Durham Region (The Regional Municipality of Durham)
Government AdministrationOntario, Canada1001-5000 Employees
The Regional Municipality of Durham is a regional government administration based in Whitby, Ontario, serving eight municipalities in the Durham Region. It serves more than 780,000 residents and over 28,000 businesses, coordinating regional services to support a connected community and infrastructure across the region. The region has been recognized by the Intelligent Community Forum as one of the Top7 Global Intelligent Communities in 2024 and 2025, reflecting its emphasis on innovative governance. Public access to services is provided through Durham 311 and the myDurham311.ca portal. A notable 2026 development includes the Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation launching the Weather-ready Home Assessment and low-interest loan program as part of its housing initiatives.