As of December 1, 2024, Ontario has 5,094 general contractors, reflecting a 5.33% increase compared to 2023. Of these, 4,720 contractors (92.66%) are independently owned, while 374 (7.34%) are affiliated with larger brands. The top three cities with the highest number of general contractors are Toronto, with 616, followed by Ottawa with 497, and Mississauga with 331. The average age of general contractors in Ontario is 4 years and 6 months.
General contractors in Ontario are also strengthening their digital presence across various platforms. A total of 564 have LinkedIn profiles, 1,730 maintain Facebook pages, 1,432 are active on Instagram, 541 have X (formerly Twitter) handles, 66 are on TikTok, and 376 operate YouTube channels. Additionally, 3,629 general contractors have their own websites, while the remaining 1,465 do not.