Economy News

1. Northern Cables Increases Productivity and Competitiveness

   Ontario is helping an eastern Ontario company to modernize operations, expand its product line, and create jobs.

   March 18, 2010 2:45 PM | Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
2. Bruce County Cheese Maker Creates New Products And Jobs

   Pine River Cheese and Butter Co-operative is entering the healthy snack market.

   March 18, 2010 1:30 PM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
3. Sweet Expansion Opportunity for Ontario Cookie Company

   The sweet smell of expansion is in the air for Hollandia Bakeries, thanks in part to provincial funding.

   March 16, 2010 2:30 PM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
4. 
   Canada Ontario Improve Parks, Trails, Cultural Attractions and Go Transit
   KLEINBURG, ONTARIO - The governments of Canada and Ontario today announced new stimulus funding that will benefit Ontario workers and the economy over the next year, and make improvements to provincial infrastructure for years to come.
   March 12, 2010 2:00 PM | Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
5. Canada and Ontario Partner with Hamilton for Cleaner Water
   HAMILTON, ONTARIO - The governments of Canada and Ontario are partnering with the City of Hamilton to support major upgrades for the Woodward Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant. Federal and provincial funding for these upgrades will help stimulate the local economy, create jobs, and support stronger communities while protecting the environment and improving water quality in the Hamilton Harbour.
   
   March 12, 2010 11:00 AM | Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
6. Grand Council Treaty #3 And Ontario Strengthen Relationship
   Ontario and Grand Council Treaty #3 will continue to work together to promote greater economic opportunities for the Grand Council's First Nations communities. 
   March 12, 2010 12:30 AM | Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry
7. 
   500 New Jobs Coming To North Perth

   The McGuinty government is helping turn a former Campbell's Soup factory into a poultry processing plant in Listowel as part of its Open Ontario Plan.

   March 11, 2010 11:00 AM | Office of the Premier
8. Supporting Local Producers In Quinte Area

   A new bakery-café and a farming education centre are coming to Belleville.

   March 9, 2010 9:00 AM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
9. 
   Speech From The Throne Launches Open Ontario Plan

   Ontario will create jobs and strengthen the economy by exporting clean-water technology and strengthening postsecondary education for all Ontarians.

   March 8, 2010 2:00 PM | Office of the Premier
10. 
    Speech From The Throne - Open Ontario Plan

    Mr. Speaker, Members of the Legislative Assembly, people of Ontario.

    March 8, 2010 2:00 PM | Office of the Premier
11. Bringing Best Business Practices To Farming

    Ontario producers are encouraged to "take a new approach" to farm business management as a result of the governments' investment in the Agricultural Management Institute (AMI).

    March 5, 2010 4:47 PM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
12. Prescott-Russell Dairy To Expand Cream Cheese Business

    More high-quality cream cheese produced from cow and goat milk will soon be on sale in Ontario and Quebec.  

    March 5, 2010 1:00 PM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
13. 
    Ontario Boosts Economy In Timmins And Hearst Area
    Ontario investments continue to improve community infrastructure and support private sector job creation projects in the Timmins and Hearst area.
    
    
    March 4, 2010 3:00 PM | Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry
14. Open Text Innovation Creating Jobs

    Ontario is helping Canada's largest independent software company develop innovative new digital media products, while creating almost 400 new, high-value jobs in Ontario.

    March 4, 2010 9:15 AM | Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
15. Moving Forward To Modernize Environmental Approvals

    Ontario wants to make it easier for businesses to apply for and obtain environmental approvals while increasing protection of the environment.

    March 2, 2010 4:05 PM | Ministry of the Environment