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Strengthening Ontario's Economy

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  • Next Generation of Jobs Fund - A fund to support environmental advances in all areas of the economy, including advanced manufacturing and energy production.
  • Advanced Manufacturing Investment Strategy - A loan program to encourage manufacturing companies to invest in leading-edge technologies and processes.
  • Alberta Oil Sands – Opportunities for Ontario manufacturers who want to tap into booming Oil Sands development.
  • Communities in Transition Initiative - A program that provides assistance to Ontario communities and industry sectors facing economic development challenges including plant closures, significant job losses and industry-wide restructuring.
  • Eastern Ontario Development Fund - A grant program to attract investment and support job creation in eastern Ontario through support for capital spending, skills development, infrastructure needs and other similar economic development initiatives.
  • Ontario Manufacturing Council - The Ontario Manufacturing Council is a panel of industry and labour experts appointed to advise the government on the best ways to strengthen the province’s manufacturing sector.
  • Ontario Auto Strategy - Ontario’s auto strategy has leveraged almost $7.5 billion in new industry investment and is supporting the long-term competitiveness of Ontario’s auto sector.

Exporting Products or Services

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For Foreign Businesses

Business immigrants

Photo of woman in car with laptopWe guide newcomers every step of the way -- from determining eligibility, to preparing to immigrate, to arriving in Ontario and establishing your business. MORE


Investors

Photo of hands shaking.We invite you to visit Ontario’s Investment website. This site provides a single source of customized information, investment marketing materials and services to potential investors in Ontario; and to Ontario businesses considering an expansion within the province. MORE



did you know
  • Ontario has the second highest number of manufacturing employees of any jurisdiction in North America, after California.
  • At over $400 billion, Ontario's GDP is already greater than Switzerland's or Sweden's.
  • 56% of Ontario's workforce has a post-secondary education - the highest rate in the industrialized world.