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The energy at RBC Place London was palpable this morning as business leaders, community partners, and eager Londoners gathered for one of the most anticipated events of our calendar: the 2026 State of the City Address.

From the buzzing networking breakfast to the main program, the room was filled with a shared sense of purpose. If there is one headline to take away from Mayor Josh Morgan’s address today, it is this: London is not just growing; it is thriving.

For those who couldn’t make it, here is a snapshot of the momentum building in our city and the key highlights from Mayor Morgan’s inspiring speech.

Building for the Future: Infrastructure & Housing

Mayor Morgan detailed incredible progress in preparing our city for the next generation. A staggering $310 million has been invested in infrastructure to support our rapidly expanding population.

A standout project mentioned was the downtown sanitary sewer expansion. While “sewers” might not usually grab headlines, this project is a game-changer, set to serve 17,000 future homes while utilizing methods that ensure minimal traffic disruption.

On the housing front, London is leading the pack. We are currently ranked #1 in the country for rental housing availability. Furthermore, the Mayor highlighted significant progress on homelessness, with new supportive housing units already in place and an upcoming affordable home-ownership program on the horizon.

Economic & Tech Boom

London’s business landscape is stronger than ever. The Mayor noted that 30 new businesses have opened in the last three years, a testament to our resilient entrepreneurial spirit.

Perhaps most exciting is our emerging status as a tech powerhouse. London now stands 4th on North America’s “Next 25” tech markets list, boasting an impressive 54.5% sector growth rate.

We are also seeing massive wins in manufacturing and job creation, with new facilities from Huffman Industries and Empack Spraytech, alongside a growing workforce at General Dynamics.

Culture & Downtown Vitality

Our creative sector is proving to be a major economic driver. With film and tourism revenues climbing and our UNESCO City designation driving cultural vibrancy, London is asserting itself as a cultural hub.

For our downtown merchants and visitors, the Mayor dropped a crowd-pleasing update: 2-hour free on-street parking in the core has been regained via the HONK app. This is a significant boost for local retailers and shoppers alike!

Events like the State of the City remind us that progress doesn’t happen in a vacuum—it takes a village, and it takes the support of dedicated partners.

We would like to extend a massive thank you to our sponsors who made today’s event possible:

  • Principal Sponsor: London Hydro
  • Platinum Sponsors: Deloitte, Enbridge Gas, Labatt Brewing Company
  • Silver Sponsor: Covent Garden Market
  • Bronze Sponsors: Lerners LLP, Manage Point Technologies Inc., WFCU Credit Union
  • Community Supporter: Bell Canada
  • Official AV Partner : Encore
  • Streaming Partner: Streaming Inc.

What’s Next?

As we look at the year ahead, the tone has been set. London is investing, innovating, and inviting the world to see what we are capable of.

Thank you to everyone who attended, and thank you to Mayor Morgan for a vision that challenges us to keep pushing forward. Let’s get to work!

Did you miss the speech? You can watch the replay on our YouTube Channel – here

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