Characteristics |
Number |
| Population | 94,700 |
| Average Population growth rate | 0.32% |
| Average Age | 35.6 |
| Male-Female ratio | 1:0.8 |
| Average number of persons per household | 3.21 |
| Immigrant Population | 25,110 |
| Number of Dwellings | 27,188 |
| Population Density per square km | 376.31 |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.9% |
Pickering, Ontario
Pickering was established in 1791 as part of what was then called York County. The name was derived from Pickering, Yorkshire in Yorkshire, England and became part of Ontario in 1852.
Like many cities in Canada, Pickering experienced rapid population growth in the post-war period and then again between the years 1996 - 2001. Today, Pickering has a population of 94.700 with over 73% being Caucasian.
Pickering is a vibrant and growing community situated just 40 kilometres east of downtown Toronto. It offers a unique blend of urban and rural living providing residents with the best of both places. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Pickering continues to be a waterfront refuge for those wanting to temporarily escape the city life.
Pickering Demographics Statistics
Important Information About Your Rates 
Effective July 1, 2008 you will begin to notice an increase in your gas bill. The Ontario Energy Board approved changes to the rates Union Gas charges its customers. For most customers the total increase will amount to $254.99 based on an annual volume of 2,600 m 3.
The gas commodity rate has increased by 7.3112 cents/ m 3. This change reflects the increase in Union Gas forecast cost to purchase natural gas for the next 12 months.
In addition, the change in the gas price adjustment is an increase of 2.0276 cents/ m 3. This change reflects the difference between the projected cost of natural gas that Union Gas expects to pay and the amount that Union Gas expects to recover through the current gas commodity rate over the next 12 months.
The gas rate is adjusted this way so that you are billed at a rate that more closely reflects the market price of natural gas and avoids large out-of-period adjustments.
The transportation rate has increased by 0.4676 cents/ m 3 to 3.5148 cents/ m 3. Delivery price increased slightly by 0.0224 cents/ m 3.
Don't Be Alarmed, I.D. Required
As of June 23, 2008, your REALTOR® will have to ask for identification, as in picture I.D. In June 2007, the federal government approved amendments to regulations under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering)and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA). The amendments, which come into effect on June 23, 2008, are designed to broaden the scope of record keeping and reporting requirements. This means that real estate salespersons and brokers will have new obligations under the PCMLTFA.
Requirements as of June 23, 2008 will include a receipt of funds record for all transactions regardless of the amount of funds received (unless funds are received from a financial entity or public body). In addition, a client identification record will be required to be completed with respect to every purchase and sale regardless of the existence of a cash deposit. Salespersons and brokers will be required to verify and record the identification of each client involved in a particular sale.
Rent Increase Guideline
The Ontario Government has set the rent increase guideline at 1.8% for 2009.
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