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Oct 23
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade | Launch of New Webpage to Hear Directly from Business
Making Ontario work smarter by modernizing regulations and easing burdens on job-creators The Ontario government has launched a new website that will make it easier for businesses to help make […]
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Ministry of Labour | Employment Standards Vulnerable Worker Blitz
The Ministry of Labour is conducting an employment standards blitz focusing on vulnerable workers until February 14, 2020. This initiative focuses on repeat violators, temporary help agencies and workplaces that […]
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The latest evidence that bike lanes are good for business
A new study in Toronto supports what other cities have found: trading street parking for a bike lane doesn’t hurt the local economy, and often helps. All indicators (below) point […]
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OBIAA Accessibility-Heritage Summit Venue RFP
SPACE REQUIREMENTS The Ontario BIA Association is exploring holding an Accessibility-Heritage Summit in October of 2020 and is looking for a location that exemplifies and champions heritage and accessibility. Day […]
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Ministry of Infrastructure | Investing in Community, Culture and Recreational Projects
On September 3, 2019, Laurie Scott, Minister of Infrastructure announced that the province is now accepting funding applications for projects under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Community, Culture and […]
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$480 million in infrastructure projects across Ontario
A total of 350 projects have been nominated to the federal government under both the Rural and Northern and Public Transit infrastructure streams of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program […]
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Brampton First Impressions Community Exchange
Downtown Brampton interested in doing a First Impressions Community Exchange program. Below is a profile for the community: Community Name County/Region: Brampton,ON Region of Peel Population 593,600 (2016) Preferred Timing for Exchange […]
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Certificate in Local Economic Development – The Chang School of Continuing Education, Ryerson University
Certificate in Local Economic Development – The Chang School of Continuing Education, Ryerson University Enhance your skills and knowledge and thrive in public and private local economic development (LED) positions. This online four-course certificate is designed for […]
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Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport | Funding Extensions for Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund & Celebrate Ontario
Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund The Ontario government is working to support local economies and create good jobs by investing $440,000 in cultural tourism events in communities across the province. Through […]
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Ministry of Labour | Online Access to Employment Standards Policy & Interpretation Manual
In line with the government’s commitment to make Ontario more open for business, the Ministry of Labour’s Employment Standards Program is providing free online access to its Employment Standards Policy […]
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