Investing in main streets, neighbourhoods in southern ON

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FedDev Ontario invests $15 million to continue to attract people to southern Ontario’s communities, support up to 3,200 local businesses and organizations with up to 5,750 jobs Unionville – Southern Ontario’s main streets are lined with small businesses that bring tourists and locals together to enjoy the best our communities have to offer. Small businesses are a vital part of …

Supporting expansion of services at ventureLAB

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$4.5 million for next phase of the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, supporting 30 technology companies while creating and maintaining over 170 jobs in southern Ontario Markham – Southern Ontario is home to some of the most dynamic and diverse technology hubs in North America. Our tech sector plays an important role in the success of our country’s economy. The Government of …

Helping Hamilton manufacturer increase innovative housing 

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FedDev Ontario investment of $2.5 million for BECC Modular to manufacture up to 2,200 modular structures per year and create 35 jobs Ancaster – Strengthening the economy and making life more affordable for Canadians are the top priorities for the Government of Canada. That is why the Government of Canada is investing in local manufacturers that are making it easier …

Canada supports growth of rural automotive parts manufacturer

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Amino North America Corp. to manufacture made-in-Canada automotive parts, enter into EV market, and create and maintain over 45 jobs St. Thomas – Thanks to its skilled workers and their vast expertise, southern Ontario has emerged as a prominent hub supporting automotive manufacturing and innovation, specifically in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting …

Supporting economic success of Waterloo, surrounding areas

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Nearly $3 million for Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation to strengthen economic development opportunities and support up to 24 local businesses    Waterloo – Small- and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of Canada’s economy and the hearts of our communities. That is why the Government of Canada is investing in the people who own them, their potential and possibilities ahead …

$190m invested to grow businesses in Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge 

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FedDev Ontario provides nearly $29 million in support of 11 projects in Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge and surrounding regions in 2023, supporting over 400 jobs Waterloo – The Government of Canada is committed to investing in people, their potential and all the possibilities they create across southern Ontario. As part of this commitment, in 2023, the Federal Economic Development Agency for …

Investments made to create jobs, grow businesses in E. Ontario

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FedDev Ontario provides more than $33 million in support to 11 businesses and organizations in Ottawa, Peterborough, Kingston and surrounding regions in 2023, supporting over 160 jobs Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to investing in people, their potential and all the possibilities they create across southern Ontario. As part of this commitment, in 2023, the Federal Economic …

Toronto approves CaféTO program improvements 

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Toronto – Toronto City Council approved changes and improvements to the CaféTO curb lane program that will better support restaurant operators and Business Improvement Areas (BIA), improve the experience for people dining and get more cafés in place sooner to allow for a longer outdoor patio season next summer. CaféTO program improvements focus on the curb lane café experience and …

Toronto announces $3.3m in new funding for local small businesses

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Toronto  – The Councillor Alejandra Bravo (Davenport), Chair of the Economic and Community Development Committee and Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North), Mayor’s Champion of Economic Development & Culture announced $3.3 million will soon be made available to Toronto’s small business community as part of the Main Street Recovery and Rebuild Initiative (MRRI). The $3.3 million in funding is made …

Investing in L Squared Digital Signage tech company for digital growth

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A $1.75-million Government of Canada investment will support L Squared Digital Signage to upgrade its digital communications platform, expand globally, and create 15 skilled jobs Toronto – Digital technology and big data play an integral role in the way businesses, societies, and economies operate. The Government of Canada recognizes the vital importance that our regional tech talent and businesses play …