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). …
KITCHENER — The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of over $25 million by local medical technology company, FluidAI Medical. “Through our Regional Development Program, our government is helping growing Ontario manufacturers like FluidAI Medical innovate and create good-paying jobs,” said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “We are proud to support a company that is …
Starlim North America will create new, good-paying jobs in London LONDON — The Ontario government is welcoming a $10.4 million investment by Starlim North America Corp., a global leader in liquid silicone injection molding, to enhance its existing facility in London and create 26 new, good-paying jobs. “Thanks to investments from companies like Starlim, we can be confident that our …
Andriani’s expansion will create 42 new, good-paying jobs LONDON – The Ontario government is welcoming a $33.6 million investment by Andriani Ltd., an Italy-based pasta manufacturing company, to build their first production facility in North America. This investment will create 42 new, good-paying jobs in London. “Andriani’s significant investment will spur growth throughout our province’s agri-food supply chains and help …
Delegations demonstrate Ontario’s strength in strategic sectors at Biotech Showcase and Consumer Electronics Show TORONTO — The Ontario government has concluded another successful trade mission to the United States to promote the province’s growing automotive, technology and life sciences sectors and attract new investment opportunities. Two delegations of 35 Ontario companies, led by Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation …
Domestic and international companies invested billions in the province TORONTO — Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued this statement following today’s monthly employment release by Statistics Canada, which showed that while employment in Ontario decreased last month, nearly 120,000 jobs were created in 2023, including over 22,000 jobs in the province’s manufacturing sector. “As we …
Bobaek America’s new facility will boost Ontario’s automotive supply chain and create 144 good-paying jobs WINDSOR — The Ontario government is welcoming a $35 million investment by Bobaek America Inc., a Korean electric vehicle (EV) parts manufacturer, to build a new manufacturing facility in Windsor, specializing in battery insulation panels and cell sheets for EVs. Bobaek’s investment marks the company’s …
David Paterson to serve as Ontario’s new Representative in Washington, DC QUEEN’S PARK — The Government of Ontario has announced the appointment of David Paterson as the province’s Representative in Washington, DC. As Ontario’s Representative in Washington, Paterson will be the province’s lead liaison, playing a vital role in promoting investment in key Ontario sectors, further expanding Ontario’s trade with …
