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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Federal Government: $20 Million to Develop Eastern Ontario


The Canadian government's Economic Action Plan was designed and legislated earlier this year to provide economic stimulus and fiscal assistance to segments of the country in need as a result of the recent global recession. One such area that has received special government attention is the rural region of eastern Ontario.


Over the next two years, $20 million of stimulus funds will be provided by the Federal government for the Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP). EODP will be administered by a new government agency, the Southern Ontario Development Agency, currently being established. EODP is designed to contribute to the successful development of business and job opportunities by supporting community-based initiatives in rural communities. These funded opportunities will hopefully attract and retain youth in the communities, support skills development, make capital available to new and existing businesses, and support technological enhancements in these communities located far from the major urban centres of the province.


The rural area of Eastern Ontario extends east from Durham Region and Algonquin Park and is bounded by the border of Quebec. Not included in this program are the cities of Kingston and Ottawa.


In order to make these funds available to a broad range of residents, EODP eligibility is open to non-profit organizations (including municipalities), Aboriginal organizations, community development associations and organizations, local entrepreneurs, and small to medium sized businesses within the administered region.


Organizations requiring detailed information on eligibility and applications should contact a local Industry Canada officer. Officer information can be obtained from the Industry Canada web site. 

Monday, October 5, 2009

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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