Liberal MP Marcus Powlowski (Thunder Bay–Rainy River, Ont.) announced a FedNor investment of $293,000 for a new tourism product created by Science North, in partnership with Ripley Entertainment Inc. and Guinness World Records. The FedNor funding assisted Science North in developing a customized 100-square-foot version of its main Science of Guinness World Records exhibit located in Sudbury. … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedNor) Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) announced a FedNor investment of more than $4.6 million in support of five strategic initiatives in the Timmins—James Bay region. The funded projects are expected to support more than 110 businesses, and help create or maintain up to 90 jobs … Read more
Liberal MP Marcus Powlowski (Thunder Bay–Rainy River, Ont.) announced a Government of Canada investment totalling $2 million in support of two strategic initiatives led by the Atikokan Economic Development Corporation and the Rainy River Future Development Corporation, two of the 24 CFDCs supported by FedNor in Northern Ontario. The full release is available online. Call 705-971-4112.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedNor) Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) announced a FedNor investment of more than $6.6 million in support of six strategic initiatives in the Kenora region. The funded projects are expected to support more than 400 businesses, help create or maintain up to 1155 jobs, and maximize … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedNor) Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) announced a Government of Canada investment of $63,000 to create jobs, growth and strengthen Sault Ste Marie’s economy. Provided through FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development Program, this funding will support two separate youth intern initiatives designed to create employment and entrepreneurship … Read more
Liberal MP Marc Serré (Nickel Belt, Ont.) announced a Government of Canada investment of nearly $675,000 to create jobs and maximize economic opportunities in Northeastern Ontario’s Francophone communities. The full release is available online. Call 705-690-0957.
In recognition of National Tourism Week, which runs from May 23 to 30, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedNor) Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.) announced a Government of Canada investment of $473,000 to enhance tourism in Northcentral Ontario. The full release is available online. Call 705-690-0957.
Liberal MPs Paul Lefebvre (Sudbury, Ont.) and Marc G. Serré (Nickel Belt, Ont.) announced a FedNor investment of $631,920 to help the City of Greater Sudbury establish a business incubator to enable high-growth and innovative firms to start-up, scale-up and create high-quality jobs. The full release is available online. Call 705-690-0957.
Liberal MPs Paul Lefebvre (Sudbury, Ont.) and Marc G. Serré (Nickel Belt, ont.) announced a Government of Canada investment of $480,746 to enable the City of Greater Sudbury to implement the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) in the Sudbury and Nickel Belt regions. Provided through FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development Program, the funding will enable the … Read more
Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) highlighted the positive impact Budget 2021 will have on Northern Ontario’s economy. Specifically, the Minister referred to measures outlined in the Budget such as making FedNor a standalone agency, as well as a commitment of more than $2.4 billion nationally for programs to be delivered … Read more
