Ontario Joins Forces with the Private Sector to Fight COVID-19
New $50 million Ontario Together Fund will support the development of essential equipment and supplies April 1, 2020 1:15 P.M., Office of the Premier TORONTO ― To stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep people safe, the Ontario government is launching a new $50 million Ontario Together Fund to help businesses provide innovative solutions or […]
Ford urges Ontario companies to step up by manufacturing equipment to combat COVID-19
Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, Toronto Star Sat., March 21, 2020 All hands on deck. That’s the message from Premier Doug Ford, who launched a new “Ontario Together” web portal on Saturday to enable businesses to more easily mobilize to manufacture medical equipment and essential supplies including hand sanitizer in the fight against COVID-19. […]
Ontario Urges Business to Join the Fight Against COVID-19
New Government Website Removes Barriers for Companies to Provide Essential Goods and Services March 21, 2020 1:00 P.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO — The Ontario Government is launching Ontario Together, a new website that will help businesses and their employees work with the province to meet the challenges of COVID-19. This initiative will remove barriers […]
Manufacturers offer to produce medical supplies to help with coronavirus
Alicja Siekierska, Yahoo Finance Canada March 19, 2020 Manufacturing companies across Canada are in discussions with various levels of government about using their facilities to help produce medical supplies and equipment amid the coronavirus outbreak. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Thursday that he has held discussions with executives at two Canadian auto parts manufacturers – […]
LILLEY: Auto industry responds to good moves by Ford government
Brian Lilley, Toronto Sun June 13, 2019 Telling the world that Ontario is open for business, as the signs now say, is an easy thing for politicians to do. Actually delivering is something else. The Ford government has been accused of latching onto a slogan, of sending mixed signals to the business community by threatening […]
Ontario releases $40M auto plan encouraging investment
John Irwin, Automotive News Canada February 14, 2019 TORONTO — The Ontario government on Thursday released its plan to support the automotive sector, promising to assist suppliers, boost high-tech skills training and revamp how the province attracts investments. According to a copy of the “Driving Prosperity” plan obtained by Automotive News Canada, the government would seek […]
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces $40-million funding for auto sector
Laura Stone – Globe and Mail FEBRUARY 14, 2019Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Thursday that his government is committing $40-million over three years for the auto sector, with a focus on modernization and innovation.The first phase of the new plan, called Driving Prosperity, includes $10-million for auto modernization, $3.2-million for online learning and $19-million […]
Doug Ford announces $40M for Ontario auto sector plan
Announcement part of 10-year plan to strengthen auto sector’s competitiveness The Canadian Press/CBC Feb 14, 2019 Ontario is putting $40 million over three years into a new plan for the auto sector, including funding for innovation and training. The money is part of a 10-year plan for strengthening the auto sector’s competitiveness, which comes as […]
Canada’s Ontario commits C$40 million to bolstering auto sector
February 14th, TORONTO (Reuters) Ontario, home to much of Canada’s auto industry, announced C$40.2 million ($30.18 million) in technology-focused funds for the auto industry on Thursday, aimed largely at developing next-generation manufacturing workers, as part of a new 10-year plan.The strategy, aimed at growing a sector grappling with technology and trade disruptions, comes as General […]
