GTA is a major industrial center, producing more than half of Canada's manufactured goods.

Technology: The city of Markham, within the GTA, has attracted a high concentration of high-tech companies, positioning itself as Canada's High-Tech Capital.

Automotive Industry: The GTA is the second-largest automotive center in North America, with major companies operating assembly plants in the area. These sectors, among others, play a crucial role in the economic vitality of the Greater Toronto Area.