Shifts in weather patterns are continuing to occur throughout many regions of Canada, and municipalities need to be prepared to deal with the fluctuations. Saint John, New Brunswick and the County of Annapolis, Nova Scotia have recently received federal government funding for cleantech projects to increase their resilience against climate change. The funding will allow…
Located in York Region, the Town of Richmond Hill is an opportunity-rich municipality in which to start and grow businesses. As a home to more than 200,000 residents and a thriving business community, there are significant benefits to establishing operations here. However, one difficulty some companies face is finding sufficient office space. To attract new…
To drive a strong and diverse economy, rural Ontario municipalities must create the conditions necessary for businesses to thrive. This is no easy task to accomplish; not only do municipal governments need to conduct research and develop economic strategies, but they must also attract businesses and be actively involved in workforce attraction, retention, and development…
The Rural Economic Development (RED) program is an Ontario government grant that provides funding for municipal governments and non-profit organizations who are completing projects which improve business conditions and enable greater competitiveness in rural regions. The Rural Economic Development program offers up to 50% of costs to a maximum $250k for projects which improve the…
The Government of Canada announced it will provide up to $37.1 million in grants to help improve high-speed internet access in five northern Ontario communities. Canadian government funding will offset the cost of installing approximately 880 kilometres of fibre-optic cables. The investment will be provided through the Connect to Innovate program, which provides federal funding…
Climate change is a serious issue that all levels of government in Canada must work to solve. Federal, provincial, and even municipal governments all have a significant role to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) so that Canadians retain a high quality of life now and into the future. Even the longevity of community…
The City of Mississauga has been awarded up to $2.5 million in government grants to upgrade community infrastructure. The Government of Canada’s investment will support the creation of safe, more accessible playgrounds and community centres. These renovations will help mark Canada’s 150th anniversary and provide enhanced public services. Mississauga will receive this funding through the…
$5.3 million in Québec government grants have recently been awarded to support water system infrastructure. As result of this Québec government funding, the municipalities of Asbestos, Nantes, Saint-Robert Bellarmin, and Weedon will be able to accelerate the completion of local projects and improve the quality of living provided to their residents. Of this substantial contribution, $3.2…
The Province of Ontario is making is making a historic investment in public infrastructure projects. Over 12 years, from 2015 to 2027, the province will invest $160 billion into infrastructure aimed at connecting communities and improving the quality of life for all Ontarians. Ontario will leverage a portion of these infrastructure funds, in addition to…
In 2017 Canada will celebrate 150 years since the country’s confederation. As one of the founding provinces of Canada, Ontario will also celebrate its 150th year in existence. This exciting milestone in the province’s history will be celebrated by many across Ontario, and the provincial government has created a new ambitious funding program that ensures…