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 …
Canada’s Largest Biomanufacturing Facility launched
Sanofi’s new facility will significantly increase domestic production of life-saving vaccines TORONTO — The Ontario government joined Sanofi to celebrate the grand opening of their new, $800 million vaccine manufacturing facility at its Toronto campus. The new building, spanning approximately 200,000 square feet, will produce pediatric and adult vaccines for pertussis (whooping cough), diphtheria and tetanus, significantly increasing the country’s …
Ontario Continuing to Attract New Investments and Jobs
TORONTO — Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement on employment release by Statistics Canada, which showed Ontario is leading the nation in job creation, adding 25,000 jobs in April, including 5,800 jobs in the manufacturing sector. “For the fourth straight month, employment in Ontario has increased reflecting our government’s targeted and responsible …
Ontario Exploring Options to Reduce Electricity Rates for Public EV Chargers
TORONTO – Ontario’s Minister of Energy, Todd Smith, has asked the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to explore options for an Electric Vehicle Charger Discount Electricity Rate as the province continues to support the adoption of electric vehicles (EV). A new rate would reduce the cost of electricity for public EV chargers in areas where demand for the service is only beginning to emerge, …
Building Resilient Economy
Province’s targeted plan will help create more opportunities across key sectors 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 26,100 jobs last month, including 11,400 jobs in the construction sector and 7,100 jobs in the manufacturing sector. “As Ontario, like the …
Levelling Playing Field for Ontario Businesses
New regulation helping modernize the public sector procurement process TORONTO — Effective April 1, 2024, a new regulation under the Building Ontario Businesses Initiative Act, 2022 (BOBIA) gives businesses across the province access to more government and public sector procurement opportunities. The new regulation enshrines in law that Ontario’s public sector — including hospitals, schools, colleges and universities — give preference …
Over $32M Manufacturing Investment in Orillia Welcomed
EcoPoly Properties Inc.’s expansion will create 85 new, good-paying jobs ORILLIA — The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of over $32 million by EcoPoly Properties Inc., a producer and supplier of plastic products, including films and bags for flexible packaging. Their investment will enhance the company’s existing facility in Orillia and create 85 new, good-paying jobs for local workers. “Through …