Canadian stocks are soaring, while the economy is expected to reach slowest pace in a decade. The National Bank of Canada reports investor optimism for a pro-growth agenda on the horizon at the end of 2019, despite the effects of… Read more »
Quebec Budget 2018 Highlights
The 2018 Quebec Budget, tabled on March 27, 2018, reports accelerated gross domestic product (GDP) growth from 1.4% in 2016 to 3% in 2017 and proposes several measures and investments that will impact businesses in Quebec including: Innovation Increasing the… Read more »
Ontario Budget 2018 Highlights
The Ontario 2018 Budget, tabled on March 28, 2018, projects a growing deficit over the next three years and is predicted to resume a downward trend in 2022 with accumulated deficit expected to decline from 23.2% of gross domestic product… Read more »
SWODF Supports Expansion Projects in Southwestern Ontario
Southwestern Ontario companies that are looking to invest in an expansion project at their facility should consider the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF). The focus of the program is to support job creation, innovation, and economic development in Southwestern Ontario.… Read more »
Youth Employment Fund Helps Connect Employers with Skilled Young Workers
Through the provincial Youth Employment Fund (YEF), employers in Ontario can receive up to $6,800 to offset training and wage costs linked to a job placement for a young person. To be eligible for this hiring incentive funding, employers must… Read more »
Job Creation A Priority for All Ontario Electoral Candidates
Wednesday marks the beginning of the 2014 Ontario election campaign as Lieutenant Governor David Onley signed the official election writs. Although all of the candidates began campaigning when NDP leader Andrea Horwath announced she would not support the proposed provincial… Read more »
2014 Ontario Budget Tabled
The 2014-2015 Ontario fiscal budget was tabled on May 1, 2014. Among a hefty deficit for the 2013-2014 year and lower-than-expected revenues, Premier Wynne has announced plans for multi-billion dollar investments in public infrastructure and job growth. Included in these… Read more »
NorthBridge Success Story: Ontario Manufacturer Qualifies for EMA Trade Show Funding
NorthBridge engaged a manufacturer located in the Region of Waterloo that was looking to exhibit at two international trade shows. The company was looking to increase their export sales in the United States and to identify sales leads in two… Read more »
Investing In Business Growth and Productivity (IBGP)
FedDev recently announced a new funding program called Investing in Business Growth and Productivity (IBGP). Funding will target projects that assist businesses to grow through market diversification and expanding facilities; or projects that increase adoption of new technologies and processes… Read more »