Celebrating $93M Boost to Oxford County Manufacturing

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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 …

Stabilizing food prices for Canadian consumers

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Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, met with provincial and territorial counterparts to discuss the next steps in the Government of Canada’s efforts to stabilize food prices across the country. As part of the meeting, the Competition Bureau shared the results of its market study ꟷ Canada Needs More Grocery …

Increasing supply chain capacity at Pearson Airport

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Mississauga – An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential to keeping communities connected, and building an economy that works for all Canadians. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring our supply chains remain strong and create good, middle-class jobs for Canadians, while making them resilient and adaptable to the effects of climate change. Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, …

Changes to Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot welcomed

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Ottawa – Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that Canada was launching a new federal economic pathway under the EMPP to help Canadian employers hire skilled refugees and other displaced individuals. Canada is meeting this commitment, rolling out two new economic streams under the new federal EMPP pathway. Here is what some businesses are saying about how this …