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 Windsor-Essex region in Ontario has a population of approximately 422,000 residents.
Surface of the region is : 6,034 square km The region's economy is diverse, with key sectors including advanced manufacturing, agriculture and agri-tech, and the emerging automobility industry.

Advanced Manufacturing: Windsor-Essex is renowned as North America's manufacturing powerhouse, particularly in the automotive sector. The region is home to numerous parts suppliers and mold makers who utilize innovative technologies to remain competitive. This includes the production of tool and die, mold making, machining, automation transfer equipment, and machine building.

Agriculture and Agri-Tech: The region boasts over 4,500 acres of greenhouse operations, making it the largest vegetable greenhouse cluster in North America and the second-largest globally. The favorable climate and advanced growing systems contribute to a productive 212-day growing season annually. The food and beverage processing sector is a major economic driver, generating over $3 billion in annual GDP and standing as the region's second-largest manufacturing sector.

Automobility Industry: Building on its automotive heritage, Windsor-Essex is evolving into the 'Automobility Capital of Canada'. The region is focusing on the development and production of connected, autonomous, and electric vehicles. Initiatives such as the Canadian Automobility Hub and significant investments from companies like Stellantis and LG Energy Solution, which are investing $5 billion CAD to build an electric vehicle battery plant, underscore this transformation.