Powering Ontario's Communities
Every single day, hardworking Ontarians and their communities are powered by DoorDash. Whether it’s helping local merchants reach new customers, providing Dashers with flexible work, or helping all of us find more time for what matters most — it’s easy to see that DoorDash goes beyond delivery.
Did You Know?
Less than 4 hours
a week is the average amount of time Dashers spent delivering in 2023, with around 90% of Dashers delivering for less than 10 hours a week.
1 in 10
local merchants (11%) say that if not for DoorDash, their business wouldn’t exist today.
81%
of consumers say they’ve discovered new restaurants or retailers through DoorDash.
Making an Impact with Josh
Toronto-grown Impact Kitchen is a community-oriented restaurant and cafe that was founded on the belief that living a healthier lifestyle should be easy and accessible. They’ve been fueling Toronto with deliciously real food ever since 2015. Learn more about Impact Kitchen’s partnership with DoorDash from co-founder Josh Broun.
Delivering Opportunity for Marayam
In 2023, hundreds of thousands of Canadians spent time delivering with DoorDash, collectively earning over $500M through the platform. But Dashers aren’t just earning extra cash at their convenience, they’re also creating connections throughout their communities. Marayam is one of these proud Dashers. Learn more about her own DoorDash experience and the opportunities it provided for her and her family.
It’s All About Flexibility
Dashers appreciate using the DoorDash platform for many reasons, but flexibility tops the list. In fact, nearly all Canadian Dashers – 97% – believe that any changes in law should not take away their ability to choose when, where, and how they work.
86%
of Dashers have another full- or part-time job, are self-employed, students, stay-at-home caregivers, or retirees.
93%
of Dashers agree that dashing provides them with more flexibility compared to other job opportunities they’ve had.
Connecting Communities
DoorDash connects millions of Canadians with the best of their local neighbourhood, enabling people to quickly and easily order a wide array of products.
Saving More Time
83% of consumers say DoorDash gives them more control over their time.
Providing Essentials
47% of consumers have used DoorDash to order essential items during times when they were unable to shop in person.
Supporting Those in Need
18% of consumers said they used services like DoorDash for health reasons such as being too sick to leave the house or having mobility issues.