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 …
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 …
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 …
Funding can be used to invest in housing- and community-enabling infrastructure NORTH BAY — Rob Flack, Associate Minister of Housing, announced Ontario will be providing North Bay with $400,000 in funding through the Building Faster Fund as the city has exceeded its 2023 housing target, breaking ground on a total of 202 new housing units last year. “Our government is …
Province promoting economic growth across key sectors 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 6,700 jobs in February, primarily in full-time employment. “Our government is continuing to deliver on our plan to build a stronger, more resilient economy in …
Leading Indian tech and life sciences companies announce new investments and expansions to province TORONTO — The Ontario government has concluded a successful business mission to India to build on the longstanding economic partnership between both jurisdictions. The mission, led by Vic Fedeli, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, focused on attracting new investments and strengthening ties …
Province welcomes regional expansions and strengthens strategic partnerships abroad TORONTO — Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement on today’s monthly employment numbers released by Statistics Canada, which showed Ontario added nearly 24,000 jobs last month, including 9,700 jobs in the construction sector, leading the nation in job creation for January. “At a …
US trade practices unfairly target lumber exports from Ontario and Canada TORONTO — Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, and Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement regarding the latest U.S. decision on softwood lumber duties: “The Ontario government is renewing its call that all duties on Canadian softwood lumber exports …
New agreement identifies key sectors for cooperation TORONTO — Ontario and Indiana finalized a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote increased trade, attract investment and continue to collaborate in key sectors such as infrastructure, energy, life sciences, automotive and advanced manufacturing. The MOU was signed by Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, and Eric Holcomb, Governor of Indiana, at a …
Expansion projects by three companies will create 46 new, good-paying jobs SMITHVILLE — The Ontario government is supporting $65 million in investments by three companies to boost local manufacturing and create 46 new, good-paying jobs in the Niagara Region. As part of these investments, the province is providing the companies with $6.7 million in support through the Regional Development Program (RDP). …
