TORONTO — The Ontario government unveiled the next phase of its life sciences strategy, aimed at driving innovation, boosting investments and enhancing research to further solidify the province as a global leader in biomanufacturing and health sciences. This includes a $146 million investment to help fuel the sector’s growth. “As we rebuild Ontario’s economy, the life sciences sector will play …
Ontario Added More Than 43,000 Jobs in September
TORONTO — Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement on today’s monthly employment release by Statistics Canada, which showed Ontario added 43,200 jobs in September. “Ontario is once again leading the nation in job creation. Today’s employment numbers demonstrate that our plan to keep costs down and create the right conditions to attract …
$200M Manufacturing Investment done in Port Colborne
PORT COLBORNE — The Ontario government is welcoming a $200 million investment by Jungbunzlauer to expand its existing facility in Port Colborne, which will create 50 new jobs and strengthen regional supply chains. “Thank you to everyone at Jungbunzlauer for your continued confidence in Port Colborne, Ontario workers and our province’s growing manufacturing sector,” said Premier Doug Ford. “Our government was proud to …
Ontario Laying Groundwork for New Investments
TORONTO — Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement on monthly employment release by Statistics Canada, which showed that while employment in Ontario dipped last month, the province has added more than 150,000 jobs so far this year. “As we continue to face ongoing economic headwinds, our government is on a mission to …
Mary Ng talks trade with US Trade Representative
Washington – Minister of Economic Development, International Trade and Export Promotion, Mary Ng is in Washington for a meeting with US Trade Representative Katherine Tai. Her office said Ng will discuss electric vehicles and softwood lumber among other topics. Ng plans to discuss a range of issues with Tai, including “economic security, secure and resilient supply chains and the electric …
ON Welcomes Over $37M Manufacturing Boost in Kingston
KINGSTON — The Ontario government is welcoming over $37 million in investments from two Kingston-based companies, strengthening local manufacturing and driving economic growth in the region. IPG Photonics Inc., a manufacturer of optical sensors and software, is investing more than $21 million to build a new production facility. Cancoil Thermal Corporation, a manufacturer and designer of heat exchangers and equipment …
ON Welcomes Manufacturing Investment in Mississauga
MISSISSAUGA — The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of almost $50 million by First Choice Beverage Inc., a Canadian producer of juice and dairy alternative products. This investment will boost the company’s manufacturing capacity and create 20 new, good-paying jobs in Mississauga, in addition to helping secure 100 existing jobs at the facility. “Mississauga has a long history of manufacturing excellence, …
Ontario Added 9,800 Jobs in June, Mostly in Manufacturing
TORONTO — Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement on monthly employment release by Statistics Canada, which showed Ontario added 9,800 jobs in June, including 8,600 jobs in the manufacturing sector. “For the sixth consecutive month, employment in Ontario has increased, demonstrating that our plan to rebuild the economy is working. Since the …
Celebrating $93M Boost to Oxford County Manufacturing
WOODSTOCK — The Ontario government is welcoming $93 million in new investments from four Oxford County companies, creating 187 new, good-paying jobs across the region. “Oxford County has a long history of manufacturing excellence, and thanks to continued investments in the region, that legacy will continue,” said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “As we position …
New Investments, Opportunities for Job Creation
TORONTO — Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement on today’s monthly employment release by Statistics Canada, which showed Ontario added nearly 50,000 jobs in May. “For the fifth consecutive month, employment in Ontario has increased, reinforcing our government’s plan to rebuild the economy with better jobs and bigger paycheques by investing in …