In the speech from the throne delivered on September 23, 2020, the federal government announced the extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) into the summer of 2021. The throne speech was delivered by Gov. Gen. Julie Payette, on… Read more »
Funding to Support Economic Development in Eastern Ontario
In rural-based communities in eastern Ontario, aboriginal-based organizations, non-profit organizations, and legal commercial enterprises can receive up to $100,000 per annum, or a maximum of 50% eligible expenditures, from the Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP) to create new businesses or… 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 »
Funding to Support Expansion Projects in Eastern Ontario
Companies located in Eastern Ontario that are looking to invest in a facility expansion project should consider the Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF). This funding program supports investment in Eastern Ontario, new innovation, and the creation of new jobs. EODF… Read more »
Success Story: Creating Jobs for Canada’s Youth
The Youth Employment Strategy (YES) has provided another $198,000 towards helping youth find gainful employment in Canada. A press release announced that the government of Canada would provide a local New Glasgow business funds to supplement the creation of 10 jobs… Read more »
Revisiting the Jobs and Prosperity Fund
It is abundantly clear by now that Ontario is in the midst of a job crisis. Despite vastly different campaign platforms, each candidate in this year’s provincial election agreed that job creation was a top priority. Marred by controversy, the Liberal… 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 »