Level Up: Toronto’s Esports Strategy 2023-2027

Toronto is well positioned to become a leading jurisdiction for esports activity, with a strong foundation of esports community participants, leading esports businesses, internationally successful content creators, engaging productions and shows, world-class esports event attraction and deployment, and esports-ready venues. Ontario Creates partnered with the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture division, Destination Toronto, and esports consultant Shawn Caldera on the development of a framework to support the growth of Toronto's esports ecosystem. Ontario Creates wanted to understand more about the esports ecosystems and opportunities for economic growth in Ontario.