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Ontario Makes Historic Investment to Expand Forest Sector Innovation

March 7, 2024 Province committing an additional $60 million to Forest Biomass Program The Government of Ontario is delivering on its commitment to build a stronger forest sector by making an historic investment of $60 million in the Forest Biomass Program. Over the next three years, the program will make targeted investments in forest sector…

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Ontario Streamlining Complex Approval Processes

March 6, 2024 Changes will protect world-class environmental standards while helping get shovels in the ground sooner As the Ontario government is investing nearly $98 billion over the next ten years to build new roads, highways and public transit, including Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass, it is streamlining and simplifying the complex 50-year-old environmental…

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Government of Canada Announces $50 Million for Ontario’s Expansion of Clean, Reliable and Affordable Nuclear Energy

March 1, 2024 This investment comes as the Governments of Canada and Ontario are working together on the Canada-Ontario Regional Table collaboration framework For decades, Canada and Ontario’s nuclear technology has been world-leading, providing safe, reliable, and affordable non-emitting energy, as well as good jobs for workers, with over 75,000 hard-working Canadians employed across the…

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Ontario Strengthening International Partnerships With New Business Mission to India

February 22, 2024 Leading Indian tech and life sciences companies announce new investments and expansions to province 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…

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Ontario Making it Easier to Build Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

February 22, 2024 Province of Ontario streamlining process to connect public EV charging stations to the grid The Ontario government is making it easier to build and connect new public electric vehicle (EV) chargers to the province’s world-class clean electricity grid. Starting May 27, 2024, all local utilities will follow a streamlined process for EV…

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Ontario Supporting Plan to Refurbish Pickering Nuclear Generating Station

January 30, 2024 Pickering would supply reliable, low-cost and emissions-free power for an additional 30 years The Ontario government is supporting Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to proceed with the next steps toward refurbishing Pickering Nuclear Generating Station’s “B” units (units 5-8). Once refurbished, Pickering would produce a total of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity,…

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Ontario and Indiana Sign Agreement to Boost Trade and Investment

January 23, 2024 New agreement between Ontario and Indiana identifies key sectors for cooperation On January 23, 2024, 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…

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Ontario Helping Municipalities Better Manage Risks Posed by Old Oil and Gas Wells

January 19, 2024 Province of Ontario investing $7.5 million to help communities enhance emergency preparedness The Ontario government is investing $7.5 million over three years to help keep municipalities safe from the risks associated with old and inactive oil and gas wells. The funding will be used by municipalities to enhance emergency preparedness within their…

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Governments Investing up to $8 Million in Ontario’s Dairy Processing Sector

January 17, 2024 Funds from both governments will help processors modernize their businesses to improve efficiency and ensure food safety The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $8 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to create or increase processing efficiencies and enhance food safety in the province’s dairy processing…

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Ontario Welcomes $65 Million Boost to Niagara Region Manufacturing Sector

January 17, 2024 Expansion projects by three companies will create 46 new, good-paying jobs 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…

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Ontario Investing in Quantum Science Innovation in Waterloo

January 17, 2024 $14.9 million in funding helping Quantum Valley Ideas Lab drive breakthroughs in quantum technology The Ontario government is investing up to $14.9 million to support a project by Quantum Valley Ideas Lab (QVIL), an independent research laboratory in Waterloo, that will accelerate the development and adoption of quantum science technologies by Ontario companies. Quantum…

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Ontario Welcomes $33.6 Million Manufacturing Investment in London

January 15, 2024 Andriani’s expansion will create 42 new, good-paying jobs 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…

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Ontario Innovation Takes Centre Stage During Trade Mission to the United States

January 11, 2024 Province-led delegation promotes Ontario as North America’s second largest IT cluster The Ontario government has concluded a successful trade mission to the United States to promote the province’s flourishing automotive, technology and life sciences sectors and attract new investment opportunities. Two delegations of more than 29 Ontario companies, led by Vic Fedeli,…

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Ontario Achieves Strong Job Growth and Investments in 2023

January 5, 2024 Domestic and international companies invested billions in the province Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued this statement following the 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…

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Ontario Attracts New Opportunities with Trade Mission to France, United Kingdom, and COP28

December 22, 2023 New agreements will help secure Ontario’s clean power supply and new opportunities in province’s nuclear sector The Ontario government has concluded a successful trade mission to France, the United Kingdom (UK), and COP28 to strengthen existing relationships and showcase how Ontario, and its nuclear supply chain, can help countries around the world…

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Ontario Strengthening Electric Vehicle Supply Chain Through Investments in Mineral Exploration Projects

December 22, 2023 Additional funding flowing for Junior Exploration program also creating jobs in northern and Indigenous communities The Ontario government is investing close to $9 million to help junior mining companies finance early exploration projects to find critical minerals used in electric vehicles, smart phones, laptops, medical equipment and renewable energy. The funding is…