As COVID-19 restrictions are gradually being lifted across Canada, communities and businesses are stepping efforts to rebuild and grow their economy. Through regional development agencies such as FedNor, the Government of Canada is strengthening its
From: FedNor
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Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced a Government of Canada investment of $674,955 to create jobs and maximize economic opportunities in Northeastern Ontario’s Francophone communities.
Francophone initiatives supported by FedNor in Northeastern Ontario
Fondation Communautaire du Témiskaming
$285,000
A FedNor investment of $285,000 will enable the Fondation Communautaire du Témiskaming and project partners, Lions Club d’Earlton and the Golden Age Club d’Earlton, to create le Cœur du Village. This 7,000-square-foot business and community centre will host a wide-range of business and community events, and feature a vendor market to help increase sales of local products. To be located at the site of the former Grocery King store, the facility will provide local artisans and agri-fo
From: FedNor
Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, today announced a Government of Canada investment of nearly $675,000 to create jobs and maximize economic opportunities in Northeastern Ontario’s Francophone communities.
June 3, 2021 – Earlton, ON – Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario – FedNor
As COVID-19 restrictions are gradually being lifted across Canada, communities and businesses are stepping efforts to rebuild and grow their economy. Through regional development agencies such as FedNor, the Government of Canada is strengthening its investments in sectors hard hit by the pandemic, with a focus on developing capacity, new expertise and innovation.
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The City of Greater Sudbury will get $480,000 to hire people to attract immigrants who can fill gaps in skilled trades local employers are having trouble filling.
“Our government’s focus on immigration and diversification will support a strong economic recovery that is inclusive, sustainable, and creates high-quality jobs here at home in Greater Sudbury,” Sudbury MP Paul Lefebvre said in a release Monday.
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“Diversity is one of Sudbury’s greatest strengths and I’m thrilled that Sudbury was selected as one of five Northern Ontario communities taking part in the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot program.”