100 Million Dollar Development Program For Southern Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper's Economic Action Plan, officially released in January of this year, is the result of consultations and discussions with interest groups, business leaders, provincial and municipal governments and the Canadian public. The global recession has affected each province differently and, similarly, different communities have specific needs. As a result of the specific economic challenges faced by communities and businesses in Southern Ontario, a new federal agency was created to address those issues.


On August 13, Mr. Harper launched the new Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). As economic recovery begins in Canada and in nations around the world, FedDev Ontario will help workers, businesses and communities in Southern Ontario take advantage of various economic opportunities.

The new agency will use several new or existing programs to expedite the flow of funds to Southern Ontario. For example, $100 million will be available via the Southern Ontario Development Program to promote economic development and job creation. An additional $350 million from the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF) will provide short term economic stimulus to communities affected directly by the recession. The CAF will also provide $30 million to the Community Future Development Corporation which provides important services to businesses and entrepreneurs in Southern Ontario. The Business Development Bank of Canada will invest $50 million in Southern Ontario. And, finally, more than $67 million in grants will be available from the National Research Council (NRC) for technical innovation leading to wealth creation. And, the Industrial Research Assistance Program of the NRC will receive an additional $27.5 million to foster innovation among small and medium-sized businesses in Southern Ontario.

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