November 6, 2024 Province thanks outgoing CEO Melissa Young for her leadership in standing up the Agency The Ontario government is appointing Candice White as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Skilled Trades Ontario (STO), effective November 25, 2024. Ms. White will continue to deliver on STO’s mandate to grow Ontario’s skilled trades workforce,…
October 22, 2024 Province prioritizing energy affordability for families and businesses as it plans for continued growth On October 22, the Ontario government released Ontario’s Affordable Energy Future: The Pressing Case for More Power, outlining the challenges facing the province as demand for energy continues to rapidly grow, as well as the province’s path to managing this…
October 16, 2024 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission approves continued safe operation of the station Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Electrification, issued the following statement in response to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s approval for the continued safe operation of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station’s “B” units through December 2026. “The data is clear,…
October 16, 2024 Province investing an additional $146 million to establish Ontario as a global biomanufacturing and life sciences hub The Ontario government unveiled the next phase of its life sciences strategy, aimed at driving innovation, boosting investments and enhancing research to further solidify the province as a global leader in biomanufacturing and health sciences. This…
September 12, 2024 Expansion of career fairs to 15 cities giving next generation of workers hands-on exposure to the trades The Ontario government is expanding its successful Level Up! skilled trades career fairs to more cities this fall, introducing over 35,000 students to exciting, in-demand careers in the trades. For the third year in a row, these…
September 9, 2024 New agreement promotes deeper cross-border collaboration to drive economic growth On September 8, Ontario and New Jersey finalized a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at boosting cross-border trade and investment, promoting greater economic collaboration and creating good-paying jobs on both sides of the border. The MOU was signed by Premier Doug…
August 28, 2024 Procurement will ensure long-term affordability as electricity demand forecasts to rise 60 per cent by 2050 The Ontario government is launching the largest competitive energy procurement in the province’s history, focused on generating affordable electricity for families and businesses. This builds on the province’s plan to procure up to 5,000 megawatts (MW)…
August 21, 2024 Employer-led training program trains and up-skills workers in St. Catharines, Hamilton and Thunder Bay The Ontario government is investing $10 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream with Ontario Shipyards Inc. to train and upskill workers for careers in the shipbuilding and repair sector. This is part of the government’s up…
August 21, 2024 Expansion projects by two companies will create 70 new, good-paying jobs The Ontario government is welcoming over $37 million in investments from two Kingston-based companies, strengthening local manufacturing and driving economic growth in the region. IPG Photonics Inc., a manufacturer of optical sensors and software, is investing more than $21 million to…
August 20, 2024 E3 announced on June 29, 2022 that a lithium metal battery had been made by Pure Lithium from E3 lithium concentrate E3 LITHIUM LTD., “E3” or the “Company,” a leader in Canadian lithium, is pleased to announce it has signed a Joint Development Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Pure Lithium Corporation (“PL”), a disruptive Boston-based…
August 19, 2024 First Choice Beverage Inc.’s expansion will create good-paying jobs for Ontario workers 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,…
August 19, 2024 Alberta government is providing $5 million through the industry-funded TIER program will expand technology that turns wastewater from oil and gas into minerals used for smartphones, electric vehicles and more. Global demand for lithium is soaring. This mineral is used to create batteries for a wide range of electronics that people rely…
August 19, 2024 Saskatchewan is internationally known for mining and exploration, and more recently getting recognition for critical minerals, including rare earth elements, which are used in electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines, everyday electronics, and industrial uses. As the demand for critical minerals to power the clean economy is expected to double by 2030, according to the International…
August 15, 2024 Saskatchewan Research Council to advance bastnaesite processing and study of critical minerals with support from the Government of Canada Saskatchewan is internationally known for mining and exploration, and more recently getting recognition for critical minerals, including rare earth elements, which are used in electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines, everyday electronics, and industrial…
August 13, 2024 From mining critical minerals to building cars and batteries, Canada is attracting historic investments to help secure and create jobs, grow our economy and keep our air clean. In the last four years, we’ve seen companies announce more than $46 billion in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing investments across Canada. They want a…
August 12, 2024 Funding will help connect over 36,000 workers to better jobs and bigger paycheques The Ontario government is investing nearly $17 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) to train over 36,000 workers in the North for in-demand careers in mining, construction, energy and forestry and build new training facilities. With this investment, the province…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
