Canada 150 Grants Aid Community Infrastructure Upgrades in Mississauga

Canada 150 Grants Aid Community Infrastructure Upgrades in Mississauga

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…

Cap & Trade Makes Energy Efficiency Upgrades a Priority for Ontario Businesses

Cap & Trade Makes Energy Efficiency Upgrades a Priority for Ontario Businesses

With the implementation of the Ontario Cap & Trade Program, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are a popular topic in Ontario. As the province switches to a cleaner electrical grid, the cost to provide electricity goes up; this can influence the profitability of heavy energy users. However, many companies are considering projects to improve their energy…

Clean Water and Wastewater Fund Aids 5 Québec Infrastructure Projects

Clean Water and Wastewater Fund Aids 5 Québec Infrastructure Projects

$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…

Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) Network: Rural Ontario

Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) Network: Rural Ontario

In 2016, the Canadian Radio and Television Commission (CRTC) ruled that all Canadians deserve broadband-quality Internet access. This means that Internet infrastructure must meet or exceed download speeds of 50 megabits/second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 10 Mbps. Since not all Canadians have access to sufficient business or residential broadband services, significant work will need…

Connect to Innovate – Rural Broadband Infrastructure Grants

Connect to Innovate – Rural Broadband Infrastructure Grants

In 2017 it’s expected that approximately 98% of Canadian households will have access to basic broadband Internet services. Although this marks a vast improvement since five or ten years ago, there are still an estimated 300,000 homes that will not have any Internet connectivity. Rural and northern communities are often the most affected by poor Internet…

$462,874 in Ontario Business Grants Won for New Manufacturing Facility

$462,874 in Ontario Business Grants Won for New Manufacturing Facility

Ontario is positioned to become a leader in advanced marine technologies. Not only do Ontario-based companies have access to skilled employees, but our proximity to the Great Lakes region supports better product testing and commercialization opportunities. The government realizes this opportunity and has begun investing in marine technology companies. On November 8, 2016, the Ontario…

Invest in Canada Hub to Attract Foreign Investment for Infrastructure

Invest in Canada Hub to Attract Foreign Investment for Infrastructure

On November 14, 2016, Prime Minister Trudeau and nine federal cabinet Ministers met with Canadian and international investors to pitch investment in Canadian infrastructure projects. During a series of meetings throughout the day, Trudeau and his team of Ministers argued the strength and positioning of Canada’s economy, as well as the opportunity to grow in…

Government of Canada Funds $377,800 in 6 Infrastructure Northern Ontario Projects

Government of Canada Funds $377,800 in 6 Infrastructure Northern Ontario Projects

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) recently announced support for six northern Ontario infrastructure projects. Up to $377,800 in Canadian government grants will be provided to northern Ontario municipalities and First Nations communities completing critical infrastructure projects. These investments are result of the federal government’s Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150)….

Eastern Ontario Development Fund Supports Over 200 Jobs

Eastern Ontario Development Fund Supports Over 200 Jobs

Eastern Ontario government funding is supporting the expansion of four growing businesses. The selected manufacturers will create a total of 76 new jobs, while retaining an additional 137 for the region among other key benefits of their projects. On October 13, 2016, Premiere Kathleen Wynne announced that the Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) will invest…

5 Ways Hillary Clinton’s Presidency Would Impact Canadian Business

5 Ways Hillary Clinton’s Presidency Would Impact Canadian Business

Disclaimer: This article does not endorse either political party or presidential nominee. Today is the American presidential election. We’ll soon know who the next leader of the United States is, and with that knowledge, we can begin looking at the new administration’s incoming changes. Yesterday’s blog reviewed Trump’s platform; and in an effort to analyze…