Ontario Cuts Electricity Rates to Help Workers, Families and Small Businesses
The Ontario government is providing 21 days of electricity-rate relief to support families and workers spending more time at home, as well as small businesses, consistent with the length of time the province is in modified Step Two public health measures. As of 12:01 AM January 18, 2022 electricity prices are lowered to the off-peak […]
Applications Now Open for Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program
Applications for the Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program are now open. Eligible businesses that are required to close or reduce their capacity due to the current public health measures can apply for the program starting today. Eligible businesses that are required to close or reduce capacity during the current provincial public health restrictions will receive rebate […]
Ontario Launches Program to Support Advanced Manufacturers Across Province
Today, the Ontario government launched the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) program to help companies get the tools, technology and talent they need to grow, compete and innovate in an increasingly competitive global market. As part of the 2021 Fall Economic Statement, AMIC is a new stream of the Regional Development Program (RDP). The […]
Ontario Providing Supports for Small Businesses, Workers and Families
The Ontario government is providing targeted relief for businesses and people impacted by the current public health measures aimed at blunting the spread of the Omicron variant. As part of this plan, the government is introducing a $10,000 grant for eligible businesses that are subject to closures under the modified Step Two of the Roadmap […]
Ontario Launches New Supports for Businesses
The Ontario government is introducing new supports for many of the businesses that are most impacted by public health measures in response to the Omicron variant. These supports include a new Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program and a six-month interest- and penalty-free period to make payments for most provincially administered taxes. “Ontario businesses have already […]
North Simcoe municipalities set to receive $3.5M in infrastructure funding
Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny and Tay will receive a combined $3.5 from the province to fund infrastructure projects in 2022. Tay Township will receive the largest chunk of funding ($1,061,297), followed by Midland ($935,354), Penetanguishene ($837,563) and Tiny Township ($738,094). The Ontario government is providing an additional $1 billion over the next five years to help […]
Ontario Helping People Start Careers in Home-Building
The Ontario government is investing almost $3 million to give 166 jobseekers free training and work experience in residential construction across the province. The Job-Ready Program, led by the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA), will connect trainees with rewarding and well-paying careers in carpentry, drywall installation, cement working, framing, and heavy equipment operation. This announcement […]
Province Invests in Midland Automotive Parts Manufacturer to Boost Local Economy
Ontario supports $7.8-million surge in Southwestern Ontario economy with $1.2-million Regional Development Program investment. The Ontario government is supporting an investment of more than $7.8 million by ZF Automotive Canada to help boost Ontario’s automotive and domestic manufacturing sectors, while attracting investment to the local economy. The province is investing nearly $1.2 million in the […]
Ontario Announces Municipalities’ 2022 Funding
The Ontario government is announcing 2022 funding allocations under the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF). This is the Province’s main general assistance grant to municipalities. “Our government recognizes the importance of the OMPF to communities across the province, and we’ve heard loud and clear what our municipal partners are looking for,” said Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister […]
Ontario Providing Financial Relief to Employers
Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is cutting premium rates in 2022 by $168 million, bringing the total reduction in premiums since 2018 to $2.4 billion. In addition, the government is intending to introduce legislation that, if passed, would allow for a significant portion of the WSIB’s current reserve, currently valued at $6.1 billion, […]