TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $1 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) to provide training to Francophone Ontarians who are survivors of domestic and/or family abuse and connect these women with employers in the skilled trades. “A career in the skilled trades is more than a high-paying job – it offers people the chance to build a better life for …
Canada support Samonix’s pre-startup phase
Quebec – Supporting inclusive growth and business diversification contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac, today announced, on behalf of Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, a repayable contribution of $99,998 for Samonix Inc. This CED assistance, provided under the new tailored funding approach for …
CanNor marks 15 years of economic development in Yukon Nunavut, NWT
Ottawa – Since CanNor was created the Agency has worked in the three territories to help create the conditions for a sustainable, diversified and innovative economy in collaboration with Northerners, Indigenous Peoples, businesses, organizations, other federal departments and other levels of government. CanNor was created on August 18, 2009. In its first full fiscal year, the Agency established its operational …
Feds transfers $9m through Canada Community-Building Fund to PEI
Prince Edward Island — The federal government has transferred $9 million to Prince Edward Island under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local infrastructure priorities. This is the first of two payments to Prince Edward Island for this fiscal year. The next payment is expected to …
Public transit investments in Belleville
Belleville – Through six projects, Belleville is upgrading its public transit services after a combined investment of over $12 million from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments. Belleville Transit is acquiring four 12-metre hybrid buses, a seven-metre conventional bus, and two fully accessible hybrid vans that can also serve as emergency mobility transport vehicles. Additionally, the City will build a …
Canada invests to support skilled trades workers in the Ottawa, BC
Ottawa – Skilled tradespeople are essential for Canada to build more homes and unlock the country’s full economic potential. To help recruit, retain and train more apprentices in skilled trades, the Government of Canada is making investments to attract more young people, women and other equity-deserving groups to these rewarding and in-demand jobs. Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, …
Investing to recruit, retain, train more apprentices in skilled trades
Gatineau – Skilled tradespeople are essential for Canada to build more homes and unlock its full economic potential. To help recruit, retain and train more apprentices in skilled trades, the Government of Canada is making investments to attract more young people, women and other equity-deserving groups to these rewarding and in-demand jobs. Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, …
Canada supports agrifood producers, businesses in southern ON
Guelph – Ontario’s agrifood processing sector provides us with fresh and nutritious local food and supports thousands of jobs. From farmers to suppliers to processors, this sector plays an important role in ensuring economic growth, rural development, and thriving domestic industry. The Government of Canada is investing in businesses and organizations to build a stronger, more sustainable future for Canadians. …
Under Canada Community-Building Fund BC gets over $156m, ON $447m
British Columbia —The federal government has transferred more than $156 million to British Columbia under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local infrastructure priorities. This is the first of two payments to British Columbia for this fiscal year. The next payment is expected to be made …
ON Investing in New Supports to Address Gender-based Violence
TORONTO – The Ontario government is launching a call for proposals for new community-based projects that support survivors of gender-based violence. These initiatives will focus on preventing violence through education and awareness, building safer, healthier communities and enhancing well-being and economic opportunities for people and families. Ontario is investing $100 million over the next three years in its four-year, cross-government …