Canada’s steel and aluminum sectors are top economic drivers. In 2017 alone, they employed close to 25,000 workers and contributed nearly $9 billion to the country’s GDP. Keeping these sectors globally competitive is vital to Canada’s overall economic well-being, which is why new measures have been put in place recently to protect steel and aluminum…
Six London, Ontario-area businesses serving a variety of industries have recently received Ontario government funding. The development and implementation of the projects awarded will help create and retain jobs within the province, enhance strong economic growth, and support Canadian innovations to stay competitive globally. A combined total of $2,988,874 has been invested into six London…
Located in York Region, the Town of Richmond Hill is an opportunity-rich municipality in which to start and grow businesses. As a home to more than 200,000 residents and a thriving business community, there are significant benefits to establishing operations here. However, one difficulty some companies face is finding sufficient office space. To attract new…
Many Canadian firms have unrealized export potential. Canada’s sterling international reputation and strong business landscape should lend well to Canadian export success, yet many businesses do not leverage this opportunity. Whether it’s because of the upfront investment or effort required, Canadian businesses tend to shy away from international markets. Fortunately, Canadian government funding programs can…
Two companies in Northern Ontario have received Northern Ontario government funding for strategic business growth projects. AirSuite in Thunder Bay and Canadore College in North Bay will be moving forward with projects that help promote and stimulate economic development initiatives for the province. A combined total of $3,380,000 has been awarded to two businesses through…
Two manufacturers in Cambridge and two in Kitchener have recently been awarded business expansion grants from the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF). The companies will use their Ontario government funding to drive economic growth for the province by purchasing and upgrading equipment, expanding facilities to increase production, and supporting over 330 jobs. The Southwestern Ontario…
The Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) is a federal-provincial-territorial suite of government funding programs for agricultural producers and processors. It is comprised of several grants and repayable funding programs specific to companies in the agriculture and agri-food industry. The dynamic framework of agri-food funding programs offers five years of support; most programs available through CAP will be in…
Two manufacturers in Woodstock, Ontario and one in Ayr, Ontario have recently been awarded business expansion grants. The three companies will use their Ontario government funding to drive economic growth for the province by creating and retaining jobs, expanding production facilities, and investing in innovative equipment. The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) has invested a…
Dr. Oetker Canada is the Canadian division of the Oetker Group, an international food and foodservices corporation. The organization operates in 35 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, with its main headquarters in Germany. Its Canadian operations are headed in Mississauga, Ontario and its sole manufacturing facility, dedicated to making oven-ready frozen pizzas is…
Hamilton, ON-based ArcelorMittal Dofasco is Canada’s largest steel producer and a leader of advanced manufacturing in North America. They are the city’s biggest private sector employer and ship over 4.5 million net tons of high-quality flat carbon steel every year. ArcelorMittal Dofasco partners with top automotive, energy, packaging, and construction companies to develop lighter, stronger,…