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The goal of the Newcomer Settlement Program (NSP) is to help newcomers fully engage in all aspects of Canadian life; social, economic, political and cultural, and to maximize the benefits of their participation and contribution to Canadian society. To achieve this goal, the NSP focuses on improving the quality and availability of, and access to, … Read more
The five-year, $2.5-million Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence, announced as part of the 2006 provincial budget, recognizes that farmers have always been innovative in the running of their businesses and will foster even greater innovation across the province’s agri-food sector. For more information go to www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/premier_award/index.html
“The Government of Ontario is committed to working with farmers, industry and local food networks to help Ontario families get local Ontario food onto their kitchen tables. The four-year Ontario Market Investment Fund was announced in the 2008 Ontario Budget and is targeted to promote consumer awareness of Ontario-produced foods and encourages Ontario to buy … Read more
“The purpose of the New Directions Research Program is to stimulate the sustainable growth and competitiveness of Ontario’s agri-food sector through investment in innovative and high quality research in partnership with industry, rural communities/organizations, other levels of government and research institutions.The New Directions Research Program is a competitive research fund open to universities, research institutes, … Read more
The Growing Forward Business Development program is part of the Growing Forward Best Practices suite and agreement from 2009 to 2013. It comprises three components (1) farm businesses (2) food processors and (3) Agricultural Management Institute (AMI). The overall objective is to increase the economic viability of Ontario agriculture and food industry. The food processors … Read more
First Impressions Community Exchange is a structured process that reveals the first impression a community conveys to outsiders, including tourists, potential investors and retirees. It offers a fresh perspective on the community’s appearance, services and infrastructure and helps communities learn about their strengths and shortcomings. The knowledge gained through a First Impressions Community Exchange can … Read more
The Community Economic Analysis Tools are interactive analytical tools that use a step-by-step process to assess the economic conditions, strengths and weaknesses of communities in Ontario. These tools can help communities identify the competitive advantages or disadvantages in your municipality or region, to guide strategic decisions for local development. For more information go to www.reddi.gov.on.ca/analyze.htm
A systematic business owners visitation program to understand the needs of local businesses and thereby develop and implement actions to support the retention and growth of existing businesses. For more information go to www.reddi.gov.on.ca/bre.htm
The Business Management Program Leads design, develop, deliver and help to promote the beneficial business management practices to farm businesses through a variety of strategies including workshops, print material, resource materials, tools and contacts. For more information go to www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/agbusdev.html
Business Development Consultants develop and maintain a strategic account management program by providing business knowledge, connections, and resources to assist food processing, bio-product manufacturing and small rural manufacturers to maintain and grow their Ontario-based business or attract new business to Ontario. Export Marketing Officers provide specific advice regarding export opportunities, regulations and requirements to primary … Read more
The New Exporters to Border States (NEBS) is a 2-day program offered on site at a U.S. border point to introduce companies to the fundamentals of exporting. The program is operated by Ontario Exports Inc. in co-operation with the Canadian consulates in Buffalo and Detroit. Participants learn about export pricing, customs procedures, selecting agents and … Read more
BioEnterprise is a commercialization agent, established to help promote the creation, growth and expansion of businesses in the Agri-Food and Agri-Life Sciences and Bio-Product Industries. Bioenterprise helps emerging farmers, scientists and entrepreneurs collaborate and capitalize on promising innovations that will have long-term benefits for the agri-food sector and the economy by providing them with mentoring … Read more
YCW provides full time secondary and post-secondary students ( ages 16 to 30 ) with summer work experience and skills. For more information go to www.pc.gc.ca/eng/agen/empl/sub/jct-ycw.aspx
As part of the Youth Employment Strategy, any non-federal government organization can become a partner of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) when it hires an eligible intern to work on research and development projects that are within the mandate of NRCan. Partners can receive a contribution payment for a portion of the intern’s salary. The intern … Read more
“Industry Canada’s CAP YI receives funding from Employment and Social Development Canada(ESDC) annually to hire youth between the ages of 15 to 30. Youth are hired either through the Summer Work Experience stream or the Career Focus stream: Career Focus stream targets high-school graduates that have some post-secondary education. Youth work as interns at CAP … Read more
Skills Link is a client-centered program that provides funding for employers and organizations to offer eligible activities to youth facing barriers to employment. The program is part of the Youth Employment Strategy, a horizontal initiative involving eleven federal departments and agencies. The program offers a range of activities that can be tailored to meet the individual … Read more
Canada Summer Jobs provides funding to help employers create summer job opportunities for students. It is designed to focus on local priorities, while helping both students and their communities. Canada Summer Jobs: provides work experiences for students; supports organizations, including those that provide important community services; and recognizes that local circumstances, community needs and priorities … Read more
Made up of two programs: !)The International Environmental Youth Corps (IEYC) is a key component of the federal government Youth Employment Strategy (YES). It is intended to help unemployed or under-employed highly qualified Canadian youth obtain critical first jobs in their area of study. 2)the 2010-2011 Science Horizons Youth Internship Program. The program offers promising … Read more
Summer Work Experience in the Arts and Culture area. For more information go to www.pch.gc.ca/special/jct-ycw/info-ppts/101-eng.cfm#a4
Young Canada Works (YCW) offers students and recent graduates the chance to put their skills to the test, build career equity, earn money for their education or get started on the right career path. Summer jobs and internships give young people access to unique opportunities to learn and work, whether it be to practise their … Read more
The Prosperity Initiative encourages businesses, not-for-profit organizations and post-secondary institutions in southern Ontario to undertake projects that will result in a more productive, diversified and competitive economy in the region. For more information go to www.feddevontario.gc.ca/eic/site/723.nsf/eng/h_00398.html
Investing in Business Innovation provides funding to boost private sector investment in start-up businesses to accelerate the development of new products, processes and practices and bring them to market. Funding is also available for angel investor networks and their associations to attract new investment and support the growth of angel investment funds. For more information … Read more
The Technology Development Program provides financial support to encourage research and innovation organizations, the private sector, post-secondary institutions and not-for-profit organizations to work together to accelerate the development of large-scale, advanced technologies that will result in new market opportunities for southern Ontario businesses. For more information go to www.feddevontario.gc.ca/eic/site/723.nsf/eng/h_00332.html
Scientists and Engineers in Business provides financial support to help recent graduates and graduate students in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields develop their business skills so they can bring innovative ideas to market and help grow the southern Ontario economy. For more information go to www.feddevontario.gc.ca/eic/site/723.nsf/eng/h_00337.html
The Graduate Enterprise Internship provides financial support to eligible not-for-profit organizations and post-secondary institutions in southern Ontario to arrange internships with structured mentoring opportunities for graduate students and recent graduates of programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics with small- and medium-sized companies in southern Ontario. For more information go to www.feddevontario.gc.ca/eic/site/723.nsf/eng/h_00335.html
Youth STEM provides financial support to eligible not-for-profit organizations to expand, enhance and coordinate the reach and impact of educational outreach programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for children and youth in kindergarten through grade 12. For more information go to www.feddevontario.gc.ca/eic/site/723.nsf/eng/h_00329.html
The Southern Ontario Development Program supports the economic development and diversification of Southern Ontario communities. The program provides funding through contribution agreements to not-for-profit organizations and small and medium-sized enterprises in 6 priority areas: community economic development, information and communications technology, innovation, trade and tourism, human capital, and business financing support. For more information go … Read more
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) has created the SMART Program to help small and medium-sized manufacturers in Ontario improve their manufacturing productivity to enable them to compete more effectively in the global economy. The target is manufacturing productivity improvement projects that include lean manufacturing, quality improvement, energy efficiency, IT best practices, and environmental impact reduction. … Read more
This program supports community economic development and builds the capacity of non-metropolitan communities in Ontario to realize their full sustainable potential. Funding is made available through transfer payments that provide contributions to designated Community Futures (CF) organizations in Ontario in support of strategic community planning and socio-economic development, business services, repayable business financing through local … Read more
A pilot initiative aimed at addressing the gap between research and commercialization in southern Ontario and encouraging collaboration between small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and post-secondary institutions. For more information go to www.feddevontario.gc.ca/eic/site/723.nsf/eng/h_00261.html
The NRC Student Employment Program provides students with practical career-related experience in research and development, library sciences, communications, marketing and other areas. The Student Employment Program offers students a challenging and intellectually stimulating environment, while providing them with access to superior equipment, facilities and expertise. Positions are offered at NRC institutes and corporate offices. Each … Read more
The National Research Council Co-op Program offers work terms to post-secondary students so that they can acquire practical and professional work experience.
Youth Internship Program is part of Youth Employment Strategy. Program aims to help post-secondary graduates to develop their work skills with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Canada. The program has two components; both are funded by Service Canada. Internship Program with Innovative SMEs provides financial assistance to innovative Canadian SMEs for the hiring of … Read more
Program aims to help small and medium-sized enterprises meet the unique challenges they face in the research and development of new products, processes and services and to enhance the innovation capacity of these businesses so that they can turn good ideas into profitable business lines as quickly as possible. It provides advisory and referral services … Read more
The program supports responsible, developmentally beneficial, private sector engagement in developing countries leading to sustained economic growth and poverty reduction. May provide cost-shared contributions of up to 75% for eligible activities across the four phases of an investment: • Commercial Viability Study • Adaptation and Demonstration of Technology • Sustainability • Implementation • For more … Read more
The Global Commerce Support Program(GCSP) is a contribution program that amalgamates three funding programs for Canadian national associations, communities, companies and researchers. Associations Global Opportunities for Associations (GOA) For Canadian national associations seeking to undertake new or expanded international business development activities, in strategic markets and sectors, for the benefit of an entire industry (member … Read more
CCC gives Canadian businesses access to international opportunities. The Corporation facilitates trade with buyers in other countries—primarily in public-sector markets. It levels the playing field for Canada’s exporters and plays a broad role in the Government of Canada’s public policy agenda. For more details please visit: www.ccc.ca/eng/abo_whoWeAre_corporateProfile.cfm Government Contact: CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORPORATION Head Office T: (613) … Read more
Export Source is a website developed by Team Canada Inc. to provide information to aspiring and experienced exporters on resources for building export capability, including training and sources of assistance. It is Canada’s most comprehensive source of export information and practical tool for new and experienced exporters. For more details, please visit: Export Source CONTACT: 1-888-576-4444
The Export Development Corporation (EDC) is a Crown corporation that provides financing and risk management services to Canadian exporters and investors in up to 200 markets worldwide. See: www.edc.ca/english/index.htm Head Office Export Development Canada Tel: (613) 598-2500 Fax: (613) 237-2690 TTY: 1-866-574-0451 Regional Offices Contact us Form
Reverse NEBS brings U.S. export information to companies in cities throughout Canada. The programs consists of one-day seminars focused on a specific sector or issue and featuring one or more key export contacts from the target U.S. territory. GOVERNMENT CONTACT: See Export USA for contact